Travelzoo calls for support for solo travellers
Travelzoo is calling on the industry to do more for solo travellers as it launches a month-long promotion aimed at the sector.
As part of its #SoloSeptember campaign, Travelzoo will offer discounts and deals for those travelling on their own.
~
It has already enlisted support from companies including STA Travel, Riviera Travel, Cox & Kings Travel and Holiday Extras.
"Over the past few years, more of our members have called on us to offer better deals for solo travellers. Travelling alone is a growing choice made by travellers but many feel penalised for choosing to travel solo," said general manager Joel Brandon-Bravo.
"We want to rally the travel industry to see solo travel as an opportunity, and to help people choosing to travel alone feel as valued a customer as they would while travelling with others.
"The stereotype of the solo traveller no longer valid; it’s not a 20-something backpacker staying in hostels and planning week to week, but increasingly older, wealthier travellers in relationships are choosing to take breaks alone to pursue their own choices and passions.
"We want the industry to embrace the opportunity and work together to provide better options for solo travel and remove or reduce the extra costs of travelling alone."
~
Travelzoo will launch a #SoloSeptember hub showcasing deals and offers for single travellers in September at www.soloseptember.com.
Those interested in participating in the initiative should contact Marisa McCloskey [email protected]
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
Airlines suspend Madagascar services following unrest and army revolt
TAP Air Portugal to operate 29 flights due to strike on December 11
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Air Mauritius reduces frequencies to Europe and Asia for the holiday season
Airbnb eyes a loyalty program but details remain under wraps