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National Economic Activity Accelerates
According to the latest data from the Federal Reserve, national economic activity accelerated to a moderate pace from late February to early April, with outlooks more optimistic than previous reports due in part by an acceleration in COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Here are some of the highlights: Tourism. Reports were more upbeat, boosted by a pickup…
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H2R’s Aha! Moments: Stated vs. Derived Barriers
You may have heard these excuses before. But it’s actually a classic case of Stated vs. Derived Barriers we see in our Non-Visitor Research. Potential guests are always giving excuses as to why they don’t visit you – inconvenient locations, too expensive, don’t have the time, etc. But we know those stated barriers aren’t…
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Global Travel & Tourism Sector Suffered Loss of US$4.5 Trillion
Findings from the latest annual research conducted by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The infographic above displays global Travel & Tourism sector information, but country-specific information can be found here.
Read MoreTravel Confidence Has Las Vegas Hiring Hundreds
Las Vegas hotels are preparing for the boost in travel coming their way.
Read MoreAir Travel News Round Up
As COVID-19 vaccinations continue to rollout and more travelers begin to venture out, airlines are seeing significant increases in demand. Here’s an article round up on the effects of pent-up travel demand on the airline industry. Due to expected leisure demand, American Airlines has recently announced summer plans to restore its domestic capacity to 90%…
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Dollywood Makes Shift Toward Mask-Optional Outdoor Areas
Dollywood recently adjusted their safety protocols due to updated CDC guidelines on safe outdoor activities. The biggest adjustment was making mask-wearing optional within the park’s outdoor areas where social distancing can be maintained. However, masks are still mandatory at all ticketing areas, park entry, on rides and trams, in queues, all indoor areas and any…
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Consumer Prices Jump, Biggest Gain in Nine Years
U.S. consumer prices increased a sharp 0.6% in March, the biggest uptick since 2012, while inflation over the past year jumped 2.6%. In March alone, energy prices increased a sharp 5% led by a 9.1% jump in gasoline prices. Food prices edged up 0.1% and are 3.5% higher than a year ago. Reports also showed…
Read MoreFour Things That Will Never be the Same Post-Pandemic
IBM’s Institute for Business Value recently polled more than 15,000 adults worldwide to gather opinions on everything from the workplace of the future, social trends, shopping and travel in a post-vaccine world. The report, An Injection of Hope: Life After the COVID-19 Vaccine, reveals that the world will be in a new normal, never the…
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Tampa International Airport Debuts Online Parking System
Last year, the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Board of Directors approved a $2 price hike at its parking facilities. However, Tampa International Airport recently debuted a new booking system that offers discounted rates and contact-free payments. The system also allows travelers to book their parking online for up to a year ahead of their flights.…
Read MoreEmerging 2021 Summer Travel Trends
Squaremouth, a travel insurance comparison site, recently released a breakout of emerging 2021 travel trends. Squaremouth Analytics conducted a comparison of thousands of travel insurance policies purchased by customers both before and after the pandemic to detect changes in consumer behavior, as well as shifts in insurance coverage as the world heads into the second…
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