By the end of 2015, Germany is expected to have the largest number of social media users in western Europe, overtaking the UK in the process, according ... Read more
Key Findings Steady performance for online travel intermediaries: Global online travel intermediaries sales recorded a strong 8% CAGR over the 2008-2013 period, driven by the rapid ... Read more
When China and social media appear in the same sentence, the first thing a Westerner often thinks is that they are banned. This is all down to ... Read more
Key Findings Strong recovery in demand from international markets: After a sharp drop in arrivals in 2011, inbound tourism recovered surprisingly quickly and Tokyo has since ... Read more
What is the sharing economy? The term “sharing economy” was first seen in the mid 2000s, and is also referred to as collaborative consumption, or the ... Read more
Throughout Denmark, at 50 popular tourist spots, you will find a sign this summer encouraging visitors to take a photo. Like the photo above. Each sign carries ... Read more
Key Findings Airline loyalty programmes in transformation: To better cater to their highest paying passengers, airlines have made moves to reward these lucrative travellers better, including ... Read more
Key Findings Internet penetration continues to grow: Internet users are recording steady growth worldwide and reached 2.7 billion globally in 2013. Their rise is expected to ... Read more
Key Findings Keeping the momentum: After reaching its goal of attracting over 50 million tourists in 2012, New York City expects to boost arrivals to 55 ... Read more
INTRODUCTION Key Findings Sydney for fun Home of world-famous landmarks, attractions, natural parks and experiences to suit all tastes and budgets, Sydney is a major leisure destination. ... Read more
Key Facts SWOT: Beijing STRENGTHS Wealth of resources… As China’s capital for more than 600 years, Beijing has a wealth of historical and cultural attractions. Ancient palaces ... Read more
In 2009, in the run-up to the World Cup, Cape Town Tourism rolled out its first digital tourism marketing strategy. Five years later, the city is now ... Read more
Key Facts SWOT: Sao Paulo STRENGTHS Global destination: São Paulo is the largest business centre in Latin America and features numerous culture, fashion and entertainment attractions year ... Read more
INTRODUCTION Key Findings Arrivals Up Arrivals to Moscow are showing good growth with over five million visitors in 2012, illustrating the complete recovery from the recession in ... Read more
The connected Silk Road It would be easy to think that the Silk Road – the traditional trade route linking Europe and Asia that brings to mind ... Read more
AIR SEGMENT BACKGROUND LCCs still increasing share LCCs continue to take share from the schedule operators globally, and have been particularly favoured by cost conscious travellers in ... Read more
General overview of Social Media, internet and communications in Turkey There is a huge appetite for digital media in Turkey, despite home internet access being among the ... Read more
