Why Travel Agencies Need Continuously Mapped Content Databases
By Nick Ostdick on Dec 8, 2016 12:44:53 PM
Think about the concept of spring cleaning. That one day every spring when you go through your house, organize your possessions, give every room a good cleaning, and clear out any clutter that has accumulated during the past year, Without this yearly ritual, it’s not hard to imagine a …
Inside the Locker Room: How Tour Operators Prepare for A New Season
By Nick Ostdick on Nov 25, 2016 9:31:55 AM
Think about your favorite sports team as they begin to ready themselves for a new season. The team meets to watch and discuss game film; they work on game strategy, conceive new, and revise old plays; they engage in individual and team practices to sharpen or refine their skills; and …
Travel Technology means Growth for Tour Operators
By David Eddy on Sep 13, 2016 2:30:00 PM
Tour operators are an intriguing part of the travel industry. They’re elusively difficult to capture in a single definition because they form a diverse constellation of products and services, all of which reflect different cultures and geographies.
4 Traits of the Modern Budget Traveler
By Nick Ostdick on Jul 5, 2016 9:24:47 AM
In today’s market, travel and tourism have become less expensive and more accessible for greater percentages of the population than ever before. The internet - through the proliferation of online travel agencies, discount travel websites, travel review websites, and social media - has …
How Tour Operators Are Capitalizing on Experimental Travel
By Nick Ostdick on Jun 9, 2016 9:00:00 AM
The term ‘experiential travel’ is somewhat perplexing. For some, it might conjure up notions of obscure, harrowing activities in far-flung regions of the world where the idea of smartphone connectivity and wi-fi are entirely alien concepts. While the true definition of experimental tr …