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Edition No: 381 - 18th November, 2022
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G20 declaration bats for seamless post-Covid travel to enable tourism recovery
The declaration noted that the global tourism industry was derailed by the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly due to the travel restriction. At the same time, it said, the pandemic has created a unique opportunity to accelerate the necessary change in the tourism industry in line with the 2030 Agenda and SDGs aimed at more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient sectors.
ET Travel World
The declaration noted that the global tourism industry was derailed by the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly due to the travel restriction. At the same time, it said, the pandemic has created a unique opportunity to accelerate the necessary change in the tourism industry in line with the 2030 Agenda and SDGs aimed at more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient sectors.
ET Travel World
Uttar Pradesh To Develop Ramayan, Mahabharata & Sufi Tourism Circuits Under New Tourism Policy
In Uttar Pradesh tourist places related to Lord Ram and Lord Krishna would be developed as Ramayan and Mahabharata circuits. The places associated with the Sufi saints would also become part of a special circuit. The Yogi Government has has also decided to provide financial assistance to the owners of old palaces and havelis for developing it as Heritage Hotels.
Travel Biz Monitor
In Uttar Pradesh tourist places related to Lord Ram and Lord Krishna would be developed as Ramayan and Mahabharata circuits. The places associated with the Sufi saints would also become part of a special circuit. The Yogi Government has has also decided to provide financial assistance to the owners of old palaces and havelis for developing it as Heritage Hotels.
Travel Biz Monitor
New UK-India visa scheme hailed by industry, student groups
Industry and student groups in Britain have welcomed the new UK-India Young Professionals Scheme launched by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, calling it a great step in ensuring the smooth movement of top talent between markets.
The New Indian Express
Industry and student groups in Britain have welcomed the new UK-India Young Professionals Scheme launched by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, calling it a great step in ensuring the smooth movement of top talent between markets.
The New Indian Express
India fast emerging as medical tourism hub; 10 lakh medical visas issued in 3 years
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said India has become one of the world’s most cost-effective healthcare destination, with the latest technology tools deployed, across care delivery. Addressing the Healthcare Leaders Summit-2022 of the Economic Times, Dr Jitendra Singh said, more than 10 lakh medical visas were issued to foreigners between 2019 and 2022 and the country is fast emerging as the Medical Tourism Hub of the world.
Times Now News
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said India has become one of the world’s most cost-effective healthcare destination, with the latest technology tools deployed, across care delivery. Addressing the Healthcare Leaders Summit-2022 of the Economic Times, Dr Jitendra Singh said, more than 10 lakh medical visas were issued to foreigners between 2019 and 2022 and the country is fast emerging as the Medical Tourism Hub of the world.
Times Now News
Bihar: Gadkari inaugurates two highways that reduces Delhi-Patna travel time by 10 hours
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated a highway that is slated to reduce travel time between Delhi to Bihar by at least 10-15 hours. The 92-km-long 4-lane highway connects south Bihar with the national capital Delhi via Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh.
Live Mint
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated a highway that is slated to reduce travel time between Delhi to Bihar by at least 10-15 hours. The 92-km-long 4-lane highway connects south Bihar with the national capital Delhi via Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh.
Live Mint
How travel tech startups are quickly grabbing on to the USD 125 billion market opportunity
The travel and tourism sector is gradually making up lost ground after suffering a severe blow from the coronavirus pandemic. India’s travel industry is anticipated to grow from an estimated USD 75 billion in FY20 to USD 125 billion by FY27. In India, there were 31.8 million jobs in the tourism sector in 2020; this number is projected to rise to 53 million by 2029, and by 2028, there are projected to be 30.5 billion international visitors.
ET Travel World
The travel and tourism sector is gradually making up lost ground after suffering a severe blow from the coronavirus pandemic. India’s travel industry is anticipated to grow from an estimated USD 75 billion in FY20 to USD 125 billion by FY27. In India, there were 31.8 million jobs in the tourism sector in 2020; this number is projected to rise to 53 million by 2029, and by 2028, there are projected to be 30.5 billion international visitors.
