From Then to Now, Part III: 5 Big Moments in Travel Technology
By Nick Ostdick on Sep 7, 2016 10:14:11 AM
In the previous entry in our series on the evolution of the travel industry since 2000, we focussed on the major players in the travel and tourism industry and how these companies and organizations have shaped the industry of today. We also discussed how their impact has influenced th …
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 …
The Comeback of the Cruise
By Nick Ostdick on May 3, 2016 9:44:37 AM
Ask any number of travel industry insiders and they’ll all tell you the same thing: Cruises are back. According to a recent poll by Cruise Line International Association, 83 percent of the group’s agents expect to see sharp increases in cruise packages sales throughout the rest of 201 …
Tour Operator Trends and Technology
By David Eddy on Apr 5, 2016 7:00:00 AM
Within the tour industry the trends of early 2016 are mirroring those of 2015: customers are increasingly looking for customized offerings that promise highly personalized travel experiences. It’s not surprising: who doesn’t want to return from a trip with a sense of having authentica …
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 …