The China Internet Report covers topics including: China vs. US internet by the numbers, China market size, top China startup cities, venture capital, smartph…

Via Sébastien Lion

Loyalty programs are closely associated with the travel industry in the public’s mind (see: frequent flier miles)—and for good reason. New data from Phocuswright and Acxiom found that four in five US travelers were members of some type of travel-related loyalty program.

Naturally, the point of such programs is to help drive revenues and add to the bottom line. eMarketer estimates that digital travel sales in the US will total $189.62 billion this year, with that figure growing to $219.69 billion by 2021.

Via Roland Schegg

Travelers from around the world demonstrate nuances when it comes to how they travel, from shopping for and booking a trip, to their preferences on what ty

Via Roland Schegg

It’s been a long time coming, but Abu Dhabi’s Louvre will finally open its doors to art buffs and culture fiends on Nov. 11. The Jean Nouvel-designed museu

Via ALBERTO CORRERA

Les voyageurs pourront réserver et acheter leurs billets pour l'Europe directement depuis l'application Fliggy.

Via Sébastien Lion

New research has revealed that two-thirds of Australians wish they could do more than take photos o remember their holidays. The research, commissioned by Cathay Pacific, shows that despite the average Aussie traveller snapping on average 33 pictures a day, 78 per cent of Aussies believe we’re in real danger of missing out because we’re too focused on taking photos or posting on social media.Seven out of ten people surveyed wished they had more ways to remember their holiday experiences.This ‘snap and dash’ culture means thousands of Aussies are spending too much time capturing and revisiting their holiday through a screen, and are neglecting their other senses, including their most powerful and evocative – the sense of smell. Find out more.

Via Tourism Australia

In somewhat of a strategy reversal, Airbnb is once again giving selected third-party websites a chance to take a cut of its bookings by posting links to it

Via Roland Schegg

Four in five (84%) Australians fear flying with at least half blaming terrorism, finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything, has revealed. Terrorist attacks on planes including the aircraft being hijacked is the major reason why Australians fear taking-off – instilling fear in 45% of Aussie jetsetters, according to a finder.com.au survey of 2,005 Australians. And it’s not just attacks in the air they are worried about. High profile terrorist incidents in cities such as London, Berlin, Paris, Nice and most recently Barcelona have made Australians wary about traveling in Europe. The number of Australians visiting France dropped 7% in the 12 months to July 2017, Germany by 5% and the number of those heading to the UK dropped by 1%. Find out more.

Via Tourism Australia

Airbnb launched Experiences late last year and is serious about the service - here's what it means for tours and activities providers

Via ALBERTO CORRERA

A recent study has explored the motivations and mindsets of British, French and German travellers across Generation Z, Millennials, Generation X and Baby Boomers. The key takeaways were:

 

Use compelling imagery when trying to reach younger audiences.Lead with unique activities and experiences.Create a multi-screen strategy.

 

Find out more.

Via Tourism Australia

But, tonight, approximately 2 million people are staying at an Airbnb, and we currently have 4 million listings available in over 191 countries—more than the five biggest hotel chains combined.

This global growth cannot happen without a strong foundation in trust, which is why I set out—along with my co-authors at Stanford—to better understand the effects of what I believed to be one of Airbnb’s core drivers of trust: our robust reputational system comprised of our authentic user-generated reviews and star ratings.

Via Roland Schegg