Travel trade news

Here are some recent travel trade news articles:

Industry News

  1. WTTC: Travel and Tourism Sector to Reach $11.2 Trillion by 2025 (Travel Weekly) - The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released its latest forecast, predicting that the global travel and tourism sector will reach $11.2 trillion by 2025, driven by growth in Asia and the Middle East.
  2. IATA: Air Travel Demand to Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels by 2024 (Air Transport World) - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has forecast that air travel demand will reach pre-pandemic levels by 2024, driven by a recovery in business travel and increased demand for leisure travel.
  3. UNWTO: International Tourism to Reach 1.8 Billion by 2030 (UNWTO) - The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released its latest forecast, predicting that international tourism will reach 1.8 billion by 2030, driven by growth in Asia and the Middle East.

Destination News

  1. Dubai to Host Expo 2025 (The National) - Dubai has been selected to host Expo 2025, a major international exhibition that is expected to attract millions of visitors to the city.
  2. New Zealand to Launch Vaccination Requirements for International Travelers (Travel Weekly) - New Zealand has announced that it will introduce vaccination requirements for international travelers from December 1, in an effort to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
  3. Cuba to Reopen to International Tourism (Travel Agent Central) - Cuba has announced that it will reopen to international tourism from November 15, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Product News

  1. Airbnb to Launch Luxury Vacation Rentals (Forbes) - Airbnb has announced plans to launch a new luxury vacation rental platform, featuring high-end properties and personalized services.
  2. Expedia Group Acquires Majority Stake in Egencia (Travel Weekly) - Expedia Group has acquired a majority stake in Egencia, a corporate travel management company.
  3. Booking.com Launches New Hotel Booking Platform (Travel Agent Central) - Booking.com has launched a new hotel booking platform, featuring a range of new features and services for travelers and travel agents.

Technology News

  1. Amadeus Launches New Traveler ID Verification Solution (Travel Weekly) - Amadeus has launched a new traveler ID verification solution, designed to help airlines and travel agencies verify the identity of travelers.
  2. Sabre Launches New Artificial Intelligence-Powered Travel Platform (Air Transport World) - Sabre has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered travel platform, featuring personalized travel recommendations and booking capabilities.
  3. Google Launches New Travel Search Engine (Travel Agent Central) - Google has launched a new travel search engine, featuring a range of new features and services for travelers, including personalized recommendations and booking capabilities.

I hope you find these articles interesting and informative!