#Trending - Business Travel May Never Be The Same, Hotels Roll Out The Red Carpet For Pets, And Private Jet Travel Continues To Soar
Issue 59 • September 21, 2021
The pet boom during the pandemic is having an effect on how hotels are viewing furry guests. Business travel may never be the same again, private jet travel continues to take off, and younger generations are drinking less and seeking more non-alcoholic alternatives. Yes it's all here in our three-minute read below.
Business Travel May Never Be The Same Again
Corporate America admits to being more surgical about when people travel for business. It's not only just to maintain health by distancing during the pandemic, but also to improve the quality of life of executives, manage costs, and to be greener by reducing carbon emissions. Read more in Reuters here.
Hotels Are Now More Welcoming To Pets
COVID caused an explosion in pet ownership and hotels are responding to the change by stepping up with lenient policies and extra amenities to entice guests who don't want to part with their canines. Additionally, the new work-from-home flexibility that has many people taking longer trips and workcations meaning they are more inclined to bring the family dog along. Read more in Travel Weekly here.
Younger Generations Just Aren't Drinking As Much Alcohol
It began with the advent of COVID and shows no signs of slowing down: younger generations just aren't interested in drinking that much alcohol. What it means for restaurants and hotels is that there is a growing demand for more less alcohol or no alcohol beverage options. Read more in Media Post here.
Private Jet Travel Continues To Soar
According to the private aviation industry data tracker Argus, August saw the second-most private flight activity ever over the US continent, behind only July. And the nearly 300,000 private flights for that month was 10% higher than for the same month in 2019. Argus also estimates that the number of private flight operations in North America will be 7% higher this month than in September of 2019. Read more in Travel Weekly here.
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