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Virtuoso bookings surge
Luxury agent network Virtuoso shared industry insights at the recent symposium in Montréal, Québec.
In front of the industry’s top professionals from 35 countries, Virtuoso EVP David Kolner said bookings for 2023 are 91% higher than in 2019 leading into 2020.
Virtuoso agent sales indicate the demand for luxury experiences is leading the way forward.
Booking windows have also tightened up to 64 days in advance, as opposed to 85 days in 2019.
According to Virtuoso agent sales data, the network’s preferred hotels are experiencing high demand, with bookings 193% higher than in 2019.
Hotel average daily rates (ADRs) continue to soar.
Cruising is also strong, with total Virtuoso bookings up 55%.
By sector, mass market cruising is 30% higher, while luxury is up 79%.
River cruising is up a massive 129%.
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