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The Data Appeal Company reveals that major musical events make significant contributions to local economies and the international tourism landscape. #Travel #Tourism #GlobalTourism #MusicalEvents #Events2024 #Coldplay #Adele #RockinRio #Music #Concerts #DataAppeal #TourismInsights #Data #Report2024 #Destinations

🌏Klook Partners with Thailand Tourism 🌏 Thailand is a post-COVID success story, with tourist numbers rising fast. Leading travel platform Klook has signed a letter of intent with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to boost travel experiences in the country. Klook aims to double its bookings for tourism packages in Thailand this year. The focus is on unique experiences like Muay Thai matches, music festivals, Michelin-starred restaurants, and river cruises. This partnership allows Klook to offer seamless booking for major festivals and top attractions. Klook also plans to support smaller tour operators by providing digital tools to bring their offerings online, showcasing less obvious attractions to a global audience. Thailand's popularity is surging, with a 44% increase in foreign tourist arrivals over the past year. Other tour operators like EF World Journeys are seeing similar trends, with significant growth in bookings to Thailand. Travelers are spending more on luxury accommodations despite higher airfares, indicating a robust travel market. Thailand's collaboration with Klook and other tour operators is helping the country maintain its status as a top travel destination. Read more about Klook's partnership with Thailand here: https://lnkd.in/ghympVPM ✈️🌞 #Travel #Tourism #Thailand #Klook #TravelTrends

Thanks to the "Swifties" Concert Tours are Fueling Passenger Growth at London Luton Airport! London Luton Airport (LLA) experienced a significant surge in passenger traffic during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, as fans from across Europe flocked to attend her concerts. The airport served as a key transit point for many "Swifties", contributing to a 5% increase in passengers on relevant routes. The airport's data revealed a notable rise in flights to European cities hosting the tour, with Paris experiencing a particularly significant 35% surge during Swift's first weekend on the continent. Other popular destinations included Lisbon, Zurich, Milan, Amsterdam, Warsaw, and Dublin. As the trend of following artists on international tours continues to grow - from an airport management system perspective - this is going to require many airports from event-rich cities to expand their yearly planning process to flex around more than just seasonal peaks and take into account these large attendance events that are creating large influxes of event travel passengers. Lion & Gazelle have supported many client implementations of new/upgraded AMS's, we develop a complete and comprehensive understanding of the landscape and the potential risks that may arise. This new trend will be a new hurdle for us to navigate, should it continue to grow. London Luton Airport was well-positioned to capitalise on this emerging market and support an increasing number of concert-driven journeys in the future, but are you? Drop me a DM if you want to chat about the effectiveness of your AMS to adapt to event-passenger influxes!

Cork Airport is preparing to welcome over 65,000 passengers this August Bank Holiday weekend, with Friday, August 2 anticipated to be the busiest day. Passenger traffic this August Bank Holiday weekend is up 5% compared with the same weekend last year. With an abundance of festivals and events taking place across Cork and the South of Ireland, including the LGBT+ Pride Festival in Cork, the Spraoi International Street Arts Festival and All Together Now music festival in Waterford, a busy weekend for inbound tourists is expected.   Overall passenger traffic at Cork Airport is up 11% year to date, compared to the same period last year. Cork Airport is on course for another record-breaking year with a total of 3 million passengers expected in 2024. Passengers flying on continental European routes are up significantly on 2023 with 21% more passengers flying to/from Spain; 23% more flying to/from Germany; 21% more flying to/from France and 12% more flying to/from Portugal.    Tara Finn, Head of Aviation Business Development and Communications at Cork Airport said: “With passenger numbers tracking ahead of 2023 levels, we have seen remarkable performance on our routes from our key source markets this summer. Traffic flying between Ireland and Spain, Germany, France, and Portugal have all seen a marked increase, which is very positive for both inbound and outbound tourism. Our new services have also been experiencing very strong demand. August is typically one of our busiest months of the year and I am confident that the same level of demand for services at Cork Airport will remain strong throughout the coming month. All the team at Cork Airport look forward to welcoming the many tens of thousands of passengers, whether arriving or departing, over the August Bank Holiday weekend.” Read more 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/g9X3vTne #LoveTakingOff   📷 Karol Kachmarsky

