Will we go, or won’t we? That’s the question travel brands from airlines to hotels keep asking as COVID variants wreak havoc with booking behavior. But blue skies are starting to show. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Tough economic times have made paying for goods in several installments very popular, boosting the buy now, pay later (BNPL) trend around the globe. When it comes to the travel industry, the service has rapidly caught on with consumers who are looking for travel-centric flexible...
The friendly skies saw fewer American flyers in 2021 than in any year between 2003 and 2015, according to a Gallup report Thursday (Jan. 6) that points to less travel by employed adults last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
As the rise of the omicron variant brings the pandemic back to the top of mind for consumers, if it wasn’t there already, providers of travel and entertainment services may want to remember that hassle-free cancellation and clear refund policies went a long way toward...
The new omicron COVID-19 variant has not stopped Americans from vacationing, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Dec. 29), although they’re looking for more flexibility and have been being more careful. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Hospitality service providers’ cancellation and refund policies significantly impact consumers’ interest in using their services again. In fact, 76% of consumers “agree” or “strongly agree” they are unlikely to return to a hotel, attraction or venue that denied their request for a refund, while 74%...
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With 44% of the U.S. adult population saying they’ll be making use of airplanes, hotels and attractions in the coming year, and after the thrashing the tourism sector took from the pandemic, travel brands are betting on great experiences to trigger a total travel rebound....
Mondee, which works on connecting travel agents with airlines, is on track to close a deal with a SPAC to go public at a value of around $1 billion, The Wall Street Journal writes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
