MANILA, PHILIPPINES — For Filipinos who’re planning to go on a solo trip this 12 months, Emirates has curated particular ideas and methods to assist prospects embrace the sheer thrill, freedom, and journey of touring alone.
Solo journey has been steadily gaining floor post-pandemic. In a 2023 survey carried out by Solo Journey
World in the USA, 68% of individuals recognized themselves as unbiased vacationers. Even amongst Filipinos, solo journey continues to develop. A post-pandemic report printed by journey lodging platform Airbnb in August 2023 revealed that solo journey in 2022 grew by 185% year-on-year in comparison with 2021. The report additionally revealed that personal room bookings in 2022 grew by 200%.
Solo journey affords a novel alternative to discover the world by yourself phrases, with out having to
accommodate the whims and needs of journey companions. Whether or not you’re a seasoned solo traveler or
planning your first unbiased journey, Emirates’ multicultural cabin crew will rework the way you understand journey.
On reserving motels
Alessandra Piper from the UK, who has been flying with Emirates for over 9 years, shared her hacks: “I
make it some extent to go on not less than two solo journeys a 12 months. At all times ebook motels with a versatile reserving coverage,
as it’s possible you’ll resolve to remain longer in some locations on the spur of the second. The versatile coverage will guarantee
you don’t get caught with cancellation charges.”
On gastronomy
Eabha Sloyan from Eire channeled her internal foodie: “Meals markets are completely fabulous. I visited the well-known Tsukiji Market in Tokyo on my most up-to-date journey. Spending the night available in the market and
bingeing on a number of sushi was a culinary journey I might solely dream of. The vitality, recent meals, and
beautiful flavors made it an unforgettable expertise. It’s a spot I might return to repeatedly.”
On security and native tradition
Shamiso Guvava from the UK, who has been with Emirates for over a 12 months, commented, “My cabin crew coaching modified my outlook on a solo journey. It taught me vigilance and attentiveness. Security is of utmost
significance. My coaching additionally outfitted me with the arrogance to speak with folks from numerous
backgrounds and take steering from locals and fellow vacationers.”
On exploring
Irfan Huseinovic, a Bosnian who has been within the Emirates for over a 12 months, mentioned, “My trick is to stroll in all places because it makes it simpler to navigate and discover the town at your personal tempo. My longest solo trip was in Malta, the place I spent 25 days on the gorgeous island. It was an unimaginable journey crammed with self-discovery, journey, and unbelievable experiences. From exploring historical ruins to absorbing the solar on breath-taking seashores, each second was magical.”
Micaela Olivieri, an Argentinian cabin crew member with Emirates for over two years, listed her prime three
must-dos: “First issues first, all the time deal with your self and your private belongings. When strolling in a crowded space, guarantee your bag is in entrance of you fairly than behind. Secondly, be situationally conscious of the tradition and respect it. Lastly, all the time belief your instinct and use your previous experiences for steering.”
Alessandra added, “One of the best factor I’ve discovered thus far: don’t be glued to your telephone! Hold it in a safe
place so that you aren’t tempted to maintain checking it. Go searching, take within the sights, and benefit from the view.”
Emirates, the world’s largest worldwide airline, has over 21,500 multicultural cabin crew members and flies to over 140 locations with a fleet of greater than 260 plane. The airline trains its crew in security, safety, medical emergencies, hospitality, and repair to thrill prospects from over 200 nationalities.
Emirates affords its cabin crew a variety of advantages, together with aggressive wage and medical advantages,
lodging, annual depart, annual depart tickets, and deeply discounted flight tickets for themselves —
to solo journey to their hearts’ content material — and for his or her household and pals in order that they’ll journey collectively
too.
For individuals who wish to mix solo journey with flying as a profession, Emirates is actively recruiting cabin crew worldwide. Its recruitment staff is internet hosting open days and assessments in additional than 460 cities throughout six continents. Aspiring Emirates cabin crew can go to right here commonly for extra particulars and open day schedules of their metropolis or nation.
Emirates operates 25 weekly flights from Manila, Cebu, and Clark to Dubai, connecting Filipino vacationers
to over 140 locations in 76 international locations and territories throughout Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the
Center East, and the Pacific from its international hub in Dubai.
