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Global travel and tourism deal activity down by 11% YoY Q1-Q3

A total of 519 deals (comprising mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture financing deals) were announced in the travel…
Global travel and tourism sector deal activity fell by 12.6% YoY in H1 2024

A total of 456 deals (mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity and venture financing) were announced in travel and tourism…
UK’s rail strikes set to prolong domestic tourism recovery

According to GlobalData, domestic tourism demand in the UK is expected to recover this year, reaching 123.3 million domestic return…
Rail infrastructure must improve if UK is to meet sustainability goals

In order for the UK to meet its net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050, there needs to be a significant…
India and luxury rail travel: a model for success

The development of luxury rail in India has attracted high spending international tourists from all over the world, providing a…

Lumo’s low-cost rail launch meets budget and environmental concerns

The Lumo low-cost model alongside a focus on minimising environmental impact will bode well for shifting traveller trends as the…
Hyperloop travel will become a future disruptor in tourism

With high speeds potentially reaching up to 700mph on the ground, Hyperloop technology will revolutionise the way passengers travel forever…
Air France’s ‘Train + Air’ programme reaffirms commitment to environmental sustainability

The recent expansion of the Air France ‘Train + Air’ programme highlights its strong commitment to environmental sustainability. As passengers…
Egencia’s air vs rail comparison tool pushes for more sustainable business travel

Expedia's corporate travel unit Egencia Travel recently announced the introduction of a new tool that enables travellers to compare rail…
UK domestic inter-rail pass could spark rail boom for summer 2021

Several factors mean the launch of the UK domestic inter-rail pass could prove to be profitable for UK domestic tourism.…