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Global Airline Industry Performance |
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IATA announced global passenger traffic results for March 2017 showing demand (revenue passenger kilometers) rose 6.8% compared to same month last year. Read more |
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European Travel Trends |
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Appetite for European Tourism remains strong, highlighting the continued attractiveness of its destinations Read more |
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LGBT Tourism |
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The UNWTO 2nd Global Report on LGBT Tourism was launched at the Annual Convention of the International Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Association (IGLTA) taking place on 4-6 May in Florida. The report, developed in cooperation with IGLTA, underlines the potential of this segment and how to effectively maximize its value. Read more |
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U.S. Employment Trends |
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Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 211,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.4 percent. Job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, health care and social assistance, financial activities, and mining. Read more |
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U.S. Employment Trends |
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Job openings were little changed at 5.7 million on the last business day of March. Over the month, hires and separations were little changed at 5.3 million and 5.1 million, respectively. Read more |
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Hotel Stock Performance |
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The Hotel Brand sub-index increased 3.1% to 5,505 from March to April, while the Hotel REIT sub-index fell 1.5% to 1,573 during the month. Read more |
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Restaurant Trends |
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Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts Read more |
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Food Allergy Awareness Week |
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Approximately 15 million Americans with food allergies dine with family and friends where they feel safe. Follow these tips to serve them well. Read more |
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Search Engine Marketing For Hotels |
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With 89% of travelers using search engines for purchase decisions, a strong Search Engine Marketing (SEM) strategy is imperative for hoteliers. Last year alone, the US travel industry spent $5.7 billion on digital advertising with 55% of that spend going to Search. Read more |
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