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AS MANY AS 47.9 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day weekend from June 30 to July 4, an increase of 3.7 percent over 2021, according to AAA Travel. It added that car travel will set a new record, despite historically high gas prices, with 42 million people hitting the road mainly due to recent issues with air travel and ongoing concerns of cancelations and delays. Independence Day will be the second busiest since 2000, as travel volumes continue to trend upwards, AAA said in a statement. However, the share of air travel will be the lowest since 2011. According to AAA, 46.2 million people traveled during Independence Day last year and the number was 49 million in 2019, before the pandemic.

THE BUSINESS TRAVEL revenue of U.S. hotels is expected to drop $20 billion this year, down 23 percent when compared to 2019, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Kalibri Labs. It is already reported that hotels lost an estimated $108 billion in business travel revenue during 2020 and 2021 combined. The report said that business travel revenue, the largest source of revenue in hotel industry, will take significantly longer to recover. However, leisure travel is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels this year, the report added. "While dwindling COVID-19 case counts and relaxed CDC guidelines are providing a sense of optimism for reigniting travel, this report underscores how tough it will be for many hotels and hotel employees to recover from years of lost revenue," said Chip Rogers, president and CEO of AHLA. "The good news is that after two years of virtual work arrangements, Americans recognize the unmatched value of face-to-face meetings and say they are ready to start getting back on the road for business travel."

APPROXIMATELY 72 PERCENT of Americans are set to either maintain or increase their hotel stays in 2024 compared to 2023, according to a recent survey by American Hotel & Lodging Association. Over the next four months, around 53 percent plan overnight leisure travel, and 32 percent anticipate overnight business travel. Moreover, hotels continue to be the preferred lodging choice, with 71 percent of likely business travelers and 50 percent of likely leisure travelers favoring them. Despite a positive outlook for hoteliers, the survey, commissioned by AHLA and conducted by Morning Consult, found that inflation is preventing hotels and other travel-related businesses from reaching their full potential. Americans favor hotel stays Approximately 51 percent of respondents plan overnight travel for a family trip in the next four months, with 39 percent expressing a likelihood to stay in a hotel, the survey said. For a romantic getaway, around 38 percent are likely to travel overnight, of which 60 percent anticipate staying in a hotel.

TRAVELERS AS WELL as hoteliers are ready for business travel to get back to normal, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Nearly two-thirds of business travelers feel that the increased reliance on virtual work during COVID-19 is negatively impacting both productivity and workplace culture. As many as 77 percent of business travelers and 64 percent of American workers think that it is more important than ever to bring back business travel, according to a survey commissioned by the AHLA. The poll, conducted by Morning Consult among a national sample of 2,210 adults from March 8 to 9, also revealed that nearly seven in ten Americans approve the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recent move to relax mask requirements. According to the survey, 43 percent of U.S. workers are more likely to travel for business compared to 2020-21.

THE RECENTLY PASSED federal $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill contains important gains for the travel and hospitality industries, according to several advocacy groups. That includes the Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act and the creation of a position in the Department of Commerce to coordinate travel and tourism industry strategy. AAHOA, the American Hotel & Lodging Association and the U.S. Travel Association all welcomed the passage of the spending bill that was signed into law by President Biden on Dec. 23. All cited the OTTA legislation created by U.S. Sens. Jacky Rosen, Democrat of Nevada, and Republic Roger Wicker of Mississippi through the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. What is the OTTA? The elements of the OTTA include the Visit America Act, which authorizes the creation of the new position in the DOC. The new assistant secretary would coordinate a strategy across multiple federal agencies to increase travel and tourism nationwide through annual goals and recommendations. "This means the industry will finally have a seat at the policy table after decades of advocating for this to occur," said Laura Lee Blake, AAHOA president and CEO, in LinkedIn.com post.

ALL FORMS OF travel are experiencing a post-pandemic resurgence, including cruises, according to a survey from risk and crisis response provider Global Rescue. Some have concerns about their destination, but most are ready to hit the seven seas. According to the Global Rescue Traveler Sentiment and Safety Survey, 30 percent of respondents were experiencing some hesitancy about where to go, or when to get back to travel after two years of pandemic-related travel restrictions. Meanwhile, 70 percent of respondents are not experiencing any re-entry to travel anxiety in general or on cruise ships, according to the survey. "Nineteen percent of survey takers say they feel safer or much safer about taking a cruise compared to last year," said Dan Richards, CEO of Global Rescue and a member of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

AN ESTIMATED 54.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving, according to AAA Travel, 1.5 percent more than last year and 98 percent of pre-pandemic volumes. AAA is projecting this year will be the third busiest for Thanksgiving travel since AAA started tracking in 2000. Continuing a years-long trend, most travelers, nearly 49 million, will drive to their holiday destinations between Nov. 23 to 27, according to AAA. That number is up 0.4 percent from 2021 but still 2.5 percent below 2019 levels. "Families and friends are eager to spend time together this Thanksgiving, one of the busiest for travel in the past two decades," says Paula Twidale, AAA's Senior Vice President of Travel. "Plan ahead and pack your patience, whether you're driving or flying."

