In this episode we’re looking at Solo travel. First we’ll tackle the news then dive into solo travel with a look at the trends and numbers followed by interviews with

• Kerry Gallagher, MD, Silver Travel 
• Pelumi Nubi, content creator 

And - we cannot end the show without our Quick Quiz.

Booking.com faces new probe into claims it misled customers

The consumer watchdog Consumentenbond said Booking.com left out tourist taxes and supplements from its advertised prices and falsely claimed that hotel rooms were almost sold out.

Expedia lets influencers cash in

Expedia Group has introduced Travel Shops, a way for influencers and other content creators to earn commissions when travelers book their recommended hotels.

Travel Trends 2024: Breaking Boundaries

• Passengers traveling: An all-time high of about 15.9 million Americans traveled internationally in Q1 2024 while Japan welcomed over 3 million passenger arrivals in March 2024
• Consumer spending: As of March 2024, nine out of the last 10 record-setting spending days in the global cruise and airline industry were in 2024
• Leisure for longer: Tourists spend more time on vacation, by about one extra day relative to pre-COVID trends, particularly for lower-cost destinations
• Traveling for events: Memorable events are driving travel trends, whether it is for concerts or sporting events - look out for a rush of travelers to Munich for the opening game of the European Championship
• Top gainers: Japan, Ireland and Romania experienced the strongest growth in share of spending from tourists relative to last year

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole region considers local visitor charge

Under the current proposals, a charge of £2.40 would be added to a guest bill per room, per night, equating to roughly £10 over four nights.

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