ET Travel World
AbhiBus launches Abhi Assured programme to provide refund on bus cancellations & delays
AbhiBus, an ixigo group app and a leading online bus-ticketing platform, launched Abhi Assured, a feature to provide refund on bus delays, service cancellations, bad seat quality, bus model mismatch among a bunch of quality assurance points at a nominal price of INR 9 per passenger onwards.
ET Travel World
AbhiBus, an ixigo group app and a leading online bus-ticketing platform, launched Abhi Assured, a feature to provide refund on bus delays, service cancellations, bad seat quality, bus model mismatch among a bunch of quality assurance points at a nominal price of INR 9 per passenger onwards.
ET Travel World
EU pushes to add Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania to passport-free travel zone
The European Commission called on Wednesday for Romanian, Bulgarian and Croatian citizens to be able to travel freely without passports across Europe, which would expand the so-called Schengen area with no border checks to 29 countries. The EU executive asked the European Council, the grouping of the European Union's 27 governments, to take the necessary decisions to admit the three countries to the passport-free zone that some 420 million Europeans already enjoy.
Reuters
The European Commission called on Wednesday for Romanian, Bulgarian and Croatian citizens to be able to travel freely without passports across Europe, which would expand the so-called Schengen area with no border checks to 29 countries. The EU executive asked the European Council, the grouping of the European Union's 27 governments, to take the necessary decisions to admit the three countries to the passport-free zone that some 420 million Europeans already enjoy.
Reuters
Man behind foothill tourism in Punjab selected for award
A man behind transforming a barren piece of land into a lush green patch and developing it into a tourist destination in Punjab, has been selected for SKOCH Order of Merit award. Sanjeev Tiwari, conservator of forest in Punjab, has been chosen for the SKOCH Order of Merit award for the development of Nature Awareness Camp (an ecotourism initiative) at Chamraud village in Dhar Kalan, Pathankot district.
Times of India
A man behind transforming a barren piece of land into a lush green patch and developing it into a tourist destination in Punjab, has been selected for SKOCH Order of Merit award. Sanjeev Tiwari, conservator of forest in Punjab, has been chosen for the SKOCH Order of Merit award for the development of Nature Awareness Camp (an ecotourism initiative) at Chamraud village in Dhar Kalan, Pathankot district.
Times of India
As human population hits 8 billion, these are the least populated countries for a solitary vacation
As the world human population clocked 8 billion today, there will likely be a paradigm shift in the manner people used to travel. People will be seeking more space and will start choosing sparsely-populated countries as their next travel destinations.
Times Travel
As the world human population clocked 8 billion today, there will likely be a paradigm shift in the manner people used to travel. People will be seeking more space and will start choosing sparsely-populated countries as their next travel destinations.
Times Travel
RateGain Travel's content AI platform integrates with Booking.com for better property management
Travel tech solutions provider RateGain Technologies on November 17 announced that its Content AI platform has established a new and improved integration with Booking.com. In an exchange filing, the company said that the integration allows accommodations for seamless content distribution and auto-tagging of images to improve categorization and discoverability for travelers on the RateGain platform.
Moneycontrol
Travel tech solutions provider RateGain Technologies on November 17 announced that its Content AI platform has established a new and improved integration with Booking.com. In an exchange filing, the company said that the integration allows accommodations for seamless content distribution and auto-tagging of images to improve categorization and discoverability for travelers on the RateGain platform.
Moneycontrol
Disney Cruise Line Acquires New Ship, Plans to Visit New Markets
Disney has acquired a new ship that has already been partially completed. This new ship will bring take the Disney Cruise Line vacation experience to new global destinations. The ship, known as the Global Dream, is located at Meyer Werft shipyard in Wismar, Germany. Disney will be working with Meyer Werft to add Disney magic. She will be renamed and certain features reimagined under the world-renowned expertise of Walt Disney Imagineers.
Travelpulse
Disney has acquired a new ship that has already been partially completed. This new ship will bring take the Disney Cruise Line vacation experience to new global destinations. The ship, known as the Global Dream, is located at Meyer Werft shipyard in Wismar, Germany. Disney will be working with Meyer Werft to add Disney magic. She will be renamed and certain features reimagined under the world-renowned expertise of Walt Disney Imagineers.
