The first cross-border IATA Travel Pass pilot is scheduled for later this year and the launch slated for quarter one 2021
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Airbnb’s Q3 earnings demonstrates a positive reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic
According to GlobalData’s Week 9 COVID-19 recovery survey (fieldwork was undertaken 7-11 October), 41% of global respondents stated that they would consider booking a domestic trip this year, compared to just 30% stating that they would consider booking an international trip
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Shifting traveler demands could provide an opportunity for airlines
Increased health and safety procedures will be at the forefront of customer expectations and it has been suggested that a new ‘Gen-C’ tourist will emerge from the pandemic. This tourist will not be defined by traditional demographics, but a need for reassurances around health and safety. Airlines that can tap into this market will be most likely to experience a stronger recovery than their competitors.
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GlobalData unveils insights on top travel and tourism influencers on Twitter during Q3 2020
Among trends, ‘hotel’ emerged as the most mentioned trend by travel and tourism influencers, followed by ‘destinations’ and ‘family-travel’ on Twitter
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Asia-Pacific deal volume in October above Q1 and Q2 monthly average but below Q3, finds GlobalData
An analysis of GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database reveals that a total of 1,888 deals were announced in APAC during October 2020, a decline of 13.2% over the 2,176 deals announced during the previous month.
However, deal volume during the month remained above the first quarter (Q1) and second quarter (Q2) monthly average levels but lower than the third quarter (Q3) monthly average levels.
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UNWTO joins IMO to highlight importance of cruise tourism
The two UN agencies also recognised the efforts made by the industry, countries and international organizations to protect the safety, health and well-being of passengers and crew, as well as the health of the population of destination port States of cruise ships
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U.S. set to lose 9.2 million jobs in 2020 due to COVID-19 and travel restrictions, says WTTC
According to the latest data, 7.2 million jobs in the U.S. have been impacted. If there is no immediate alleviation of restrictions on international travel, as many as 9.2 million jobs – more than half of all jobs supported by the sector in the U.S. in 2019 – would be lost.
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Booking.com reveals 9 predictions for the future of travel
From making travel plans to a familiar destination to being more price conscious – here is a look at what will be the future of travel in 2021, and beyond
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flydubai to commence operations between Dubai and Tel Aviv route from 26 November 2020
This announcement follows the air transport agreement that was recently signed by both countries as well as the start of passenger and cargo operations by other national carriers
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Thomas Cook India & SOTC announce India’s first physical holiday roadshows
The series of customer-centric roadshows, in association with Accor and Marriott hotels, will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2020 from 11 am to 5 pm across key source markets – Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Pune, Kochi, Jaipur and Baroda