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Tags: airlines, business, china, cruises, hotels, Internet-behavior, leisure, train, Trends

Each new year brings with it a new batch of forecasts and predictions on a variety of topics. From new technologies, to the hotel sector, to the latest hot destinations, here are some things to watch in the coming year. Leisure travel In 2006, leisure travel will continue to drive tourism growth. According to some [...]

Tags: airport, branding, distribution-network, Europe, leisure, pricing, promotion

This article aims to discuss some of the challenges and opportunities that are faced by airports when adopting a leisure-orientated marketing mix in order to attract leisure carriers (e.g. charter, low-cost or niche regional carriers) for tourism. The format of the article is structured in a way that considers each of the four elements of [...]

Tags: customer-experience, DMO, france, getaway, leisure, promotion, segmentation-strategies, Trends, urban

Within ten years, more than half of the world’s population will be living in cities. Tourism regions can get ready to capitalize on the business potential represented by stressed-out urbanites. Mutually beneficial relationships could develop between city-dwellers in need of a short-term getaway and the surrounding areas, rich in wide-open spaces and numerous opportunities for [...]

Tags: culture, customer-experience, Europe, france, leisure, urban

As has been said before, the quest for authenticity has become a general trend. Beyond the major natural attractions and must-see sites, travellers visiting foreign countries are interested in experiencing the local culture and soaking up the lifestyle. Rural tourism fits in nicely with this desire for immediacy, but the trend also represents an opportunity [...]

Tags: airlines, business, china, cruises, hotels, Internet-behavior, leisure, train, Trends

François Chevrier’s article concerning tourism trends in 2006 summarizes the broad expectations of many analysts in the North American market. As it is difficult to address the multitudinous industry developments in such a brief piece, I am pleased to suggest a few international trends to complement his list. Gen Y hybrid consumers will use price [...]

Tags: business, financing, hotels, Human resources, leisure, Management, Marketing, products-and-activities, restauration, security, technological-tools, Transportation

Tourism Trends > The cruise industry will experience explosive growth. > An older, better-educated population in Europe and North America will increasingly seek ecotourism and cultural travel products. > “Slow cities” and “slow food” trends will expand from Italy to much of Europe. > London, New York, Sydney and Dubai will be the leading tourism [...]

Tags: business, financing, hotels, Human resources, leisure, Management, Marketing, products-and-activities, restauration, security, technological-tools, Transportation

Tourism Trends The cruise industry will experience explosive growth. An older, better-educated population in Europe and North America will increasingly seek ecotourism and cultural travel products. “Slow cities” and “slow food” trends will expand from Italy to much of Europe > London, New York, Sydney and Dubai will be the leading tourism poles through the [...]

Tags: baby-boomers, demography, leisure, sociostyles, travel-behavior

When they were young, baby boomers sported peace signs. Today, they worry about the stock market and the chances of early retirement. Their travel curve will rise but will be difficult to profile. General characteristics Among industrialized countries, Canada experienced the biggest baby boom. Mass retirement of boomers from 2010 to 2020; their median age [...]