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2018 marks a decade since the launch of the Adventure Tourism Development Index (ATDI), a global ranking of countries for adventure tourism competitiveness produced periodically by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and The George Washington University. The 2018 ATDI
Research conducted by Booking.com reveals that awareness of eco-friendly accommodation options is growing, with global travelers seeking to book more of these greener stays than ever, while showing a willingness to absorb extra costs to ensure they are traveling more
Overtourism, integrating refugees and the financial viability of social tourism projects: these are just some of the key topics that this year’s ITB Berlin will examine under the ‘sustainability’ heading. From 7 to 9 March 2018, on the days open
According to a market report by UNWTO – UN World Tourism Organization, food tourism is a growing trend around the world. Gastronomy has become an essential part of any tourism experience and is a valuable mechanism to benefit rural communities,
GfK Research 2017: Almost twice as many people prefer relaxing vacations to active ones In a 17-country online survey conducted by GfK, well over half (59 percent) of people say they prefer a vacation “where I relax and take it
International tourist arrivals worldwide grew by 6% in January-April of 2017 compared to the same period last year, with business confidence reaching its highest levels in a decade. Sustained growth in most major destinations and a steady rebound in others
The 2016 edition of the market study Flash Eurobarometer – Preferences of Europeans towards Tourism, published periodically by the European Commission, highlights preferences of travelers from EU countries and provides some interesting insights concerning their motivations with regard to sustainability,
According to a GfK study on regional purchasing power for holiday travel, Germans spend almost five percent of their purchasing power on holiday travel. At €1,020 per person, Germans’ expenditures on holiday travel exceed even what they spend on automobile
In an ever-evolving marketplace, 2017 is yet another exciting year presenting many new developments. Some of the major trends, in general and in tourism, include sustainability, virtual reality, the growth of the sharing economy, increased personalization and focus on the
Consumers say companies should focus on providing good jobs, good quality products and being environmental The top three most important responsibilities for companies today, in the eyes of consumers, are providing good jobs for people, producing good quality products or