Articles tagged “leisure travel”

Will business travelers return in force this fall? That's what Delta CEO Ed Bastian is betting on to help the airline reverse its $881 million second-quarter loss and return it to profitability.

Familiar themes such as personalization, loyalty, omni-channel, and end-to-end experiences are still front of mind for travelers as the recovery begins, albeit with a refreshed focus. Access to real-time, accurate, and first-hand data needed to satisfy these demands — and others — is even more foundational for any travel or hospitality company post-Covid-19 than it was before.

Industry consultants Accenture have released a report highlighting how hotels and airlines can capture the rising demand in leisure travel and best position themselves for the post-pandemic recovery.

iSeatz’s new ‘State of Loyalty: 2021 Hotel Ancillary Report’ provides a key resource for hotels as they reposition their ancillary offerings within the competitive post-pandemic leisure travel landscape.

Consumer behavior is likely to remain in flux post-pandemic, so travel brands must adapt their advertising strategies to prepare for an unprecedented purchase journey and connect with travelers in new ways.

Expedia Group Media Solutions’ new Travel Recovery Trend Report lays out the latest data and research on how travel is returning, giving crucial actionable input for destinations, brands, and operators worldwide.

With a big bet on pent-up demand and an expected increase in leisure travel, Accor is doubling down on holidaymakers this summer and beyond, with loyalty offerings leading the way.

Finally, a U.S. airline sees black ink, but only thanks to Uncle Sam. Without federal payroll support, Southwest Airlines would have matched its peers and reported a quarterly loss.

A summer leisure-travel surge could sweep Delta to profits in the next quarter. The company doesn't expect a meaningful recovery in international or business travel until later in the year, however.