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Abu Dhabi hotel guests climb 12%

August 8, 2016 • Alicia
Abu Dhabi has reported a 12% rise inside the choice of guests staying in its 145 hotels and hotel apartments for the primary 1/2 this year in comparison to the 1st six months of last year. Figures just released by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) also show that guests within the emirate are staying longer and that there were significant increases in hotel occupancies and revenues. During the 1st 1/2 this year some 1,333,339 guests checked into Abu Dhabi accommodation delivering 4,226,604 guest nights – an increase of 25% on 2012. On average the guest stayed 3.17 nights – that’s up 12% on last year, which translates into an occupancy rate of 71% – that’s up 8% on 2012. “We on target and this heightened performance,...
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ETC released European Tourism in 2013 – trends & prospects

August 5, 2016 • Alicia
Data for the pre-Summer period points to a tempered growth for European tourism. Nearly all of destinations reporting figures through March-June post positive growth, in keeping with the just released report on ‘European Tourism in 2013 – Trends & Prospects’ released by the eu Travel Commission (ETC). ETC expects that the imminent peak summer time will consolidate its positive expectations for 2013 (+1% to +3%). Yet, the persistence of a negative financial system demands a joint effort of both the private and non-private sector to create coherent stimuli and to sustain future growth. Data for the pre-Summer period points to a tempered growth for European tourism, despite the persistent economic malaise of the Euro-area. Out of twenty-two destinations reporting foreign visitors’ arrivals through March-June 2013, the overwhelming majority post positive...
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Brits find holiday build-up distressing

August 2, 2016 • Alicia
Jetting off on holiday have to be the perfect thing on earth. However, in accordance with recent research by Holiday Extras, a mix of worries concerning the journey, anxiety about passports, flight delays and uncertainty over excess luggage fees, spoils the beginning of the getaway for 94% of British holidaymakers. The survey revealed that the largest worries before jetting off on holiday for 87% of holidaymakers are traffic and transport issues so that it will the airport, and flight delays. Three quarters of these surveyed said that they discovered early morning flights and strict baggage rules spoil the beginning of the vacation. Half (48 per cent) of Brits are anxious about where to depart their car and whether they’re getting the right currency rate. Another cause for concern is the...
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Two million head overseas for the good school summer getaway

July 30, 2016 • Alicia
ABTA – The Travel Association estimates that two million British holidaymakers are set to go overseas this weekend for the primary weekend of the summer holidays for almost all of faculties in England (26-29 July). Spain remains the #1 destination for British holidaymakers with the Balearic and Canary Islands selling especially well, other Mediterranean destinations especially Greece, Turkey and Tunisia also are high at the list. The best July weather within the UK for years has also boosted domestic bookings, with tour operators reporting strong demand and a rise in last minute bookings. Holidaymakers are flocking to the Channel Islands, Lake District and the standard seaside resorts of Blackpool, Bournemouth and Brighton. For those heading further afield the long haul destinations of Mexico and Cuba have all sold well with...
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ABTA alert: Travellers to Egypt

July 27, 2016 • Alicia
Due to the ongoing political unrest in Egypt the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has recommended against all but essential travel to the rustic, with the exception of the Red Sea Resorts. Holidaymakers currently in, or travelling to within the following few days, areas that the FCO advises against travel to, along with Cairo and Luxor, are advised to contact their tour operator or travel agent. Holidaymakers to the Red Sea Resorts, similar to Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada, aren’t suffering from the change of recommendation and can have the ability to continue their holidays as planned; the resorts are operating as usual. Recommended
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