Moroccan government signs understanding with Embraer

The Moroccan Government signed off on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Embraer to launch potential joint projects in the Moroccan aerospace industry, across areas in commercial aviation, defence, and urban air mobility.  The MOU likewise acknowledges the mutual desire to strengthen and expand cooperation and investment between the Federal Republic of Brazil and the […]

OAG reports Kuala Lumpur has Asia’s most connected airport

Travel-centric data platform OAG released its Megahubs 2024 report, showing Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as the region’s most connected airport. The Megahubs report is the definitive ranking of the 50 most globally-connected airports in the world, three of which are located within the Asia-Pacific. Aside from KLIA, other Asian hubs that made it into […]

Collinsons report shows Asians willing to spend for travel

Travel engagement solutions firm Collinson International just released its 2024 Travel Benefits and Customer Engagement Report.  This report covers travel habits in the Asia Pacific, offering a comprehensive analysis of behaviours, perceptions, and preferences of travellers in the region. Featured information includes how much individual travellers are willing to spend for trips and experiences on […]

Global travel industry reaches USD 1.5 trillion in 2023: Phocuswright

Representative Image The global travel industry is experiencing a powerful resurgence, with Phocuswright’s latest Global Travel Market Report 2024 revealing a 24% surge in 2023, reaching an impressive $1.5 trillion in gross bookings.  While established powerhouses like North America, APAC, and Western Europe continue to lead, the report uncovers a dynamic landscape marked by shifting rankings […]

Leisure demand continues to surge, reports Cheval

Leisure demand is growing, according to the results of Cheval Collection’s latest travel survey, with close to three quarters of those asked planning to take at least three trips over the next year. The study also found that more than 75% of guests preferred to book direct, with a significant number also drawn to loyalty programmes. The […]

New research has revealed how business stay trends have changed in recent years

Representative Image Booking.com for Business have studied how corporate travellers’ behaviour has changed regarding stays by diving deep into length of stay, property type and facilities data. They looked at data from customers who indicated travelling for business purposes in the first half of 2019 and compared them with data for the same period in 2023. […]

Top countries UK workers would like to ‘work from anywhere’

Representative Image This year’s British summer hasn’t turned out to be as warm as hoped, in fact, 59% of UK workers reveal that the lacklustre weather has made them consider working abroad – according to new research from TravelPerk, the global business travel management platform.  When asked where they’d like to escape, the number one […]

Tourism seen as key to Southeast Asia’s economic recovery

The post Tourism seen as key to Southeast Asia’s economic recovery appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Global research firm McKinsey’s economic report for the first quarter of this year showed how tourism is becoming a key factor for economic recovery in Southeast Asia. However, while some countries are experiencing robust […]

Ticketed Events become a popular incentive for Americans to travel this summer

The post Ticketed Events become a popular incentive for Americans to travel this summer appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Representative Image   Passport stamps are a likely complement to this year’s hottest tickets for Americans as they pack their bags to attend concerts, sports and live entertainment events around the […]

Inefficient payment systems decrease Singapore travel execs’ profits

The post Inefficient payment systems decrease Singapore travel execs’ profits appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. A new report from Airwallex and travel research firm Skrift Research shows that up to 84 percent of travel executives in Singapore noted a significant decrease in profits due to their current payment systems. According […]