Cruises have made inroads to advance health and safety protocols and reduce touch center environments while still maintaining form and function.
Overtourism, has seen travelers overwhelm not just Hawaii but many of the US national parks and has frustrated residents in cities around Europe.
Marriott has dropped down to 5th spot from 2nd, losing more than half of its brand value to USD 2.4 billion.
Cost remains the primary consideration for most travelers while sustainability and carbon footprint pales at 4%.
OTAs’ share of hotel online bookings has grown to over 40% in the USA, 70% in China and 60% in Europe.
54% of boomers are planning trips in 2021 and are eager to travel.
Over half of Europeans feel much more optimistic about planning trips in the coming months thanks to vaccination rollouts.
Virus tests would be required before departing and after arriving in Macau. A “circuit breaker” mechanism would also be implemented.