Distribuzione e Revenue

🇺🇸 American tourists lead tourism flows in Southern Europe, particularly in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece. At Taylor Swift's Milan concert, 14% of attendees were American. Spain's American tourist numbers grew by 14.6% and Portugal's by 34.2% within a year. Greece saw almost a 30% increase. The European Travel Commission (ETC) predicts international tourists will spend €800 billion in Europe, up 37% from pre-pandemic levels. Marina Lalli of Federturismo expects 1.5 million more tourists this summer, highlighting Americans as the driving force. Americans also spend the most, averaging €184.7 per night in 2023, up from €126.2 in 2021, and stay for 10.6 nights on average. American traveler numbers increased by 39.5% from 2.9 million in 2022 to 4.1 million last year. According to the Bank of Italy, one in ten airport arrivals in May was a US citizen. Favorable exchange rates and new VAT refund regulations for non-EU travelers have contributed to this trend, with American tourists now more inclined towards individual travel, increasing per capita spending. Airfares from the US to Rome, Barcelona, Athens, and Paris are down by 34%, 37%, 28%, and 38% respectively this summer, according to Hay

💰 In the first 5 months, Gruppo Volonline achieved its entire 2023 revenue. Volonline brand is selling 30% for the summer, 60% for Christmas and New Year's, and 10% for 2025. Oceania sales increased by +60%, Orient and Indian Ocean by +35%, and the United States and Middle East by +25%. Volonclick focuses 90% on summer travel packages, while Teorema Vacanze 80% on summer sales. Ticketing unit grew by 24% in revenue and 14% in passenger numbers compared to 2023. CEO Luigi Deli notes sales growth and expansion in travel agency reach, with a 14-person sales team across Italy. The company is 80% digitalized, emphasizing the human factor over technology.

🏨 Hotel price monitoring is crucial for accommodation businesses to track local market room prices, including their own, and to stay competitive. This data-led strategy allows properties to maximize revenue from bookings by making informed pricing decisions and adapting to market changes quickly. Price tracking offers benefits such as understanding the local market, gaining access to real-time data, making smarter pricing decisions, being agile, and having clarity on strategy adjustments. Tools and solutions like Little Hotelier make price monitoring efficient with features such as real-time data delivery, visibility over own rates, and comprehensive performance reports for small-scale accommodation businesses. Little Hotelier’s business intelligence tool also helps track local market prices and provides actionable insights.

🌎 Guyana, a South American destination, saw a 14.6% increase in tourist arrivals in May compared to May 2023, totaling over 28,300 visitors. In the first half of the year, the British Commonwealth nation welcomed 141,000 visitors, a 12.8% improvement over the previous season. Nearly half (47%) of these visitors came from the USA, with a strong 6% from Europe. Improved air connections, including flights by United Airlines and SKYHigh Dominicana, alongside sustainable product development, have been credited by Guyana Tourism Authority's director, Kamrul Baksh, for bolstering Guyana’s international image.

📈 Franco Gattinoni reported in 2024 that acquisitions and high-profile managerial hires led to better-than-expected results for the company. In the first half of 2024, revenues increased by 15%, exceeding the budget by 3 points, with a projected 12% rise in profitability for the full year. All divisions experienced positive growth: business travel up by 16%, events by 12%, travel product sales by 15%, and owned and network travel agencies by 13%. Despite a slight dip in Q2, the travel division met budget projections, setting the stage to achieve year-end goals.

🏖 Human Company has partnered with global investment firm Hines and Italian private equity player Clessidra, establishing a new company with a capital increase of €120 million. This move, marking their entry into the open-air tourism sector, aims to advance Human Company's growth plan, which currently includes 12 facilities, projecting €150 million in revenue and €40 million in EBITDA by 2024.

📅 Starting December 3, All Nippon will connect Malpensa Airport with Tokyo Haneda three times a week using a 215-seat B787-9, featuring 21 premium economy and 48 business class seats. The new route offers connections to 38 other destinations in Japan and the Asia Pacific region. In 2023, Italian visitors to Japan exceeded 150,000, with a 65% increase in the first five months of 2024. The service strengthens Malpensa's network, now directly connecting to 79 countries.

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🏖️ By 2027, the global travel and vacation sector is expected to surpass $1 trillion in revenue. This year, the industry is projected to earn $927 billion, a 8.3% increase from 2023. Over 2 billion people will spend on hotels, cruises, and holiday homes, with 200 million more vacation packages sold than pre-pandemic 2019. Hotel bookings will account for nearly half of the 2027 revenue, with holiday packages contributing 30%, or $331 billion. Camping and cruises are the fastest-growing segments, with camping reaching $60 billion and cruises $35 billion by 2027. Europe remains the largest travel market, poised to generate $303 billion in 2027, followed by China and the USA with $223 billion and $217 billion, respectively. For more information, visit www.stocklyticks.com.

📍 Italy, with 57.2 million international visitors in 2023, ranked as the world's 4th most visited country. International tourist arrivals in Italy increased by 7% by May 2023, with the hotel occupancy rate in May at 78%, surpassing the global average of 68%. Tourism revenue placed Italy 5th globally, earning $55.9 billion in 2023, while Italians ranked 7th for spending abroad at $34.2 billion. Luxury tourism saw the highest revenue growth per available room (RevPAR) at +5% year-over-year. The economy hotel sector overtook the high-end category since 2022. The global hotel chains' revenues in 2023 were 13% above 2019 levels, with a projected EBITDA margin improvement to 25.7%. Cruise revenues increased by 70% last year, expecting a 15% rise in 2024. International and domestic air route connectivity grew by 28% and 10%, respectively, in 2023. Europe remains the top tourist destination, with a 54% market share in 2023, generating $660 billion in revenues, a 7% real increase over 2019. The Asia Pacific's tourism recovery lags, with only 82% of the pre-pandemic levels reached in the first quarter of 2024, while Chinese tourists remain the top spenders in international travel, with expenditures of