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The American Consumer Is Changing
During the pandemic, consumers focused on goods rather than services. They would replace services with goods they could buy. For example, while gyms were closed or simply considered risky, many consumers purchased workout equipment to keep in their homes. In the spring of 2021, goods accounted for 42% of household spending compared to 35% prior…
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It’s All About The Travel Companion
The mindset of the American traveler has changed a lot the past two years. As the world continues to open back up, pent-up travel demand is skyrocketing the industry back towards pre-pandemic levels. As American travelers begin to make their plans, a new trend is emerging. According to a study conducted by the University of…
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Google Maps Update Brings Real World View to Your Phone
Google Maps has made key updates that will go into effect later this year. Users will soon be able to have an immersive view of locations from their smartphone. The immersive view is an in-depth navigation that allows users to see through locations before they are there. Google has collected street view and aerial images…
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Pre-Departure Testing is Impacting International Travel
The U.S. Travel Association shares that pre-departure testing is limiting the amount of international visitors to the United States this summer. A survey conducted of vaccinated international travelers revealed that over half of the travelers are concerned of potentially having to cancel a trip due to U.S. pre-departure testing requirements. International arrivals to the U.S.…
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American Airlines Announces New Microsoft Partnership
American Airlines has partnered with Microsoft Azure, a cloud platform to help create a superior experience for employees and customers. The platform will speed up digital modifications to meet customer demands and business processes for a smooth experience. The partnership was first introduced at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport using machine and data analytics to…
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Memorial Day Travel Expected to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels
The Memorial Day forecast by AAA reports over 39 million people are expected to travel 50 or more miles over the holiday weekend, 3 million more than last year and only 3.6 million below 2019. Despite higher gas prices, car travel will remain the most popular travel option and is at 93% of 2019’s volume.…
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International Travel Making Notable Comeback
Despite the war being waged in Eastern Europe, along with COVID-19 variant concerns, many travelers are returning to international trip-taking right now. According to the Spring 2022 edition of Global Rescue’s ‘Traveler Safety and Sentiment Survey,’ avid travelers are done waiting for their next overseas getaway, having reached their limit after two years of lock…
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Travel Industry Expected to Fully Recover by 2025
According to research conducted by Global Data, the global travel industry is expected to make a full recovery by 2025. This research shows that international departures will reach 68% of their pre-pandemic levels globally this year, 82% in 2023 and 97% in 2024. By 2025, international departures will reach 101% of their pre-pandemic levels, with…
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Increased Airline Traffic Leads to Expedited Recovery Expectations
Due to increased airline passenger traffic, the airline industry is now expected to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2023, a year earlier than previously forecasted. This pick up in traffic is despite price increases caused by high oil prices and staffing shortages, as governments worldwide are continuing to loosen or drop restrictions altogether. Learn more…
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Solo Group Travel Is Taking Off
Solo travel was heating up a few years ago but was highly discouraged during the pandemic for a variety of reasons. Today, solo travel is rebounding, with these travel bookings reaching 60% of their pre-pandemic levels. However, many solo travelers are joining group tours. This is especially true among female travelers, as females make up…
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