Survey: Americans Favor Comfort, Family Time Over Trendy Trips
New travel surveys suggest U.S. vacationers are choosing comfort, familiar stays and quality time with loved ones over buzzy, trend-driven destinations.
William R. Martin
William R Martin writes about travel from the ground up. His work focuses on remote routes, working ports, border crossings, ferry lines, and the landscapes that shape how people move across regions.
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HVS Report Highlights Formentera’s Premium, Supply‑Tight Hotel Market
A new HVS Market Pulse report outlines how Spain’s island of Formentera is turning strict supply limits and rising premium demand into record hotel revenues.
New Data Shows Luxury Travel Demand Surging Among Aspirers
Fresh research indicates rising interest in premium trips among younger and aspiring travelers, even as costs climb and economic uncertainty lingers.
Germany and Spain Poised to Dominate G20 Tourism Investment
New WTTC projections show Germany and Spain outpacing other G20 economies in travel and tourism capital investment growth through 2035.
European Air Passenger Traffic Rises 4.6% in January
European airports started 2026 with a 4.6% passenger traffic increase in January, driven by resilient leisure demand and strong growth in eastern markets.
U.S. Hotel Performance Climbs in Early March, Led by Vegas and San Diego
CoStar data shows U.S. hotel metrics improving in early March, with Las Vegas and San Diego posting standout gains in occupancy, rates and revenue.
Bleisure Travel Reshapes Corporate Trip Demand
Bleisure travel is moving into the mainstream, reshaping corporate travel demand, policy design and airline and hotel strategies as business trips lengthen worldwide.
Portugal Hotel & Chains Report 2026: Luxury Leads the Market
Portugal’s hotel sector enters 2026 with record tourism, a luxury-focused investment pipeline and rising competition between domestic groups and global brands.
U.S. and Canadian Corporate Travel Tighten Rules as AI Spreads
New research shows North American companies are tightening corporate travel policies and embracing AI tools, yet gaps in clarity, accessibility and compliance persist.
Strong demand but rising costs shape EMEA hotels in 2025
Europe, Middle East and Africa hotels post solid 2025 trading, but profit margins face pressure from higher labor, energy and construction costs.
Phoenix Hotels Generate $1.1B in Taxes, Powering Local Growth
New research shows Phoenix’s hotel sector generated about $1.1 billion in total tax revenue, reinforcing tourism’s central role in the city’s expanding economy.
Air Passenger Demand on Track to More Than Double by 2050
IATA’s latest long-term projections signal global air passenger demand could more than double by 2050, reshaping routes, airports, and the race to net zero.