Cutting the small-talk whilst travelling hit the headlines with Uber’s ‘Quiet Mode’ earlier this year. But it seems that cars are not the only place where passengers are looking for silence as according to latest research from Mintel, half (50%) of Britain’s 25-34s who have flown in the last year…
Latest research from the world’s leading market intelligence agency Mintel indicates that China’s travel market is poised for positive growth in the years ahead. Today, the Chinese travel market is dominated by the domestic segment; Mintel research reveals that when it comes to the number of travellers,…
As the $1 billion Celebrity Edge gets set to make its European maiden voyage next week, the latest research from Mintel reveals that over the next five years the number of cruise holidays is forecast to grow faster than the total number of overseas holidays. Between 2018 and 2023, the…
We may be living in uncertain times but one thing is for certain — Brits still love their holidays! According to the latest research from Mintel, 27% of holidaymakers expect to spend more on holidays over the next year, up from 22% who said the same in 2017. But, while…
If you are looking for love this Valentine’s Day, then it seems going on holiday could be just the ticket, as according to the latest Mintel research, 41% of Brits agree that group holidays are a good way to meet a potential partner. While Shirley Valentine brought holiday romance in…
With the Golden Week holiday just around the corner, it seems China’s wealthy travellers may be opting for customised tours, a niche but emerging trend in the luxury holiday market. Latest research from Mintel reveals that a third (31%) of urban Chinese consumers aged 20-49 who have…
The Royal Wedding, World Cup and sizzling sunshine have all helped spread a feel-good factor for Brits. And now it seems the summer of fun is set to continue as this season’s blockbuster movie, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, is likely to see a surge of bookings to Croatia…
Innovative new technology is changing the way Americans travel, with accommodations booking a key area of opportunity. New research from Mintel reveals that one in eight (12 percent) American travelers* have booked accommodations using a home-share website in the last year, rising to…
From Thelma and Louise to ‘The Trip’ with Coogan and Brydon in, road trips are loved by many as a good way to get off the beaten track in search of new adventures. But it seems that the rising cost of holidays is driving consumers away from car hire. Indeed,…
When travelling by plane it seems more Brits are preferring to do so in style as premium economy bookings are taking-off in popularity. New research from Mintel finds that almost a quarter Brits (23%) have flown premium economy in the past 12 months*, up from 19% who…
Electronic and online media, it seems, are the perfect means to ignore unwanted attention from airline staff. New research from Mintel reveals that half (48 percent) of Americans try to avoid airline personnel by using electronic and online…
The US car sharing market experienced unprecedented growth in recent years, increasing membership by 139 percent in the five years 2010-14. However, the market made a wrong turn, as new research from Mintel reveals that car sharing…
