Trends

The cases for, and, against a complete recovery are conceptual and not data driven because abstractions from historical data following previous shocks to travel demand are inappropriate since behaviors were unaffected then by significant technological advancements in telecommunications that altered business travel options.

New data from UKHospitality and CGA shows sales in pubs, restaurants and bars down 60% on Christmas Day, 31% on Boxing Day and 27% on New Year’s Eve, compared to 2019

While ADR also dropped from an all-time high the previous week, the metric came in at roughly 95% of the 2019 comparable.

Omicron Restrictions Likely to Affect Period Ahead

While most of the discussions on group demand at hotels is still related to COVID-19, hoteliers worry that crime and safety concerns could be the next issue that hampers citywide events.

Travel bookings and inquiries are surging, say travel insiders, in an upward trajectory that, if realized, may both benefit and challenge travelers in the coming year.

Travel Program Communication During COVID-19 and Beyond: What Business Travelers Want to Know and How They Want to Hear It

Up to one in eight UK jobs expected to remain unfilled due to labour shortages – Restrictions hinder the recovery and add to the current crisis

The market is projected to achieve an ADR of $445 and a RevPAR of $396 for Friday, February 11 through Sunday, February 13.

A new travel trends research paper released by Tripadvisor in partnership with Ipsos MORI, reveals how consumers are planning to travel in 2022 and beyond, and how their attitudes and behaviors in relation to travel have changed as compared to pre-pandemic.