Mega Marts and the Value of a Travel ERP System
By Nick Ostdick on May 19, 2016 9:00:00 AM
There was a time, though it may be difficult to imagine now, before the advent of the mega mart when shopping for groceries, home goods, hardware, and other domestic necessities was an all-day affair. Multiple stops at different specialty stores would be required, which would be costl …
4 Must-Have Features for Tour Operator Software
By Nick Ostdick on May 17, 2016 9:46:43 AM
Managing your tour operator software solution, like nearly all strategy solutions in the travel industry, is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Different companies of different sizes with different business and customer engagement goals require a variety of solutions that are aligne …
3 Ways Digital Technology is Changing the Travel Industry
By Nick Ostdick on May 12, 2016 9:00:00 AM
The next time you’re at your local supermarket, take a moment and look around at the checkout lines. Sure, you’ll see your standard POS set-up, cashiers, and baggers, but what you’ll probably also notice a handful of self-serve check-out lanes where shoppers have the capability to sca …
How Lifestyle Branding is Reshaping the Travel Industry
By Nick Ostdick on May 10, 2016 9:00:00 AM
It’s no secret that we as humans like to surround ourselves with like-minded individuals - people we can identify with and who look, act, speak, and think in a similar fashion. And for years now, companies have marketed products leveraging this desire for identification and connection …
Going Small: How Mobile Apps Impact the Travel and Tourism Industry
By Nick Ostdick on May 5, 2016 9:00:00 AM
The travel industry is shrinking. Well, not necessarily the industry per se - in fact, reports from business groups and publications indicate travel was one of the most burgeoning industries in 2015 - but rather one of the primary ways travel companies interact with customers is getti …