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12.07.2024 - 19:05 / traveldailynews.com / Vicky Karantzavelou
TourReview’s analysis reveals a shift in tourism as American and Asian tourists resume long-haul travel, necessitating proactive strategies from operators to adapt to early bookings and enhance customer satisfaction for a successful summer season.
As the high season kicks off in northern hemisphere tourism destinations, TourReview , leading review platform for tours and activities, has conducted an in-depth analysis of the latest trends in the sector. This summer promises to be slightly different from the last, as American and Asian tourists begin to fly long haul again, introducing new dynamics to the market.
According to TourReview’s analysis, tour and activity operators need to adapt to this emerging pattern. Long-haul travellers, particularly from the United States and Asia, tend to book activities further in advance compared to other tourists.
TourReview recommends that operators take immediate steps to adapt to these changes, such as offering early bird discounts and ensuring clear communication about booking policies and availability.
This shift necessitates a proactive approach from operators to ensure high customer satisfaction and avoid the pitfalls of last-minute bookings, which can lead to poor reviews if not managed properly. By aligning their strategies with the preferences of long-haul travellers, operators can enhance their reputation and secure positive reviews during this pivotal summer season.
Amigo Tours , a travel company that offers tours, activities, and transportation all over the world and is a key partner client of TourReview, commented : “Mexico has traditionally been a favourite international destination for American travellers. However, recently, and most importantly this year, we have seen a slight decline compared to last year. Americans are diversifying their travel destinations, exploring long-haul destinations in European cities like London, Paris, Madrid, and Barcelona, as well as Asian destinations.”
In line with this trend, Christian Landis , General Manager of Best of Switzerland Tours , also reports a decrease in American tourism in Switzerland, as they are diversifying in other European countries, and an increase in Asian travellers . “I can confirm that we continue to see growth this year, though not as robust as our record year in 2023. Compared to last year, we have seen around 5% overall growth across our products. This shift might be due to fewer US customers (still our number one market) and a continued rise in guests from Asia.”
A few days ahead of the 4th of July celebrations in the United States, Juana Muro , COO at TourReview, commented : “American tourists are increasingly diversifying their destinations. They tend
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