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Expedia Group reveals 2026 travel trends in new ‘Unpack’ report
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group has unveiled Unpack ’26: The Trends in Travel, its latest annual report highlighting the key shifts shaping global tourism next year. Drawing on insights from more than 24,000 global travellers, the report identifies seven core trends from salvaged hotels and farm stays to book club retreats and AI-powered destination stewardship all reflecting […]
Mexico City partners with Airbnb to entice digital nomads
Reading Time: 2 minutesMexico: The local government in Mexico City has outlined its plans to entice more remote workers [digital nomads] to the city after signing a partnership with Airbnb and UNESCO.
WTTC publishes report on short-term rental best practices
Reading Time: 3 minutesWorldwide: The World Travel & Tourism Council [WTTC] has published a report outlining recommendations and best practices for jurisdictions to manage short-term rentals.
Airbnb to contribute to $2.5bn investment in tourism in Mexico
Reading Time: 2 minutesMexico: Airbnb is joining other global tourism brands, including Marriott and Hilton, in contributing to a $2.5 billion investment by The World Travel and Tourism Council [WTTC] in Mexico’s tourism industry. The announcement was made by organisation president Christopher J. Nasseta at the twentieth WTTC summit, the first hybrid event since the onset of the […]
WTTC: Tourism drop could remove £22bn from UK economy
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The World Travel and Tourism Council [ WTTC ] have suggested that the drop in international tourism caused by Covid-19 could cause a £22 billion loss of spending in the UK economy. The group have noted that uncertainty around travel restrictions in the UK and abroad have led to a decline in travel internationally. […]
World Travel and Tourism Council unveils rental protocols
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: The World Travel and Tourism Council [WTTC] has unveiled a new set of safe travelling protocols, covering attractions, car hires, and short-term rentals. This third phase of measures is part of the council’s ‘Safe Travels’ initiative, hoping to reduce risk and bolster consumer confidence. The WTTC, which represents the travel industry private sector, held […]