U.S. HOTEL LEISURE travel revenue is projected to rise 14 percent this year over pre-pandemic levels and business travel revenue is expected to be within 1 percent of 2019 range, according to a report by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Kalibri Labs. However, these projections are not adjusted for inflation, and real hotel revenue recovery may take many years, a statement said. Among the top 50 U.S. markets, 80 percent are projected to see hotel leisure travel revenue exceed 2019 levels, but just 40 percent are expected reach that milestone for business travel revenue. Many urban markets are yet to recover due to their dependence on business from events and group meetings, the report said. All markets in the top 10 are likely to report increase in leisure travel revenue except New York, Washington and San Francisco. Whereas, in business travel revenue only Orlando, Las Vegas and San Diego will end up this year in green among the top 10.

Teja's travels are stretching its arms to serve the corporate companies and small-scale industries by offering daily pick up and drop off their employees. A company can hire the vehicles based on monthly, daily, hourly rental basis as well as a number of person basis. Our vehicles are maintained perfectly and are good conditions throughout the year. Not only daily pickups and drop up - we will help in team outings, excursions, day tours, weekend tours, holiday trips, etc Why Tejas Corporate Transport Service? 1. Experienced chauffeurs, 2.Well maintained and conditioned vehicles, 3.24/7 help desk support, 4.Reasonable price when compared with the market price, 5.Educated on board staff to assist employees if necessary, 6.A fleet vehicles to accommodate any number of people, 7.Eco vehicles which doesn't harm environment, 8.Friendly environment inside the vehicle Advantages of Corporate Employees 1. Login and Logout will be done accurately, 2.Take rest in the vehicle while travelling, 3.Pollution control and time saving, 4.Have joy and fun with Co employees.. Advantages of Corporate Companies 1. Expect their employees to login and logout as per the company policies. elfare to reduce traffic, 2.Employees will work with no pressure and no tension keeping in mind of travelling (when compared with public transport service to reach offices), 3.improves work efficiency. Key:corporate travels Bangalore, corporate travel service Bangalore, Employee transportation service Bangalore, Employee transportation hire in Bangalore, Employee transportation rentals in Bangalore, Employee transportation rental Bangalore

INTERNATIONAL INBOUND TRAVEL is expected to slow down in the fall after surging over the summer, according to the latest U.S. Travel Association forecast. USTA also expects it may take until 2025 for the travel segment to recover to pre-pandemic levels. Inbound travel recovery picked up in summer and reached a pre-pandemic high of 35 percent below 2019 levels in July 2022, said U.S. Travel Association. It improved from a 41 percent decrease in May and declines of more than 50 percent earlier in 2022. The latest report by Aaron Szyf, economist, USTA, said that inbound travel recovery continued from Europe and Latin America in the past few months, which was 22 percent below 2019 levels in July. Meanwhile, Asian markets declined 66 percent in July, largely due to stagnation from China and a very slow return from Japan.

"Travel and Tourism Industry Business Outlook and Procurement Survey H1 2017", report examines executives' opinion on the business outlook and procurement activities over June-November 2017. Organizations can know about key business priorities, supplier price variations, changes in procurement expenditure, and supplier prices with the implementation status of e-procurement within the travel and tourism industry. Additionally, it provides information categorized by region and company type.

THE HOTEL INDUSTRY is poised for a fairly strong year in 2023 despite remaining concerns about a downturn, according to a pair of reports. Continuing demand is expected to overcome extra labor costs and economic vagaries to propel performance above pre-pandemic levels, according to the reports from the American Hotel & Lodging Association and STR. The state of the industry AHLA's 2023 State of the Hotel Industry Report projects that demand, nominal room revenue and state and local tax revenue all are well on the way to recovery. Operational challenges, such as staffing shortages and economic factors will replace COVID as hoteliers' top concerns, the report predicts. "Three years after the unprecedented hardships our industry faced due to the pandemic, hotels continue to make significant strides toward recovery," said Chip Rogers, AHLA president and CEO. "2022 saw one of the strongest summer travel seasons ever, and this year we expect hotels to reach new heights in terms of room revenue, room-night demand and state and local tax revenue. But when inflation is taken into account, our industry likely won't see full recovery for several more years. Nevertheless, hotel performance is trending in the right direction - great news for our industry and our employees, who are enjoying better pay, more career opportunities, upward mobility and flexibility than ever before."

