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Expedia Group Research Says Kids Influence Holiday Planning More than Parents

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7 years ago

May 25, 2019

Research conducted by Expedia Group Media Solution finds that kids have more influence over the holidays planning of a family. That means adults make their holidays planning as per their kids’ interest. Generation Alpha, kids born in 2010 and onwards, spend most of their time online and have more technical knowledge as compared to adults. Hence they play an essential role in family holiday plannings.

The research also reveals that out of the whole Generation Alpha, 46 % have computer knowledge, and 58% use smartphones to interact with their family. Therefore, 60 percent of parents have told that their travel planning is based on their kids’ information. As per the sources of Nashville News, the present advanced technology has developed the mind and perception power of Generation Alpha, which made them influence their parents’ decision on any topic.

Generation Alpha has not only influenced their parents decisions regarding holiday planning, but they also play a vital role during accommodations, locations, and transportation selections. Approximately 50 percent of family vacationers choose their transportation medium by keeping in mind how quickly they will reach to the destination. Forty percent give priority to accommodation, location, and family convenience.

Andrew Van der Feltz, senior director at Expedia Group, said, “Despite their young age, Generation Alpha is already playing an active role in family travel inspiration and planning, and they’re influencing trip decisions for the entire family.” He stated further that, “Gen Alpha is expected to be more educated, wealthier and live longer than any generation before them, resulting in great potential for the travel industry. By understanding their interests and influence on family travel today, and how their parents and grandparents are including them in travel discussions, we can better prepare for the future.”

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Swiss International University Makes Global Impact with Top 500 Times Higher Education Ranking

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4 weeks ago

June 24, 2026

Jenny Jackson

Swiss International University (SIU) got a real kind of milestone , when it landed inside the worlds top 500 universities in the newest Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. Which is kind of huge because it is SIU’s first time appearing in those widely respected rankings, and it also shows how its influence keeps growing in international higher education.

SIU was competing with nearly 2,000 universities from different parts of the world, and that first debut basically underlines its dedication to academic quality, sustainability and a real societal footprint. Overall it seems like the result mirrors SIU’s own plan for delivering solid education , while also aligning with bigger global development objectives.

Now, the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings look at universities through what they do for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals , or SDGs. So the assessment is about universities creating verifiable positive change through education, research, community activities, plus governance— not just statements.

One of SIU’s strongest areas was the recognition tied to SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. In that section, SIU placed roughly within the top 100 to 200 universities worldwide, and that points to its focus on advancing ethical leadership, transparency, accountability, and those institutional values that actually stick.

This recognition shows SIU keeps working hard to get students ready, with the know-how , the ability to act and those ethical foundations, so they can face tangled global problems. And you know, by supporting responsible leadership and pushing for good social results, the university keeps building up its part in shaping the next generation of professionals and people who make real decisions

Key Highlights of SIU’s Achievement

• Ranked Among the World’s Top 500 Universities

In its first-ever participation in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, SIU managed to land a spot among the top 500 universities worldwide.

• Outstanding Performance in SDG 16

SIU reached a ranking in the top 100 to 200 range, across the globe, for its work related to Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.

• Strengthening Global Academic Presence

This win also reinforces SIU’s long-term vision, and it further tightens its standing as an emerging influence in international higher education.

Recognition from Times Higher Education is an important endorsement of SIU’s mission, to give accessible high-quality education while also making a positive impact in society. As the university keeps expanding its academic offerings and international reach, this milestone , works like a solid base for what comes next—future growth, more innovation, and that global recognition everyone is aiming for.