Topic - Travel Trends

Moderate Slowdown in Global Airline Passenger Demand Growth
December, 5 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for October 2019 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 3.4% compared to the year-ago period. This was a modest slowdown from 3.9% growth recorded in September, owing to softer traffic performance in domestic markets. continue reading →

Business Travelers Sentiment Remains Strong with Most Frequent Travelers Wanting Even More Travel
November, 19 2019
Global business traveler sentiment concerning trip experiences improved modestly over last quarter, growing 0.4 points. Growth is highest among U.S. travelers which grew 5.7 points from last quarter. This suggests growing satisfaction with the overall travel experience. Most global travelers (68 percent) say they would travel more often if given the options. continue reading →