Daily Bulletin: Preview 2024 and predictions for the new year

 

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DAILY BULLETIN December 26, 2023 INTRODUCTION Introduction to Preview 2024 In our annual look at the year ahead of us, we mull: If the era of revenge travel has started to taper off, what comes next? READ MORE Advertisement EXECUTIVE VIEW An introduction to Preview's Executive View In a series of interviews conducted by editor in chief Arnie Weissmann, executives provide their views in their own words. Executive view: Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn Cruises "The cruise industry has more agility to navigate through geopolitical challenges because we have assets that move. From that perspective, we are better positioned than land resorts." READ MORE Executive view: Sanya Weston, CEO of Your Premier Travel Service "Influencers are, in a sense, competition. Their followers may get curious but then book on their own. We follow influencers and advocate for the professionalism that we bring." READ MORE Executive view: Bjorn Bender, CEO of Rail Europe "We are feeling very positive about 2024. The only thing that we need to take into consideration is that it will be an election year, and that's always tricky." READ MORE Executive view: Shannon Stowell, CEO of Adventure Travel Trade Association "Even with the threat of recession, there's research showing that people may be doing fewer but longer trips. How that will impact destinations is still to be seen." READ MORE Advertisement REALITY CHECK The Turen travel trends report Columnist and advisor Richard Turen gives his projections on what will be the year's top travel trends: sustainability paired with luxury, destination "dupes," wider use of AI and more. READ MORE Advertisement THE YEAR AHEAD: INDUSTRY SECTORS The year ahead for ... travel advisors For many travel sellers, 2024 may turn out to be an even better year than 2023. READ MORE The year ahead for ... airlines Mergers, financial footings and whether American will continue to push the distribution envelope. READ MORE The year ahead for ... cruising Lines will look to build on drive markets, diversify expedition itineraries and continue alternative-fuel plans. READ MORE The year ahead for ... hotels Rate growth may have started to level off, but pricing is likely to remain elevated well into 2024. Also: Will this be digital tipping's year? READ MORE The year ahead for ... travel policy The FAA reauthorization contains provisions that ASTA has advocated for, including changes to language on air-ticket refunds. READ MORE The year ahead for ... river cruising Four areas that river cruise lines are watching in 2024. READ MORE The year ahead for ... tours Late-season challenges have not dampened tour operators' optimism. READ MORE DAILY BULLETIN Editor: Jerry Limone Email the editor Follow us on: Subscribe to Travel Weekly For promotional opportunities in this newsletter, contact sales@travelweekly.com 301 Route 17 North, Suite 1150, Rutherford, NJ 07070  201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving TW Daily Bulletin newsletter.