UAE: Yalago records 92% surge in 2022 global hotel bookings

UAE: Yalago records 92% surge in 2022 global hotel bookings

UAE - Yalago, part of the Emirates Group and one of the world’s fastest-growing leisure bed banks, has recorded a 92% increase in hotel bookings in 2022 compared to the previous year.

Reporting on latest trends from across all global markets, the wholesale specialist reveals record-high figures for the number of travellers, spend per booking, and length of stay throughout the year.

Travellers are spending 30% more per booking, taking on more extensive meal plans such as all-inclusive, and booking five-star hotels as a majority (45%). They are also staying for longer, with the average number of nights per stay increasing to five, compared to four nights in previous years.

Astrid Kastberg, General Manager of Yalago, said: “With more destinations now open for international travellers, we are seeing incredibly strong demand for all our key destinations. Looking ahead, we are expecting this trend to last as flight capacity continues to expand to reach pre-pandemic levels. This is especially true for some of our key source markets in the Asia-Pacific region, which are yet to return to pre-pandemic flight capacity.

“Through our industry experience and partnerships, we aim to support worldwide travel companies in offering an ever-growing hotel portfolio for leisure travellers. We have built