Keep Connected: How Mobile Travel Apps Promote Customer Retention
By Nick Ostdick on Jul 14, 2016 9:34:21 AM
Many of today’s travelers view mobile travel apps as the simply the newest method to quickly and conveniently research, book, and modify destination and bookings - a shortcut or way around working with a traditional brick and mortar travel agency or even an online travel agency or man …
3 Trends in Mobile Travel: A Mid-Year Review
By Nick Ostdick on Jul 12, 2016 9:22:03 AM
As we reach the midway point of 2016, it’s commonplace to review the trends, developments, evolutions, and disruptions that have occurred during the first half of the year in order to attempt predictions on where the second half may be headed. While unexpected geopolitical events like …
Pros and Cons of Mobile Travel Apps
By Nick Ostdick on Jun 16, 2016 9:27:52 AM
Isaac Newton’s Third Law of Motion says for every action there’s an equal or opposite reaction - essentially, each action has two component parts that not only rely upon each other but can also counteract or combat each other’s characteristics. But what does Newton’s Third Law of Moti …
Message Received: The Travel Industry and the Rise of Instant Messaging Technology
By Nick Ostdick on May 24, 2016 9:00:00 AM
There’s been something of an arms race during the last few years in the travel industry as travel companies seek new, exciting, and innovative ways to invigorate customer engagement and relations leveraging technology as a method to reach more people more quickly. With an eye to techn …
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 …