1/8/2024 0 Comments Ontime 360This speaks to the 25% online booking figure mentioned above. It’s no big surprise that mobile bookings have taken a big jump and direct offline (walkup) have seen a dramatic drop-off. There has been a significant drop-off in travel to historic sights and amusement parks as the trend among travellers grows more experiential and immersive in local culture. In 2022, sightseeing has taken the bulk of bookings. Traditionally, and based on 2019 data, historic sites and natural attractions get more visitors than tours and amusement parks. Research exclusive: The Global Attraction Visitor Research with Phocuswright It’s personal, it’s entertaining, and more than any other channel, travellers can get a sense of what people are feeling when on a tour, attraction, or activity. TikTok has now become one of the most prominent channels for discovery. Tours and attractions? Just 25%.Įxperts believe this number will continue to grow, and res-tech will increase in importance as more customers, and operators, come online.Ī big topic we’re seeing throughout the conference is the change in discovery and the rise of new social channels. All other travel segments, including hotels and airlines, book more than 80% of their business online. The tours and attractions industry is still playing catchup in the shift to digital. Of course, the statistics presented are dominated by what we saw pre-pandemic, versus what we’re now experiencing as we return to normal (or live the new normal). The opening session was as much informative as it was entertaining. What’s Now, What’s New, What’s Next: Travel is Back ![]() Here are a few stand-out sessions and topics from Day 2 at Arival. ![]() Then came the education sessions, where experts got on stage to discuss trends, challenges, and changes in the industry. Tech vendors were showcasing their wares in demo labs. With Arival in full swing, there are a variety of ways to spend your day. For many, it was the first real club-like shoulder-to-shoulder, drinks and loud music type of atmosphere we had experienced in a very long time. It was clear, the crowd embraced it.
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