I'm an American born to British parents. My husband is British and recently obtained US citizenship after living there for 10 years. When we had our son (who also has dual citizenship), we knew we'd spend significant time on both continents. However, the pandemic, finances, and busy schedules kept us from traveling internationally.
The State of Travel: Hotels and Online Travel
23.08.2024 - 21:05 / skift.com / Rashaad Jorden / Sean Oneill / Pranavi Agarwal / Sarah Kopit
The Skift Research team recently unveiled its State of Travel 2024 report, a 400-page that documents the consumer and business trends in various sectors of the travel industry — including hotels and online travel agencies.
Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko discussed these trends with Senior Research Analyst Pranavi Agarwal and Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.
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Post-Pandemic Dynamics: 2024 marks a significant shift as the first non-pandemic year, making it challenging to compare current trends with 2019. The industry is navigating new opportunities and challenges, such as staying relevant amidst increased competition and changing consumer behaviors.
Challenges for Hotels and OTAs: The major challenges for hotels and online travel agencies (OTAs) include maintaining market share and staying relevant in a market with more competition and price sensitivity among consumers. Legacy players must evolve their business models to keep up.
Impact of Potential Recession: A potential recession could lead to a softening in travel demand, particularly in leisure travel. However, luxury travel might remain resilient, while midscale hotels could benefit from travelers trading down from more expensive options.
Gen Z’s Influence on Travel: Gen Z is seen as a key demographic, with a strong interest in experiential travel and a preference for experiences over material goods. This group is likely to continue traveling even in uncertain economic times, though they may prioritize value and unique experiences.
Role of Credit Card Platforms: Travel loyalty credit card platforms, such as those from Capital One, Chase, and American Express, are becoming increasingly influential in the travel industry. These platforms are reshaping the competitive landscape, challenging traditional hotel loyalty programs, and becoming significant players in the travel sector.
In 2024, the travel and hotel industries are experiencing a significant transformation as they navigate the first fully post-pandemic year. The industry’s landscape has shifted, making comparisons to 2019 difficult due to evolving consumer behaviors and heightened competition. Hotels and online travel agencies (OTAs) face the challenge of maintaining their market share and relevance in a market where competition is fierce, and consumers are more price-sensitive. To stay competitive, legacy players must adapt and evolve their business models to meet the changing demands of travelers.
The potential for an economic recession poses additional challenges, particularly for leisure travel, which could see a decline in demand. However, luxury travel might prove
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