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Fascinating piece by our resident cruise expert Harry Kemble, exploring the potential of different fuel types and technologies to help the cruise sector tackle its emissions problem...

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Takeaways from sector experts: “Classic” itineraries still make up 80% of A&K’s luxury bookings; Princess Cruises says 53% of cruisers cruise again,creating lifelong customers; & Topdeck reports value for money is now +important than ‘itinerary’ in youth touring #AbtaTravelTrends

Karen Musgrave says Barrhead Travel has seen a 56% increase in new-to-brand customers this year. People looking for value for money and are often time poor, she adds. “We’re seeing that with the younger generations,” she says. #TravelTrends

Top takeaways from tour operators Tui, Hotelplan, Black Tomato & Exoticca: customers are looking for deals, but not necessarily “cheap”; interest in hiking & the outdoors remains high post-pandemic; & many skiiers did not book ahead in Sept as they usually would #AbtaTravelTrends

.TTG is really pleased to be partnering with ABTA Conferences and Events today on its #AbtaTravelTrends conference - stay tuned for consumer behaviour and marketing trends set to shape the market in 2024…