global travel forecast
Global Travel Pricing Set to Slow Down in 2020; Flights to Rise 1.2%, Hotels 1.3%
Global Business Travel Association | August 2, 2019
MINNEAPOLIS & ALEXANDRIA, Va.-- August 2, 2019 -- After posting sharp rises in 2019, prices in the global travel industry are likely to slow in 2020, with flights rising a modest 1.2%, hotels rising only 1.3%, and rental car rates up 1%, according to the sixth annual Global Travel Forecast, published today by CWT and GBTA. While the global economy is doing well overall – and expected to grow a solid 3.6% in 2020 – a raft of uncertainties are set to put a damper on pricing. “The risks and ambiguity have increased over the past few months – not least the threat of escalating trade wars, the impact of Brexit, possible oil supply s...
Buoyant Global Economy Means Higher Hotel and Air Prices in 2019
Global Business Travel Association | July 24, 2018
ALEXANDRIA, Va. & MINNEAPOLIS—July 24, 2018--Travel prices are expected to rise sharply in 2019, with hotels going up 3.7%, and flights 2.6%, driven by a growing global economy and rising oil prices, according to the fifth annual Global Travel Forecast, published today by GBTA and CWT with the support of the Carlson Family Foundation. "While most major markets appear to be trending in the right direction, downside risks remain for the global economy given the rise of protectionist policies, the risk of stoking trade wars and Brexit uncertainty," said Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO. "This forecast provide...
