TRAVEL: Japan Embraces Luxury Travel as Australia and NZ Cut Holiday Spending
Japanese travellers are increasingly willing to spend more on premium holiday experiences, while Australians and New Zealanders are cutting non-essential expenses to protect their travel plans. Allianz Partners' Global Travel Confidence Index 2026 reveals contrasting Asia-Pacific travel spending trends shaped by rising costs, value and changing holiday priorities.
INSIGHTS: Nearly One in Four Americans Plan to Travel Solo in 2027
Nearly one in four Americans (23.6%) plan to travel solo in 2027, up from 14.4% last year, according to SiteMinder's Changing Traveler Report 2027. The research also reveals growing demand for domestic holidays, premium hotel rooms, loyalty programmes and AI-powered travel bookings.
FEATURES: How to Build Profitable Cocktail Menus Guests Will Love
Discover how bars, hotels, and resorts can create profitable cocktail menus by combining familiar flavors, local ingredients, efficient batching, creative mocktails, and thoughtful presentation to meet evolving guest preferences.