Namibia is the most fascinating country in the south-western part of Africa. The country is well known for its diamond industry and its San culture. The country is home to several natural attractions. Some of the places that cannot be missed while you are in Namibia These are Fish River Canyon Park and Epupa Falls. If you have included in your Namibia vacation fun-filled activities such as being adventurous and fond of nature photography, then Namibia is an ideal place to explore. If you are planning to travel across the country with specific itinerary plans, then connect to the Satguru travel agency for more details. Let's read about some of the fascinating places to visit in Namibia. Namib-Naukluft National Park The Namib-Naukluft National Park consists of the Namib Desert and the Naukluft Mountain Range. With a beautiful scenic view, it's the largest game reserve in Africa. The park is made up of red sand dunes, and a shifting landscape is the perfect view to see when you are in this wonderful place to visit. You can spot some of the most remarkable high dunes in the lunar-esque landscapes. Sossusvlei is the most famous area of the park, Namibia's most popular strip of sand, where gargantuan dune fields tower more than 300 meters above the ground. Kuiseb Canyon must also be checked out. Etosha National Park Etosha National Park is the second-largest park in Namibia after Namib-Naukluft. At this park, herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest can be seen around the waterholes. It's a great place to experience a self-drive safari. It's a perfect place that provides incredible safaris to tourists. Your trip to Etosha National Park would be incomplete without taking pictures of the scenic beauty of the national park. The Two Palms area is a perfect place for the photographers to capture the frame through their digital cameras. Etosha National Park is an ideal place for bird watching. Different species of birds are found in the park. A visit to Eto

HOTELS ARE THE top lodging choice for holiday travelers who are certain to take trips in the next three months, according to a survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association. AHLA also announced a new system for indexing bookings. The new national Hotel Booking Index Survey, conducted by Morning Consult for AHLA, revealed that 31 percent of Thanksgiving travelers plan to stay in a hotel during their trip, compared to 22 percent who planned to do so last year. The survey of 4,000 adults, conducted between Oct. 14 to 16, said that 28 percent of Christmas travelers plan to stay in a hotel during their trip, compared to 23 percent in 2021. As many as 54 percent of those who are certain to travel for leisure in the next three months plan to stay in a hotel.

HILTON HAS LAUNCHED a new extended-stay brand, Project H3, designed to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding $300 billion workforce travel market, looking for apartment-style accommodations for 20 nights or more. Launching in the U.S. as Hilton navigates the final stages of the trademark process, this lower midscale, extended-stay brand is the newest addition to Hilton's portfolio, the company said in a statement. Hilton is engaged in more than 100 active development conversations with many owners expressing interest in multiple locations. According to the statement, the product provides a foundation for the long stay, allowing guests to make the most out of every day, and delivers an exciting investment option for developers looking to diversify their portfolio under the Hilton name. "Project H3 is perfectly positioned to serve the unique needs of the long-stay traveler, thanks to its innovative design, strong value proposition for our owners and of course, the hospitality our team members offer every day," said Chris Nassetta, Hilton president and CEO. "We aim to serve any guest, anywhere in the world, for any travel need they may have, and this new brand represents a greater opportunity for us to grow our portfolio while providing the reliable and friendly service our customers expect from Hilton." Hilton's in-house research shows long-stay travelers, including traveling nurses, military personnel, and those experiencing workforce relocations, place quality time and comfort above all else. In addition, those looking for a long stay will book an average of 20 or more nights and desire a reliable home base that allows them to maintain their routines while delivering simplicity, consistency and convenience.