Travelpulse
Virgin Atlantic set to soar to paradise with new services to the Maldives and Turks & Caicos islands
Virgin Atlantic is delighted to announce that in 2023 it will begin flying to the idyllic islands of the Maldives as well as Turks & Caicos, offering Brits an opportunity to escape to their very own slice of utopia and explore the most beautiful beaches and finest snorkelling and scuba diving found anywhere in the world.
Breaking Travel News
Virgin Atlantic is delighted to announce that in 2023 it will begin flying to the idyllic islands of the Maldives as well as Turks & Caicos, offering Brits an opportunity to escape to their very own slice of utopia and explore the most beautiful beaches and finest snorkelling and scuba diving found anywhere in the world.
Breaking Travel News
Jumeirah gears up to attract Indians
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts prepares for strong growth from India with ongoing enhancements across the world. Alexander Lee, Chief Commercial Officer, Jumeirah Group, talks about their expansion plan, including opening of new hotels to attract Indian tourists globally.
Travtalk
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts prepares for strong growth from India with ongoing enhancements across the world. Alexander Lee, Chief Commercial Officer, Jumeirah Group, talks about their expansion plan, including opening of new hotels to attract Indian tourists globally.
Travtalk
Marriott International Set to Expand Portfolio
Marriott International, Inc., today announced plans to expand its select service portfolio in Greater China with the expected addition of 30 hotels in the segment by the end of 2023. The additions are fueled by the strong demand for Marriott’s select service accommodations in emerging destinations and complement an existing portfolio of more than 460 properties in the region.
Breaking Travel News
Marriott International, Inc., today announced plans to expand its select service portfolio in Greater China with the expected addition of 30 hotels in the segment by the end of 2023. The additions are fueled by the strong demand for Marriott’s select service accommodations in emerging destinations and complement an existing portfolio of more than 460 properties in the region.
Breaking Travel News
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of opened Crowne Plaza Vinh Yen City Centre in Vietnam
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies and Bao Quan Investment & Construction Joint Stock Company, have officially opened Crowne Plaza Vinh Yen City Centre, the first premium international hotel in Vinh Yen city, Vinh Phuc province.
Travel PR News
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies and Bao Quan Investment & Construction Joint Stock Company, have officially opened Crowne Plaza Vinh Yen City Centre, the first premium international hotel in Vinh Yen city, Vinh Phuc province.
Travel PR News
IHG Signs Vignette Collection Resort in Phuket, Thailand
IHG has signed an agreement with Dinso Resort to open a Vignette Collection hotel in Phuket, Thailand. Scheduled to open mid-2023, the Dinso Resort Phuket, Vignette Collection will be IHG’s fourth opened or pipeline Vignette Collection property in the Kingdom, following the launch of its 17th and newest brand last year.
Travel News Asia
IHG has signed an agreement with Dinso Resort to open a Vignette Collection hotel in Phuket, Thailand. Scheduled to open mid-2023, the Dinso Resort Phuket, Vignette Collection will be IHG’s fourth opened or pipeline Vignette Collection property in the Kingdom, following the launch of its 17th and newest brand last year.
Travel News Asia
Lemon Tree Hotels signs a new hotel in Tezpur, Assam
Lemon Tree Hotels has announced its latest signing – Lemon Tree Hotel, Tezpur, Assam. The property is expected to be operational by March 2025 and shall be managed by Carnation Hotels Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary and the management arm of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited.
BW Hotelier
Lemon Tree Hotels has announced its latest signing – Lemon Tree Hotel, Tezpur, Assam. The property is expected to be operational by March 2025 and shall be managed by Carnation Hotels Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary and the management arm of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited.
BW Hotelier
ITC Hotels launch Welcomhotel Jim Corbett
With dreamy landscapes and the charm of the wilderness, Jim Corbett makes for a perfect bleisure destination. Far away from the hustle bustle of city life, located on a hill-top, spread over 3.5 acres of woodland forests, Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Jim Corbett is about 45 minutes away from India's premier National Park, home to over 600 different varieties of flora and fauna.
