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.
From Then to Now, Part II: The Travel Industry's Major Players
By Nick Ostdick on Sep 1, 2016 9:45:27 AM
In the first entry of our series on the evolution of the travel industry since 2002, we looked at the traveler and how their needs, desires, tools, and buying behaviors have shifted during the last 14 years. We examined how advances in personal and industry technology have made it eas …
The Importance of Responsive Websites for Travel Companies
By Nick Ostdick on Jun 7, 2016 9:30:00 AM
Everyone knows the old saying you can’t judge a book by it’s cover, but at the same time everyone knows the importance of making a positive first impression. It’s a paradox that relies solely judging a book by it’s cover, but it’s a paradox we live with on a daily basis and one that t …
Strengthen Your Web: 7 Must-Have Features for Travel Websites
By Nick Ostdick on Apr 28, 2016 9:00:00 AM
It’s no secret in the tourism industry that summer is the season of travel. In fact, a 2015 survey examining the travel habits of more than 1,000 respondents found a majority of those polled save more than one-third (37 percent) of their vacation time for the summer months, and that 4 …
Digital: Rocket Fuel for the Travel Industry
By David Eddy on Mar 31, 2016 7:00:00 AM
There are times when all of us make the mistake of assuming we know the facts behind an event, trend or circumstance - only to learn at some point how very wrong our unchallenged assumptions and beliefs were. For instance, take a recent event, light years removed from the travel indus …