The cost of travel

Why has it been so expensive to travel? For a good chunk of 2022, the talk has been the of high prices in travel as demand -- particularly for Europe -- came roaring back. But meanwhile, inflation, economic uncertainty and fluctuating gas prices have had the potential to rattle consumer confidence. Have these factors taken a toll on travelers’ appetite to get back out and see the world? In this episode, hotels editor Christina Jelski speaks with Tom Foley, the senior vice president of business intelligence for Inntopia, and Beth Washington, the founder of the travel agency Getaway Guild, part of SmartFlyer. They look at how prices have changed, how travelers have reacted to higher costs, whether incentives like gas vouchers are useful, and the role that data can play in helping a travel advisor guide clients to an affordable vacation. Related reading: With high inflation and gas prices, hotels roll out late-summer deals https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Hotel-deals-late-summer-inflation-gas-prices Getaway Guild travel agency: https://www.getawayguild.com/ Inntopia and DestiMetrics: https://corp.inntopia.com/intelligence/destimetrics/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.