Traveler Behavior & Invisible Spend

Infographic | April 11, 2021

New research by climate campaign group Possible, which was published by the BBC, has found that a small number of frequent flyers dominated air travel before the pandemic with the vast majority only traveling domestically. In the United States for example, just 12 perent of people take 66 percent of all flights. That trend is also evident in other developed countries such as the United Kingdom where 15 percent of people take 70 percent of flights. Calls are growing from environmental groups for the implementation of a Frequent Flyer Levy which is a tax that increases the more a person flies each year.

Infographic | July 11, 2021

Billionaires Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos are set to fly into the final frontier on board their own spacecraft during the month of July. On July 11 at 14:30 GMT, Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, along with two pilots and three other passengers will lift off from Virgin Galactic’s operational base at Spaceport America in the New Mexico desert. His crew will reach a peak altitude of some 89km (55 miles) and experience a few minutes of weightlessness before making a gliding descent back to Earth.

Infographic | May 24, 2021

Lockdowns have persisted into 2021 as COVID-19 infection rates surge in some countries despite the vaccination rollout. Prospects for the summer season are mixed. While Europe works to overcome hurdles relating to vaccine side effects and supply shortages, innoculation programmes are still expected to accelerate over the summer, bringing down COVID-19 cases and raising hopes of easing restrictions.

Infographic | January 23, 2020

The travel industry is evolving rapidly, and it's crucial for travel firms to adopt new technologies to keep up. Below are some of the top technologies travel agencies should invest in 2020 to remain competitive in the marketplace.

Infographic | April 26, 2021

If you’re going to be traveling abroad soon, there’ll be plenty to think about – including what clothes you’re going to take and what exciting places you’re going to visit. However, one of the most important things you need to consider is your safety. While this might not be the most exciting aspect of your vacation, it could be the most crucial. And by making sure you’re clued-up on what to do before and while you’re on vacation, you’ll be given peace of mind that you and your family are safe. This infographic will help you get to grips with what safety issues you need to consider before and during your vacation. It covers everything from getting prepared before you go, to how to take care of your health and money while you’re abroad.

Infographic | January 22, 2020

Virtual reality (VR) vacations offer the opportunity to explore new places without leaving the comfort of home. Audiences can enjoy fully – immersive, interactive digital experiences in dazzling destinations with the aid of 360 VR head-mounted display.