By Netpal Travel Bureau Today hotels and other travel-related companies get 60percent of bookings through mobile devices, while 74percent of total revenue will be generated through online sales by 2026. Ranging from user engagement, a broad customer base, multiple revenue streams and lower customer support costs, Booking apps offer many more benefits. In 2020, almost 150 […]
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Booking App offers various benefits
By Netpal Travel Bureau Today hotels and other travel-related companies get 60 percent of bookings through mobile devices, while 74 percent of total revenue will be generated through online sales by 2026. Ranging from user engagement, a broad customer base, multiple revenue streams, and lower customer support costs, Booking apps offer many more benefits. In […]
WTM London, TF initiate ‘extreme priority’ for safety
By Netpal Travel Bureau Organisers of WTM London and Travel Forward have unveiled details of robust safety measures for the one-on-one shows at ExCeL London. The new guidance for the industry, All Secure Guidelines 2.0, has been prepared by AEO, AEV & ESSA in line with guidance published by DCMS/Government. An increased hygiene measures and […]
Do we travel the same way as before? Thanks to technology
By Netpal Travel Bureau Technology on the whole has helped to modernise the overall process, provide a new and user-friendly approach to the travel industry. Gone are the days of physically printed tickets and showing up at the gate a few hours before the trip is supposed to start. Technology has helped to get an […]
Skyscanner launches Road Trips, new beta travel planner
By Netpal Travel Bureau Skyscanner’s booking services personalised engine for sightseeing and activities signed a deal with Inspirock, the personalised itinerary platform. Including optimal routes, hotels, car rentals and an enjoyment itinerary, the travellers can plan their perfect road trip. Presently, domestic travel searches make up 43 per cent of global searches on Skyscanner. With […]
Airbnb’s travel trends for 2021
By Nancy Kapoor The COVID-19 pandemic had rendered a profound impact on travel industry as everyone was forced to stay inside their houses until the condition comes under control. However, as things are becoming normal, we can expect a slight increase in travel among people in 2021. The COVID-19 restrictions are gradually lifted in many […]
Travel Insurance, needed for vaccinated travelers too
By Satyaki Dutta Travellers are pretty ready to explore the globe this summer after the pandemic lockdown lifts up. When you are among those lucky few who got their Covid jab, you can travel without worrying about the disease. Still, for some places, youneed to carry correct category of travel insurance. Some of the countries […]
Cruise closure, finally coming to an end
Since mid-March 2020, due to global COVID-19 pandemic, has shut down most of the cruise lines, yet ships are resuming from few areas of the world. Single-nationality cruises mostly calling in at a limited number of ports, usually in the country of origin. With the exception of small ships that do not fall under Centres […]
Digital health passport: Indian travellers ready to adopt
By Anindita Acharya Just like millions of Indians are fighting the Covid-19 emergency every day with a positive attitude, Indian travellers, too, hope to travel the world once the restrictions eases and the pandemic ceases to exist. Study commissioned by Amadeus and delivered by Censuswide said 47percent of Indian travellers are eager to book international […]
Slow and stable leap of corporate travel
By Sanchita Chatterjee Although there are still several unknowns around COVID-19, it’s necessary to continue distinguishing growth opportunities and get prepared once the tour resumes. This can be the time to start out a solid approach to corporate travel, staying on prime of firms with security and care responsibilities. In an atmosphere wherever travel business […]