Joy of missing out drives holidaymakers seeking alternatives to ‘tourist traps’ in 2025

Joy of missing out drives holidaymakers seeking alternatives to ‘tourist traps’ in 2025

As popular destinations get crowded and their residents protest over poorly behaved visitors and “overtourism”, holidaymakers increasingly look to veer off the beaten track. According to travel website Expedia, internet searches suggest next year’s tourists are looking at “detour destinations” such as Reims in France, Brescia in Italy and Waikato in New Zealand. Another travel … Read more

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour drives tourism in small towns | Travel News | Travel

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour drives tourism in small towns | Travel News | Travel

Taylor Swift fans dubbed “Swifties” filled the Anfield Stadium in Liverpool last weekend for her three-night show which saw more than 150,000 fans visit the city in the period. However, it wasn’t just locals amongst the crowd, with people often travelling the world to see a glimpse of the poster. Expedia’s recent survey found that … Read more

Opinion | Why the ‘destination dupes’ travel trend is getting silly: swap New York for Seoul? Barcelona for Panama? Come on

Opinion | Why the ‘destination dupes’ travel trend is getting silly: swap New York for Seoul? Barcelona for Panama? Come on

“The travel trend for 2024: Destination Dupes” – The Hindu. “These 9 destination dupes feel like the real deal” – National Geographic. “‘Dupe destination’ boom hits social media” – Nikkei Asia. “Why ‘destination dupes’ are the latest travel-twinning trend” – BBC. Post Magazine recommended the market town of Fuli (pictured), in China’s Guangxi autonomous region, … Read more

This Website Lets You Search For Flights That Don’t Use Boeing

This Website Lets You Search For Flights That Don’t Use Boeing

Screenshot: Alternative Flights Air travel lately has been pretty hellish, and things have only gotten worse now that Boeing and its aircraft have come under fire for their increased danger. But what if there was a way you could find flights that didn’t use Boeing aircraft? Maybe it would make some people feel better about … Read more

Expedia to Cut About 1,500 Jobs Globally Amid Moderating Travel Demand

Expedia to Cut About 1,500 Jobs Globally Amid Moderating Travel Demand

Last Updated: February 27, 2024, 08:47 IST Online travel platform Expedia said on Monday it was cutting about 1,500 jobs globally, or about 9% of its total workforce, as part of its “organizational and technological transformation”. The restructuring comes after Expedia warned earlier this month that revenue would moderate in 2024 as air ticket prices … Read more

EXPEDIA DATA REVEALS THE NORTHERN LIGHTS ARE THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER EXPERIENCE OF 2024 AS AURORA BOREALIS VISIBILITY PEAKS

EXPEDIA DATA REVEALS THE NORTHERN LIGHTS ARE THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER EXPERIENCE OF 2024 AS AURORA BOREALIS VISIBILITY PEAKS

Nearly half of Americans (42%) dream of aurora chasing this year, eclipsing other bucket list experiences Canada, Finland and Norway boast the most popular destinations for aurora hunters, with Expedia searches historically up triple-digits With experts predicting extraordinary aurora visibility in 2024, Expedia’s Northern Lights Insider Guide helps travelers plan their trip SEATTLE, Feb. 1, 2024 … Read more