Brits holiday budgets remain intact
Over two-thirds (69%) of The Times, The Sunday Times & The Sun readers’ holiday budgets have not been impacted by the pandemic, according to new research.
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Emirates boosts quarantine-free Dubai as winter tourism destination
Airline Emirates has launched a new campaign promoting Dubai as a winter getaway where arriving travellers are exempt from quarantine.
Google launches travel planning tools to tackle pandemic
Google is rolling out new features that will help users to make informed travel choices amidst the Covid-19 restrictions, with data on local COVID-19 case counts and whether hotels offers free cancellations.
Nearly 75% of Brits ‘don’t feel ready for Coronavirus’
A majority of Brits are feeling anxiety over families, health and travel, as the Coronavirus, and measures to combat it, spreads, according to new research.
Consumer frustrations with travel marketing: Gen Z want more tailored offers
A quarter (25%) of consumers would be more loyal to a travel provider who understands their needs, with brands missing out on opportunities to drive revenue and customer loyalty with their marketing, particularly with Gen Z, according to new research.
Travel site usability trends: Which brand comes on top?
User experience agency Sigma has released its latest research into usability and accessibility across ten of the UK’s favourite travel websites.
CodeGen partners Walkers Tours to give AI-boost to travel technology
CodeGen has teamed up with Walkers Tours, to increase direct customer conversions and brand excellence through the use of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) travel technology solutions Review Spotter and Lia.
September online retailers sales continue to slump
Following a summer of slow growth, the new school year and change of season failed to inject the boost that retailers needed in September, with online sales recording a rise of just +0.6% Year-on-Year (YoY), according to new research.
Top tips: How to visualise an edge in today’s cut-throat customer race
Michael Allen, VP and EMEA CTO at Dynatrace looks at why retailers should adopt capabilities that enable them to visually replay the customer’s digital experience and see exactly how a problem is affecting them.
Thomas Cook collapses amid growing internet competition
Thomas Cook has ceased trading with immediate effect, as the package holiday giant succumbed to rising competition and consumers booking more online.