The surge in domestic tourism following COVID-19 has not curtailed as holiday-makers turn to staycations over international travel. This domestic tourism, which was once a knight in shining armor met with gratitude by residents in European hot spots, is now a cause for despair as they see the all-too-familiar scenes of overtourism, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

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TUI’s optimism for 2021 should be noted with caution amid refund confusion and UK’s air bridges putting strain on industry recovery, says GlobalData. Following the announcement of TUI’s Q3 2020 results, Johanna Bonhill-Smith, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view:
“The news that bookings for Summer 2021 are up by 145% at TUI strike a note of optimism, but caution is still necessary as numerous customers continue to await refunds.

According to a prognosis of a high-ranking representative of the Thai tourist office TAT, there will be no more trips to Thailand this year. No timetable for opening the country’s border to foreign tourists was discussed during the government’s recent meeting, he said.

Travel to be still one of the preferred leisure activities among Chinese consumers
Latest statistics on China’s travel market during holiday season shows strong consumer demand & restored confidence in travel
With the gradual mitigation of the pandemic outbreak, the willingness of Chinese tourists to travel is rising every day as a recent report conducted by ITB China revealed. Despite the uncertainties surrounding the travel industry amid COVID-19, the ITB China Travel Trends Report, a yearly publication updating global travel suppliers and Chinese buyers with the latest trends of the China’s travel market, sees a restoring demand for travel by Chinese tourists.

Radisson Blu, the upper-upscale brand that delivers personalized service in stylish spaces, has opened Radisson Blu Resort Maldives – a private island retreat in the Alifu Dhaalu Atoll which becomes Radisson Hotel Group’s first property in the Maldives.
Nestled on Huruelhi Island and one other pristine islet, only 105 kilometers from Malé’s Velana International Airport, Radisson Blu Resort Maldives makes this dream destination more accessible than ever before. Guests can take a scenic 30-minute seaplane direct to the resort or a 20-minute domestic flight from Malé to Maamigili Airport followed by a 15-minute speedboat ride