DÜSSELDORF, Germany,
Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- With cold weather driving people indoors, concerns about
variants like Omicron and ever-changing requirements, international
holiday travel planning has slowed around the world, according to
new data from trivago N.V. (NASDAQ: TRVG), a leading global
accommodation search platform. Much like 2020, domestic travel is
the preferred option as consumers look to reunite with friends and
family.
From the US to Germany and the
UK to Italy, most travelers are
choosing domestic destinations with one exception: Dubai which appeared in the top 10 searches
for holiday travel from each country. Dubai has become one of the most desired
locations for holiday travel, taking the No. 3 spot for
Germany, the UK and the US, and
the No. 10 spot for Italy. US
travelers are sticking with Las
Vegas and New York as top
holiday destinations.
Concerns about the Omicron COVID-19 variant and related travel
restrictions has resulted in an increased cancellation rate of 35
percent since November. Furthermore, overall traffic around holiday
travel planning has slowed, growing by just 4% since the variant
was discovered. In comparison, 2019 Christmas travel increased by
34.7% in the same one-to-two-week period.
About trivago
trivago is a leading global hotel search
platform focused on reshaping the way travelers search for and
compare hotels and alternative accommodations. Incorporated in 2005
in Düsseldorf, Germany, the
platform allows travelers to make informed decisions by
personalizing their hotel search and providing them access to a
deep supply of hotel information and prices. trivago enables its
advertisers to grow their businesses by providing access to a broad
audience of travelers via its websites and apps. As of September 30, 2021, trivago has established 54
localized platforms connected to over 5.0 million hotels and
alternative accommodations, in over 190 countries.
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