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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at strong US travel numbers in July, Gen-Z appeal at a Chinese travel portal, and Flight Center’s corporate travel poaching.
Good morning from Skift. It’s Friday, August 26. On the same subject : How CCIDID-19 interventions have affected mental health and well-being, important indicators of health, and health inequality.. Here’s what you need to know about the travel business today.
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Concerns about inflation and gas prices aren’t stopping Americans from traveling. This may interest you : The state of antimicrobial resistance in the United States immediately following the 2020 peaks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Skift Research’s newly released US Travel Tracker: July 2022 Highlights reveals that more than half of Americans traveled last month, the highest figure recorded since Skift began tracking Americans’ travel behavior in January 2020, Vice reports -Skift Research Senior President Haixia Wang.
About 53 percent of Americans hit the road last month, a 5 percentage point jump from July 2021. Wang attributes the strong figure to the large number of remote workers in the U.S. Because nearly half of U.S. workers are still working completely remote or in a hybrid. mode, 26 percent of Americans said they took trips longer than 10 days because of the flexibility their work gave them.
Wang said the summer could see an additional travel boom. Sixty percent of Americans said they are considering traveling between August 1 and mid-September, the end of the summer season.
We will go to China next. Chinese online travel agency Tongcheng Travel has spent much of its pandemic-induced downturn on launching marketing campaigns aimed at young users, reports Asia Peden Editor Doma Bhutia.
Tongcheng CEO and Executive Director Heping Ma said during the company’s second quarter earnings call this week that it aims to be a platform that understands and connects with younger users. Tongcheng, which unveiled a new brand name and logo as part of its effort to diversify its user base, is collaborating with the Jiangsu Provincial Tourism Bureau in marketing activities aimed at college students. Despite recording a 38 percent year-on-year decline in revenue, Tongcheng reported a net profit of $16 million during the second quarter.
Finally, travel management company Flight Center Travel Group has seen a significant boost in new business as it attracts significant corporate clients, reports Corporate Travel Editor Matthew Parsons.
Chris Galanty, CEO of its corporate division, attributed much of its success to consolidation. The division, which includes the FCM and Corporate Traveler brands, won just over $4 billion in new business. Galanty said during his second-quarter earnings call on Thursday that consolidation has given corporations fewer options, which he believes has helped FCM. The division’s new clients include Shell and PwC.
Galanty took a dig at competitors, saying some legacy travel management companies have struggled to adapt to new customer needs.
Is it a good time to travel in 2022?
The outlook for international travel in 2022 is better than ever during the Covid era, according to travel experts. Consumer confidence is rising as Covid vaccination rates increase and countries ease restrictions on American tourists. To see also : Differences in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. However, traveling abroad is still not risk-free.
Is it smart to book travel now? Unfortunately, many travelers on this side were burned for travel in the spring of 2020 when the coronavirus made a whirlwind. Now is a great time to book future travel, as we’re finding some of the cheapest flight deals we’ve ever seen to many destinations for travel from May 2022 and beyond.
What are travelers looking for in 2022?
Travel Trends for 2022
- Organized Solo Travel. There has been a steady increase in the number of people booking solo trips over the past decade as there are many benefits to traveling alone. …
- Multi-Generation Tours. …
- Private Travel. …
- Wellness Tourism.
Will travel pick up in 2022?
In terms of travel routes, domestic travel growth has “significantly” outpaced global tourism overall and is expected to rise even further in 2022. This year, the US travel sector expects a bump of 35.6%, compared to 2020.
Should I travel if I test positive for COVID-19?
DO NOT travel if… You have symptoms of COVID-19, even if you have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days or are up to date on your COVID-19 vaccinations. You have tested positive for COVID-19. Do not travel until 10 full days after the onset of symptoms or the date of your positive test if you have had no symptoms.
What is the recovery time for the coronavirus disease? Early research suggested that it may take 2 weeks for your body to recover from a mild illness, or up to 6 weeks for severe or critical cases. Newer data shows that recovery varies for different people, depending on things like your age and overall health.
Do I need to test negative for COVID-19 before travelling to the US?
This means that starting at 12:01 AM ET on June 12, 2022, air passengers will not be required to be tested and show a negative COVID-19 test result or show documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States. regardless of vaccination status or citizenship.
Are you still contagious with COVID-19 after 5 days?
Chan School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts, who has worked on similar PCR-based studies of infectivity, agrees that ten days is a useful rule of thumb when people should no longer be contagious. But he warns that a small number of people may still be infectious after that point.
Can I travel safely right now?
But international travel can increase your risk of contracting new variants of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you avoid travel until you have had all recommended COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.
What is the risk of getting the coronavirus on a plane? Because of the way air is circulated and filtered on airplanes, most viruses and other germs do not spread easily on airplanes. Although the risk of infection on a plane is low, travelers should try to avoid contact with sick passengers and wash their hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer that contains 60% â95% alcohol in it. more information: Risk of Exposure during Travel
Can I travel during the coronavirus disease pandemic?
Make sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations before traveling internationally. Getting vaccinated is still the best way to protect yourself from serious disease and slow the spread of COVID-19. People who are not up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines should follow additional recommendations after travel.
Is there a travel advisory level 4 for COVID-19 at this time?
There are currently no Level 4 COVID-19 Travel Health Alerts.
Should I travel during the COVID-19 pandemic if I am vaccinated?
Talk to your healthcare provider about your risk before traveling and consider delaying travel to areas with high levels of COVID-19. Even after vaccination, you may need to continue taking all precautions.