A street festival in Spain. And an operational challenge to go with it. And no, I’m not talking about La Tomatina. I’ve been pretty obsessed with designing itineraries around offbeat festivals across the world, and this is one of my favourites. Festa Major de Gràcia or Gràcia Fest is one of the oldest, most vibrant neighbourhood street festivals of Barcelona. The week-long fest is organised by the residents of the bohemian village-like Gràcia area. The quaint narrow streets & plazas here come alive with elaborate decorations, free concerts, parades, competitions, workshops and endless activities. While designing the itinerary, the location of the accommodation became a question. To be able to access the festival, day and night, for a week, the accommodation ideally needed to be within Gràcia. But the neighbourhood was too busy during the fest for a good night’s sleep. And we all know how important sleep can be during travel. So, what did I do? I figured out an accommodation on a calm street on the border of the neighbourhood to ensure easy access to the fest as well as a comfortable stay. Event-based tourism is increasing manifold but it also presents its unique challenges for travel designers, like: ▪︎ Availability of accommodation ▪︎ Location of accommodation ▪︎ Time optimisation ▪︎ Transport availability ▪︎ Event navigation Here are some pointers on how to solve for these issues: >> Be aware of your priorities to ensure successful tradeoffs. >> Book as much in advance as possible. >> While planning other sightseeing, ensure the traveller’s energy is conserved for the event. >> Don’t just rely on digital navigation. Provide a local tour guide or else, physical maps/directions & relevant contact info. >> Account for unpredictability. Take heightened measures for safety. >> Educate travellers on how to stay respectful to local traditions while participating in the event. Such lesser-known festivals are a great way for travellers to immerse themselves in local culture. If done in a responsible & mindful manner, such travel can also meaningfully contribute to furthering the destination’s economy and culture. Have you participated in any festival during your travels? Did you face any challenges in the process? How was your experience? #experientialtravel #sustainabletourism #eventtourism #travelindustry

Tallinn 🇪🇪 is tackling tourism seasonality by promoting year-round tourism: 🌍 Leveraging MICE events as a key strategy to combat off-season pressure. 🎭 Supporting cultural events like the Black Nights Film Festival and the Tallinn Music Week, taking place outside the peak season. ❄️ Showcasing Tallinn as a winter destination through the successful winter campaign with Lonely Planet. 💡 Collaborating with local businesses for solutions, like off-season restaurant weeks and cultural packages for accommodation providers. 👉Download the #SustainableEUTourism compilation of Best Practices to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dUAQfZQt

Trust me, I’ve seen it happen time and time again: ❌ 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐬: DIY-ing your trip? You’re probably headed to the same crowded beaches everyone else is. Meanwhile, you’re missing out on that secret rum shack, locals-only jerk stand, or hidden beach bar with the best sunset views — places I know about because I’ve been and have great local connections on so many islands. ❌ 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: Booking a flight and hotel is just step one. The real magic’s in the details — like reservations at that stunning beachside restaurant, or having that great local guide who makes the excursion so much more enjoyable. You don’t want to go home with FOMO because you didn’t plan for all of those little things that really take a trip to the next level. ❌ 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬: Think you can only save when you book online? Think again! I have access to special perks and pricing that has saved my clients thousands in the past. Once I know your budget I’m serving up recommendations that truly will make that budget work for you! And a bonus? ❌ 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐬: There are some GREAT events in the Caribbean if you’re looking to go off-resort. Food festivals, Carnival, jazz festivals and other events. If you’re not looking at the local calendar to see when some of these events are happening, you’re missing out! The best way to avoid these mistakes? Send me a DM 📩 and I’ll help you plan, or book a time to chat at the link in my bio! . . . --- #travelplanning #TravelMistakes #CaribbeanTravel #LocalConnections #IslandExploration #BudgetFriendly #SecretSpots #LocalGuides #CaribbeanTravelTips #CaribbeanTravelExpert #Cuba #traveldreams

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#CanooPass offers newcomers the opportunity to explore beyond their province of residence and discover all that Canada has to offer. Here are some quick highlights from the article: 📍 Quebec received the highest number of out-of-province visitors, showcasing the allure of its cultural attractions.  📍 In Atlantic Canada, out-of-province visitors outnumbered local visitors at the most popular venues, emphasizing Canoo's role in promoting interprovincial tourism. Check out the full article to learn more about the adventures of Canoo members across Canada! #CanooInsights #ExploreCanada #Newcomers #TravelCanada

𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 In a hyper-connected yet fragmented world, where social media links us globally but loneliness and polarization linger, Live Tourism is emerging as a powerful force to reconnect us through shared, real-time human experiences. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦? Live Tourism redefines travel, transforming it from a solitary escape into a celebration of community. Whether it’s global spectacles like the Olympics or intimate events such as music festivals and visits to natural wonders, Live Tourism thrives on participation and presence. 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐭'𝐬 𝐄𝐫𝐚𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠: • Hotel prices doubled or tripled as rooms filled quickly. • Local businesses, including restaurants, souvenir shops, and transportation services, saw record demand. • International visitors extended their stays, exploring the city beyond the concert. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐎𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐊: • Oasis Tour: 17 concerts, including a stop in Manchester, are expected to draw massive crowds. • Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour: 8 concerts planned in Hull and London will boost demand in these locations. • Other Highlights: The Women’s Rugby World Cup in Q3 2025 will span 8 UK regional venues, culminating in a final at Twickenham, alongside annual events like Wimbledon and Glastonbury. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 Live Tourism isn’t just about travel—it’s a movement that fosters connection, drives cultural exchange, and stimulates economic growth. As we look ahead to 2025, the possibilities for Live Tourism continue to expand. The future is live—let’s make it extraordinary! #LiveTourism #EconomicImpact #GlobalEvents #TaylorSwiftErasTour #EventMarketing #CulturalExchange #Tourism #BusinessGrowth