In its spotlight on the Melbourne market, the Business Travel Pulse reported occupancy rates in the same period have topped 84% and average daily room rates have risen to AUD192.
Key highlights from the Business Travel Pulse - Melbourne
Airfare evolution: Average Ticket Price (Year on Year)
- Melbourne-Sydney economy experienced an ATP increase of more than 5%;
- On average domestic economy class ATP remained the same;
- On average domestic international ATP decreased;
Melbourne Network: Key new routes
- Air China is launching three times weekly MEL-SZX with A330-200 on 20-Jun-2017;
- Japan Airlines is launching MEL-NRT daily services with Boeing 787-8 aircraft starting 01-Sep-2017;
- SriLankan Airlines is launching MEL-CMB in Oct-2017;
- Air Canada is launching three times weekly MEL-YVR with B777-200 on 30-Dec-2017.
Hotel Room Rates for Melbourne in 2017:
- Occupancy Rate up 0.2% to 84.1%;
- Average Daily Rate up AUD1.40 to AUD192.21;
- Last room available rate increase up 6%.
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Keep an eye out for future editions of the Business Travel Pulse within the Blue Swan Daily, with Perth to be featured next month.
About the Business Travel Pulse
CAPA - Centre for Aviation and CWT Solutions Group presents the first ever Business Travel Pulse, with a special focus on the Australian city of Melbourne. The report brings together key aviation and hotel data from both organisations to deliver informed opinion and in-depth analysis. With the aim of assisting corporate clients understand new trends and make educated decisions related to travel, the Business Travel Pulse is your new ticket to a simplified world of corporate travel.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel is a key partner of this year's CAPA-ACTE Australasia events visit centreforaviation.com/events.