IANS Live
With dreamy landscapes and the charm of the wilderness, Jim Corbett makes for a perfect bleisure destination. Far away from the hustle bustle of city life, located on a hill-top, spread over 3.5 acres of woodland forests, Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Jim Corbett is about 45 minutes away from India's premier National Park, home to over 600 different varieties of flora and fauna.
IANS Live
Sayaji group announces the appointment of Director of Operations in their soon-to-open hotel in Rewa
Enrise by Sayaji, Rewa has recently appointed Rabi Narayan Dalai as the Director of Operations of the property. With more than a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, Dalai is a multi-skilled professional with impeccable expertise in food & beverage operations, vendor relations, and profit & loss management.
Hospitality Biz India
Enrise by Sayaji, Rewa has recently appointed Rabi Narayan Dalai as the Director of Operations of the property. With more than a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, Dalai is a multi-skilled professional with impeccable expertise in food & beverage operations, vendor relations, and profit & loss management.
Hospitality Biz India
Wink Hotels Opens Wink Hotel Danang Centre in Vietnam
Wink Hotels, Vietnam's first homegrown lifestyle hotel brand, today announced the opening of Wink Hotel Danang Centre. Strategically located in the heart of Danang City's prime downtown entertainment district, Wink Hotels' second revolutionary masterpiece makes a bold design statement while taking an even bolder approach to local guest experiences on its doorstep.
Hospitality Net
Wink Hotels, Vietnam's first homegrown lifestyle hotel brand, today announced the opening of Wink Hotel Danang Centre. Strategically located in the heart of Danang City's prime downtown entertainment district, Wink Hotels' second revolutionary masterpiece makes a bold design statement while taking an even bolder approach to local guest experiences on its doorstep.
Hospitality Net
Spree Hospitality widens Maharashtra footprint, opens Spree Hotel in Waluj, Aurangabad
Spree Hospitality is known for its luxurious and elegant hotel chain to live and relax in; spaces that are comfortable and enjoyable in equal measure, now strengthened its footprint in Maharashtra with the launch of the new hotel in Waluj, Aurangabad.
Tourism Breaking News
Spree Hospitality is known for its luxurious and elegant hotel chain to live and relax in; spaces that are comfortable and enjoyable in equal measure, now strengthened its footprint in Maharashtra with the launch of the new hotel in Waluj, Aurangabad.
Tourism Breaking News
China’s hotel construction pipeline has record high project and room counts in early planning
In the recent China Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), LE analysts report that China's total hotel construction pipeline, at the close of Q3 2022, stands at 3,604 projects/684,288 rooms, up 1% by projects and unchanged by rooms year-over-year (YOY).
TravelDailyNews Asia
In the recent China Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), LE analysts report that China's total hotel construction pipeline, at the close of Q3 2022, stands at 3,604 projects/684,288 rooms, up 1% by projects and unchanged by rooms year-over-year (YOY).
TravelDailyNews Asia
United Airlines Expects To Carry 5.5 Million Passengers Over Thanksgiving Holiday
Airlines worldwide have been in a massive battle since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. Going from significant fleet groundings, flight cancelations, and layoffs to a rapid rebound in travel has proved difficult. As the holiday season approaches, airlines are preparing to reach pre-pandemic levels during extreme peak periods.
Simple Flying
Airlines worldwide have been in a massive battle since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. Going from significant fleet groundings, flight cancelations, and layoffs to a rapid rebound in travel has proved difficult. As the holiday season approaches, airlines are preparing to reach pre-pandemic levels during extreme peak periods.
Simple Flying
Stalled for months, airport project gets Punjab push
Despite the fact that construction of Halwara international airport had remained suspended for the past several months due to lack of funds, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday announced that the state government would soon complete the work of the civil air terminal at the airport.
Times of India
Despite the fact that construction of Halwara international airport had remained suspended for the past several months due to lack of funds, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday announced that the state government would soon complete the work of the civil air terminal at the airport.
Times of India
JetBlue Plans Flights to Paris Next Year as Travel Booms
JetBlue Airways Corp said on Wednesday it would expand its transatlantic coverage by offering flights to Paris next year, seeking to cash in on robust demand for overseas travel. The transatlantic is the world's most lucrative travel market and accounted for 11% to 17% of passenger revenues at the big three U.S. carriers, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, in pre-pandemic 2019.
