Themed travel brings new experience: 66% of urban Chinese would try themed travel as a hobby There is a new way of travelling in China: themed travel. And a desire for new experiences seems to be what’s driving interest. Latest research from the world’s ... Read More
‘Shut up and fly’! Half of Britain’s 25-34s would prefer not to engage in conversation with airline staff 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 ... Read More
China’s travel industry sees double digit growth for domestic and outbound segments 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 ... Read More
Pushing the boat out: Cruise sector set to grow faster than the wider overseas holiday market 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 ... Read More
Over a quarter of Brits plan to spend more on holidays - but Brexit fears create caution 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% ... Read More
Passport to love: Four in ten Brits agree group holidays are a good way to meet a partner 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% ... Read More
Customised tours are now a popular activity among China’s wealthy travellers 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 ... Read More
55% of UK holidaymakers have felt inspired to visit a place after seeing it on a TV programme or film 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 ... Read More
1 in 8 US travelers have booked a stay on a home-share website 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) ... Read More
Car hire hits bump in the road: Number of holidaymakers hiring cars falls by 6 percentage points in a year 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 ... Read More
Rise in number of high-flying Brits: Almost a quarter of Brits have flown premium economy in the past year 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 ... Read More
Flying gets impersonal: Half of Americans try to avoid airline personnel by using electronic and online methods 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 ... Read More
