Tendenze del mercato

📈 In 2024, Gruppo Frigerio celebrates three milestones: 25 years of Frigerio Viaggi Network, 50 years of Frigerio Viaggi, and 75 years of Frigerio Trasporti. In the first half of the year, the company has seen growth across all sectors compared to 2023. Simone Frigerio, the general director, highlights the importance of maintaining this momentum. The travel division has doubled its income from the incoming sector with a two-digit increase. Carlo Frigerio, mobility director, notes the expansion of their vehicle fleet with eco-sustainable options and reconfirmed collaborations, including one with FIGC.

🌊 "Ocean state of mind" was the slogan used by Idee per Viaggiare for a midsummer evening event with Explora Journeys and Ita Airways, focusing on luxury cruises. The event also launched a catalog dedicated to the Explora 1 ship, its sailing offerings, and onboard services. Fabio Savelloni, the general manager, emphasized the goal of promoting exclusive destinations, suitable for the medium-high market segment, particularly for honeymoon travels, yet remaining accessible. The Caribbean is highlighted as a high-level destination for the upcoming winter.

💰 Global business travel spending is forecasted to reach $1.48 trillion by the end of 2024, a rise from the 2019 record of $1.43 trillion. By 2028, spending is expected to surpass $2 trillion. Growth is driven by the global economy's stability and pent-up demand, and many business travel markets are returning to or nearing pre-pandemic levels. Suzanne Neufang, CEO of GBTA, remarks on the sector's resilience. The business travel spending is projected to increase by 11.1% in 2024, with an annual growth rate of 6.95% from 2025 to 2028.

🚀 Aerospace and aviation industry continues growth in 2024, with air traffic surpassing 2019 levels in most regions except Asia. Air traffic set to increase by nearly 10% in 2024, following a 38% rise in 2023. European and North American ticket prices have risen 9-12% from 2019, with airlines facing operational challenges such as technical issues with the Gtf engine and delivery delays, notably of the B737Max. Airlines are expected to see a 10% global net profit increase over 2019 figures, with Europe at 5%. Low-cost carriers have expanded market share in Europe and the Middle East but slightly reduced in North America, Asia, and Central and South America, with Europe holding the largest at 56% in 2024. Investment returns show $100 invested mid-2019 dropping to $69 by mid-2024, a 31% decrease, while the Standard & Poor’s index would have risen to $208, a 108% increase. The order backlog for Airbus, Boeing, and Comac exceeds 15,000 aircraft, an 18% increase in a year, equivalent to over 9 years of production. Single-aisle (narrow body) aircraft order book represents 12 years of Airbus production and eight for Boeing, while twin-aisle (wide body) orders correspond to about six years. Aircraft deliveries in 2023 for single-aisle reached

🏖️ Federalberghi's research, conducted by Tecnè, reveals that 36 million Italians plan to travel between June and September, with 90% staying within Italy. A trend towards multiple holiday segments is confirmed, with 33.1% of vacationers taking more than one holiday period, leading to a total business turnover of €40.6 billion. The average main holiday will last 10.3 days and cost €886 per person. Meanwhile, 44.8% will not vacation during these months, predominantly due to a lack of funds.

🏦 Saudia Group transported 16.3 million passengers in the first half of 2024, marking a 19% increase from the same period in 2023. Operated over 94,300 flights, up 11% year-on-year. Announced expansion with 9 daily new operations from Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam to Abha, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to diversify tourism offerings and promote internal destinations, sports, and entertainment.

🏖️ In May, Hawaii's visitor numbers fell by 4.8%, as reported by Hawaii’s Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism. Visitor arrivals in the first five months of 2024 declined by 4.1%, causing a 4.9% drop in spending. The U.S. market has weakened but is still above May 2019 levels by 4.5%. Japan's recovery is slower than expected due to the depreciating yen. West Coast American tourists' visits decreased by 8.4% from January to May 2024. Maui was hit by fires last August, resulting in a 24.3% drop in arrivals compared to the same period in 2023.

🏖️ In Summer, Garibaldi Hotels saw a continuous increase in bookings across beach, mountain, and art city products, with a reported 18% rise compared to the same period and number of facilities the previous year. Notably, Puglia, Sardinia, and Trentino are progressing, but a slowdown is expected by year-end. Italian bookings slightly dropped, yet foreign bookings increased. In Sicily, particularly at Avalon Sikani Resort and Baraka Village, there's a trend toward last-minute local tourism. After acquiring Avalon Sikani Resort in May, plans for expansion and upgrades are being considered. Sardinia's Santina Resort and Hotel Diana experienced a surge in foreign visitors interested in local experiences, boosting revenue and driving a focus on gastronomic and naturalistic experiences.

🏨 Global hotel brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, Wyndham, Accor, Choice Hotels, and Best Western stand out by offering a mix of services, unique designs, and tailored experiences. Marriott has over 3,700 properties, founded in 1927, includes luxury brands like The Ritz-Carlton and Westin. Hilton, founded in 1919, has over 4,800 properties. IHG boasts over 5,900 hotels and was officially founded in 2003. Hyatt, with over 1,000 properties in 68 countries, was founded in 1957. Wyndham has over 9,000 hotels in more than 80 countries, founded in 1981. Accor operates over 5,100 properties in 110 countries, established in 1967. Choice Hotels, formed in 1939, manages more than 7,000 hotels. Best Western operates over 4,700 hotels worldwide and was founded in 1946. These brands cater to diverse traveler needs, from luxury to budget, enhancing guest experiences and loyalty.

✈️ The global aeronautics industry in 2024 reported a 10% increase in traffic volume and revenue, with margins aligned with traffic data, according to AlixPartners. Challenges include delays in new aircraft deliveries and technical issues causing fleet groundings. Ticket prices in Europe and North America rose by 9% to 12% since 2019, amid cost inflation, high aviation fuel prices, and aircraft unavailability. Europe's low-cost market share hit 56%, while it declined in North America, South America, and Asia. Mergers and acquisitions in the sector dropped to €47 billion, a 46% decrease from the previous year and 69% below the 2019 peak. AlixPartners anticipates more aggressive private equity activity in 2024.