Money US News.
JetBlue Airways Corp said on Wednesday it would expand its transatlantic coverage by offering flights to Paris next year, seeking to cash in on robust demand for overseas travel. The transatlantic is the world's most lucrative travel market and accounted for 11% to 17% of passenger revenues at the big three U.S. carriers, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, in pre-pandemic 2019.
Money US News.
Cornwall Airport Newquay gets East Midlands link
Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) is set to welcome a new daily route with Eastern Airways flights from East Midlands. The regional carrier will begin the route on 10 February 2023, adding over 1,000 two-way weekly seats. Eastern Airways also confirmed an expanded flying programme from Cornwall to London Gatwick and Humberside, following rising demand.
Travel Mole
Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) is set to welcome a new daily route with Eastern Airways flights from East Midlands. The regional carrier will begin the route on 10 February 2023, adding over 1,000 two-way weekly seats. Eastern Airways also confirmed an expanded flying programme from Cornwall to London Gatwick and Humberside, following rising demand.
Travel Mole
India to have six new airports in a span of 12 months: Rajiv Bansal
Rajiv Bansal, Secretary, Civil Aviation, said that by December, India will have inaugurated six new airports in a span of 12 months. “Two new airports – one in Itanagar and one in Goa will be inaugurated in coming weeks,” he said.
Tourism Breaking News
Rajiv Bansal, Secretary, Civil Aviation, said that by December, India will have inaugurated six new airports in a span of 12 months. “Two new airports – one in Itanagar and one in Goa will be inaugurated in coming weeks,” he said.
Tourism Breaking News
Over 4,000 rooms in hotels blocked for January in Indore to host guests and investors
Indore’s hotel industry is ready and eager to welcome at least 4000 guests and investors in NRI and investors’ summits scheduled in January 2023. Ahead of the summits, departments concerned in coordination with Indore’s hotel industry, has started chalking out a plan to offer better hospitality, including stay, traditional/local food, transportation and others, to the guests and investors.
ET Travel World
Indore’s hotel industry is ready and eager to welcome at least 4000 guests and investors in NRI and investors’ summits scheduled in January 2023. Ahead of the summits, departments concerned in coordination with Indore’s hotel industry, has started chalking out a plan to offer better hospitality, including stay, traditional/local food, transportation and others, to the guests and investors.
ET Travel World
Tourism circuits, IT parks, UP Cabinet green lights key policies ahead of Global Investors Summit
Ahead of the Global Investors Summit in February 2023, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Wednesday approved three new policies for tourism, information technology and solar energy sectors while announcing several incentives to draw investment and boost employment.
The Indian Express
Ahead of the Global Investors Summit in February 2023, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Wednesday approved three new policies for tourism, information technology and solar energy sectors while announcing several incentives to draw investment and boost employment.
The Indian Express
10th International Tourism Mart in Mizoram kick starts
Ministry of Tourism is organizing the 10th International Tourism Mart (ITM) for the North East Region from November 17 to 19 in Aizawl, Mizoram. The objective of International Tourism Mart 2022 is to highlight tourism potential of the Northeast region in domestic and international markets. Union Tourism Minister G. Kishan Reddy will address the inaugural session of International Tourism Mart today. Chief Minister of Mizoram Zoramthanga will also grace the event.
News On AIR
Ministry of Tourism is organizing the 10th International Tourism Mart (ITM) for the North East Region from November 17 to 19 in Aizawl, Mizoram. The objective of International Tourism Mart 2022 is to highlight tourism potential of the Northeast region in domestic and international markets. Union Tourism Minister G. Kishan Reddy will address the inaugural session of International Tourism Mart today. Chief Minister of Mizoram Zoramthanga will also grace the event.
News On AIR
Indian Travel Exhibition to be held in Bengaluru in January 2023
Indian Travel Exhibition (ITE), will be held at the Manpho Convention Centre in Bengaluru on January 21 and 22, 2023. The event will be managed by Show Buddy Entertainment Pvt Ltd. The Trade Connect is the Magazine Partner, while, Indian Journo and Travel Trade News are the Media Partners.
