Industry Insights

Research from cruise.co.uk has spotlighted the regions in the UK that are crazy for cruise: with South Coasters pining for the seas and taking the top three spots.

The Pacific Asia Travel Association UK & Ireland has unveiled its 2024 PATA Patterns report, rounding up the trends that are set to shape the regions inbound travel in this year ahead.

The agencys research suggests luxe for less, boomerang breaks and wildcard wanderlust lead the charge in 2024, with top destinations predicted to be Australia, New Zealand and Thailand. 

Cruise.co.uks recent research makes happy reading for agents selling cruise: over a third of guests are keen to reunite with former fellow first mates, with 71% of those lining up at least two sailings with their newly-made pals. 

The travel titan and CEO of the Advantage Travel Partnership reminded agents that they cannot be complacent, despite the travel bubble showing no signs of bursting. 

ABTA is dubbing Gen Z Generation T after the associations Four Trends for 24 revealed that almost three-quarters of 18-24-year-olds plan to take a holiday in the next 12 months: the highest percentage of any age group. 

Andy Headington, CEO and co-founder of Adido, spoke to Travel Bulletin to dial down the hysteria of AI in travel and explain what it means for agents and operators.