Industry Insights

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has predicted an all-time best US$11.1 trillion contribution to the global economy from travel and tourism in 2024.

Examining Google search data from across the last 12 months, insurance comparison firm InsureMy has uncovered the UK cities and towns that are searching for cruise holidays the most.

Findings from PATA UK & Ireland members and the associations recent survey were uncovered in the latest issue of Travel Bulletin, straight from the associations chairman, Chris Crampton.

cruise.co.uks annual survey revealed that over half of respondents were certain or very likely to cruise from the UK again this year. 

As 20 vessels are set to sail onto the cruising landscape in 2024, Andy Harmer revealed that "four million additional passengers [are] required to meet capacity," suggesting the solution to this surplus capacity is to capitalise on the yet-to-cruise market. 

Right on time for Sunshine Saturday, the return of the Destinations to Watch report features 10 destinations that ABTA predicts as ones to watch for 2024 and beyond. 

With bookings up 5% and revenue up 37% against the same post-Christmas period last year, the numbers very much back up Julia Lo Bue-Saids emphasis that "holidays remain a priority for many."