ANI News
Indian Travel Exhibition (ITE), will be held at the Manpho Convention Centre in Bengaluru on January 21 and 22, 2023. The event will be managed by Show Buddy Entertainment Pvt Ltd. The Trade Connect is the Magazine Partner, while, Indian Journo and Travel Trade News are the Media Partners.
ANI News
CHATT Lauds UP Cabinet Nod to Tourism Policy 2022
The go-ahead to the New Tourism Policy 2022 by Uttar Pradesh Cabinet is a very welcome decision, industry body CHATT said today. Special focus on developing religious tourism circuits will give a big boost to pilgrimages and encourage people from across the country and the world to travel to Uttar Pradesh,” said Anwar Shirpurwala, secretary general, Confederation of Hospitality, Technology and Tourism Industry (CHATT).
Tourism Quest
The go-ahead to the New Tourism Policy 2022 by Uttar Pradesh Cabinet is a very welcome decision, industry body CHATT said today. Special focus on developing religious tourism circuits will give a big boost to pilgrimages and encourage people from across the country and the world to travel to Uttar Pradesh,” said Anwar Shirpurwala, secretary general, Confederation of Hospitality, Technology and Tourism Industry (CHATT).
Tourism Quest
NYC Hotel Week Returns from January 3–February 12, 2023, Offering 23% Savings at More Than 140 Hotels
Presented by preferred payment partner Mastercard, NYC Hotel Week 2023 participating hotels include Hard Rock Hotel New York; Lotte New York Palace; The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel; The Hoxton, Williamsburg; The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue; New York Marriott Marquis; The William Vale; Radio Hotel; The Opera House Hotel, The Rockaway Hotel; Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island and more.
Tourism Quest
Presented by preferred payment partner Mastercard, NYC Hotel Week 2023 participating hotels include Hard Rock Hotel New York; Lotte New York Palace; The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel; The Hoxton, Williamsburg; The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue; New York Marriott Marquis; The William Vale; Radio Hotel; The Opera House Hotel, The Rockaway Hotel; Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island and more.
Tourism Quest
Exotic Caribbean Beaches For Your Next Beach Vacation
The Caribbean is a region known mostly for its charming Islands and exotic beaches which makes it perfect for an unmissable beach excursion. The exotic beaches of the Caribbean are its main tourist attraction offering extraordinary backdrops for your perfect-picture day. It’s a dream come true for the one who explores the Caribbean beaches, as there is magic hidden in them.
Times Travel
The Caribbean is a region known mostly for its charming Islands and exotic beaches which makes it perfect for an unmissable beach excursion. The exotic beaches of the Caribbean are its main tourist attraction offering extraordinary backdrops for your perfect-picture day. It’s a dream come true for the one who explores the Caribbean beaches, as there is magic hidden in them.
Times Travel
Big ticket travel is back for 2023
We’ve heard of revenge travel and tentative travel, but as we round off the year with the threat of yet another holiday season sidelined by Covid, what could possibly be in store for 2023? According to research conducted by booking aggregator Expedia, travellers are ditching low-risk intrastate holidays for the throng of the world’s busiest capital cities, including the ones in our own backyard.
The Australian
We’ve heard of revenge travel and tentative travel, but as we round off the year with the threat of yet another holiday season sidelined by Covid, what could possibly be in store for 2023? According to research conducted by booking aggregator Expedia, travellers are ditching low-risk intrastate holidays for the throng of the world’s busiest capital cities, including the ones in our own backyard.
The Australian
Why Traveling for the Holidays This Year Will Cost You More
Traveling is looking to be pretty pricey this holiday season. If you're the type of person to wait till the last minute to book your holiday travel, the best deals for airfare and hotels for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's are already long gone, according to travel experts per the Associated Press. Airfare and lodging prices typically rise around this time of year, but 2022 is predicted to be slightly different for travelers–for a few reasons.
Parade
Traveling is looking to be pretty pricey this holiday season. If you're the type of person to wait till the last minute to book your holiday travel, the best deals for airfare and hotels for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's are already long gone, according to travel experts per the Associated Press. Airfare and lodging prices typically rise around this time of year, but 2022 is predicted to be slightly different for travelers–for a few reasons.
Parade