THE U.S. TRAVEL Association and Tourism Diversity Matters formed a new strategic partnership to focus on issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), a statement from USTA said. The partnership will provide USTA more access to Tourism Diversity Matters' subject matter expertise, research and resources. Founded in 2021, Tourism Diversity Matters addresses blind spots in ethnic disparities within the tourism and events industries. It will provide these industry leaders with resources and tactics to develop more effective DEI strategies to engage, recruit and retain a diverse workforce. DEI is a core priority of USTA, the association said in a statement, and is committed to having a vital role in affecting lasting change and supporting the development of industry-wide DEI plans. The partnership will advance workforce development issues and federal policy initiatives that support travel's recovery, the statement added. "USTA has a clear vision: in working closely with Tourism Diversity Matters, we aim to help the travel sector achieve a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive industry for all," said Roger Dow, USTA's president and CEO and a board member of Tourism Diversity Matters. "Aligning with Tourism Diversity Matters is a great step toward this pursuit that will enrich USTA's membership for years to come."

Teja's travels are stretching its arms to serve the corporate companies and small-scale industries by offering daily pick up and drop off their employees. A company can hire the vehicles based on monthly, daily, hourly rental basis as well as a number of person basis. Our vehicles are maintained perfectly and are good conditions throughout the year. Not only daily pickups and drop up - we will help in team outings, excursions, day tours, weekend tours, holiday trips, etc Why Tejas Corporate Transport Service? 1. Experienced chauffeurs, 2.Well maintained and conditioned vehicles, 3.24/7 help desk support, 4.Reasonable price when compared with the market price, 5.Educated on board staff to assist employees if necessary, 6.A fleet vehicles to accommodate any number of people, 7.Eco vehicles which doesn't harm environment, 8.Friendly environment inside the vehicle Advantages of Corporate Employees 1. Login and Logout will be done accurately, 2.Take rest in the vehicle while travelling, 3.Pollution control and time saving, 4.Have joy and fun with Co employees.. Advantages of Corporate Companies 1. Expect their employees to login and logout as per the company policies. elfare to reduce traffic, 2.Employees will work with no pressure and no tension keeping in mind of travelling (when compared with public transport service to reach offices), 3.improves work efficiency.

Teja's travels are stretching its arms to serve the corporate companies and small-scale industries by offering daily pick up and drop off their employees. A company can hire the vehicles based on monthly, daily, hourly rental basis as well as a number of person basis. Our vehicles are maintained perfectly and are good conditions throughout the year. Not only daily pickups and drop up - we will help in team outings, excursions, day tours, weekend tours, holiday trips, etc Why Tejas Corporate Transport Service? 1. Experienced chauffeurs, 2.Well maintained and conditioned vehicles, 3.24/7 help desk support, 4.Reasonable price when compared with the market price, 5.Educated on board staff to assist employees if necessary, 6.A fleet vehicles to accommodate any number of people, 7.Eco vehicles which doesn't harm environment, 8.Friendly environment inside the vehicle Advantages of Corporate Employees 1. Login and Logout will be done accurately, 2.Take rest in the vehicle while travelling, 3.Pollution control and time saving, 4.Have joy and fun with Co employees.. Advantages of Corporate Companies 1. Expect their employees to login and logout as per the company policies. elfare to reduce traffic, 2.Employees will work with no pressure and no tension keeping in mind of travelling (when compared with public transport service to reach offices), 3.improves work efficiency.

"A home where you treat your friends like family and your family like friends" A homestay is similar in concept to that of a bed and breakfast. Guests stay here just like they live in their homes. Nowadays, most of the homestays provide their guests with just as much comfort as any decent hotel. Homestays are considered to be more spacious because you get access not just the room but common areas of the house as well. Interestingly, there are no hidden costs which makes it a more cost-effective option. We get a plethora of options if you can put a hand on cooking as there is direct access to the kitchen or kitchenette. This is like a heaven for travelers who only eat home-made food. Listings, especially on Eden Homestay, are relatively economical than majority of hotels when compared head to head inclusive of their business and tourism appeal. Experienced voyagers may likewise prefer homestays during their scheduled trip. Length of stay changes from one night to a month or can be extended for even a longer period. Hosts are open to welcoming and give an agreeable, present-day home understanding. Eden Homestay Our platform offers a wide range of stay options enabled with essential facilities and amenities to meet the industry standards for travelers looking for local culture and lifestyle, home-prepared nourishment, experience an alternate accommodation which they can experience with bliss. Recommended homestays on our platform will have the "Featured" badge that will have the highest level of eligibility criteria to match even the international guests' expectations. Apart from being traveler-friendly accommodation where guests visit another person's house it also can be referred to as family-friendly accommodation. Our hosts treat their guests as an ultimate priority because "Guest is like a god to us" in our India where there is much happiness for travel and tourism. Homestays like ours are extraordinary for solo female explorers as you'll