Latest reports suggest that demand from US travellers has bounced back fast following the pandemic
Despite high global inflation, long-haul travel from US to Europe is improving, says latest data by Trip.com, a travel booking portal. Hotel bookings for the UK reveal that London, Edinburgh and Manchester are the top three most popular destinations for US travellers.
According to an analysis by the firm, flight and hotel bookings have witnessed a notable spike from outbound US travellers to the UK and the rest of Europe. Trip.com flight booking data suggests a year-over-year increase of 145 pc from the US to the UK in the first half of this year.
Data on travellers from the US to the whole of Europe is further encouraging, says the statement, adding that flight bookings grew 101 pc over the same period. London (UK), Barcelona (Spain), Paris (France), Rome and Milan (Italy), Athens (Greece), Lisbon (Portugal), Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Dublin (Ireland) are the most popular flight arrival cities for US travellers to Europe.
According to the report, hotel bookings from the US to Europe have witnessed a 60 pc increase over the same period.
The Shanghai-based travel company suggests that this increase in air travel is a reflection of the rising transatlantic travel demand as well as the increased interest of American tourists in visiting various European locations.
Andy Washington
Demand from US travellers has bounced back fast following the pandemic. According to VisitBritian, more Americans are travelling to the UK and are spending more than in 2019.
“We are thrilled to witness a 101pc growth in flight and 60 pc in hotel bookings for Europe, indicating a solid rebound in transatlantic travel. At Trip.com Group, we remain committed to offering exceptional service and customised travel solutions via our mobile-first strategy, ensuring our customers, comfort and convenience,” says Andy Washington, General Manager EMEA at Trip.com Group.
