The last few years haven’t been easy on the travel industry. Due to the ever-evolving travel restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many people have delayed or entirely canceled scheduled trips. However, nearly two years after the pandemic began, there is once again reason to be optimistic about the future of travel.

With summer now in full swing, travel is on the agenda for consumers across the globe. In fact, research from YouGov indicates that 77% of global consumers are planning to travel in the next 12 months. While this is welcome news for the travel and hospitality industries after the losses suffered during the pandemic, the reality is that some consumers are much more eager to venture out—and apt to spend—than others.

With April upon us, consumers across the country are getting the itch to travel again. Whether it be an extended road trip or a long weekend, vaccinations and warmer temperatures are providing the optimism to push people to plan vacations. What types of trips are consumers interested in taking, and what do they desire from travel brands? Learn more in this infographic!

With the complications of the pandemic, it has been a tough year for the travel industry. In spite of the challenges, though, many Americans altered their plans to account for safety and enjoy some time away – and that trend is likely to continue in 2021. For those in the hotel industry, it becomes all the more imperative to understand where consumers’ heads are at in order to make operational adjustments and assuage any concerns they might have. In this infographic, we take a look at what hotel visitors have to say about their plans for travel in the coming year.

Though the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted the hospitality industry in 2020, consumers are still itching to jet off for a vacation. In fact, according to a recent survey by Nielsen CGA, 77% of U.S. respondents say they will stay at or visit a hotel for a vacation in the coming year. While that is certainly welcome news for hotels, it remains true that the pandemic will have a lasting impact on the ways in which guests choose their destinations and spend time during their stays.

According to analysis from Tourism Economics, the U.S. travel economy has suffered over $341 billion in cumulative losses since early March. However, the negative outlook that pervaded in previous months has given way to slight optimism. Travel spending in the week ending 8/15 tallied a total of $12.9 billion, representing a 5% increase from the previous week and the fifth-consecutive week of expansion. Though these numbers are still well shy of last year's levels, it provides some hope for the many Americans looking to get out of town for their next vacation. Below, we take a look at their feelings on flying, the popularity of destinations, and top concerns that persist.

As we reach mid-July, summer is in full swing across the United States. However, despite the warm weather, the pandemic continues to complicate the slow return to normalcy. Travel, in particular, has been inordinately impacted by the current landscape, and it’s clear that the industry will continue to face these challenges for the foreseeable future.

As states across the country continue to loosen restrictions stemming from the pandemic, consumers are grappling with how they feel about returning to restaurants – especially when it comes to indoor dining. According to a study from Datassential, 42% of Americans feel truly comfortable and safe dining in at a restaurant. While that accounts for a significant portion of the population, there’s still plenty of ground to make up relative to options like curbside pickup (80%), drive-thru (80%), and delivery (75%).

We all know that today's consumers are investing in experiences over material things, and the travel industry has been a direct beneficiary of this trend. In fact, a study of Millennial consumers found that behind only saving for an emergency and housing, banking money for a vacation is a top priority. Just as the desire to invest in bucket-list experiences grows, the way consumers evaluate and select destinations continues to evolve. As we enter the next decade, consumers are becoming increasingly conscious about the impact of travel on the environment and are endeavoring to forge deeper connections with the people and places they visit. Here, we explore the emerging travel trends of 2020.

According to Global Wellness Summit, more than 1.3 billion people travel internationally on an annual basis. That’s both a significant portion of the world’s population and a massive increase from 500 million travelers back in 1995. While this change is positive news in that global wealth continues to rise, there’s just one problem: everyone wants to go to Paris.