Destinations
New research uncovers the world’s terrorism hotspots
With safety a top priority for travellers post-COVID, new research has revealed which destinations are probably worth taking a cautious approach towards, or even avoiding altogether.
Tourism
New research shows how Aussies’ travel behaviours have changed since COVID-19
Unsurprisingly, the global pandemic has drastically changed the way Aussies get out and about. Here’s some handy research to quantify it for you.
Tourism
STUDY: Only a quarter of Aussies will travel interstate this summer
The research shows there is still a significant amount of work to do in encouraging Aussies to take to the skies.
Destinations
New report reveals the countries Aussies are most reluctant to visit now
by Huntley Mitchell
Are you finding some international destinations harder to sell than others right now? This new research might help explain why.
Tourism
STUDY: More than a third of Aussie households to forego a summer holiday
Travel Weekly’s editor has sifted through a whole research paper on household spending habits to deliver you the most relevant bits, and he has a few paper cuts to prove it.
Destinations
STUDY: Australia tops list of destinations for post-COVID travel
It looks like the rest of the world will be reaching for their Akubra hats after restrictions lift, if this new research is anything to go by.
Tourism
New study reveals most important factor for Aussies re-engaging in leisure travel
With so much uncertainty surrounding the travel industry right now, here’s a new bit of research to help make sense of it all.
Tourism
STUDY: Cashed-up consumers, not JobKeeper, key to Australia’s tourism recovery
For an enhanced reading experience, we recommend glazing over this research while listening to Shirley Bassey’s classic hit “Big Spender”.
Travel Agents
INFOGRAPHIC: How Aussie and Kiwi travel agents have been holding up during the pandemic
Despite all the uncertainty plaguing the travel industry at the moment, there are still some positive signs for agents, if this new research is anything to go by.
Aviation
New study reveals air travellers’ top concerns
Legroom, inflight entertainment and availability of alcohol all appear to have taken a backseat when it comes to air travellers’ top concerns.
Hotels
STUDY: Hygiene outranks price and location as top criterion for booking holiday accommodation
This new research provides good news for hoteliers who manage expensive properties as well as accommodation that offers crappy views.
Tourism
STUDY: More than half of Aussies plan to travel domestically in 2020 (with a few exceptions)
Here’s some domestic travel research that paints a bit of a rosy and thorny picture for Australia’s tourism industry.