Travel Technology and Engagement Marketing can increase Sales
By David Eddy on Jan 12, 2016 7:00:00 AM
There are very few people who haven’t heard the refrain, “I know half my marketing expenditure is a waste of money, I just don’t know which half.” One reason for this saying’s longevity is that it contains a kernel of truth; every travel company would love to know exactly what turns a …
Customer Reviews bring benefits to Travel Agency Websites
By David Eddy on Jan 7, 2016 7:00:00 AM
Online product and services reviews have shifted transaction influence from the provider to the consumer, rewarding companies who deliver excellent customer service and experience, and making life difficult for those who don’t. Within the travel industry, TripAdvisor delivers millions …
2016 – Digital Transformation arrives at the Travel Agency
By David Eddy on Jan 6, 2016 7:00:00 AM
The travel agency has seen its share of changes over recent years. Marketing channels used to be called the front door of the agency or the telephone. Then online booking arrived in the travel industry, bringing with it: pricing transparency; e-commerce; new distribution relationships …
Is your Travel Technology ready for 2016 – or 2006?
By David Eddy on Jan 5, 2016 7:00:00 AM
The beginning of the New Year is the perfect time to take a serious look at your travel technology; the holiday travel rush is over, the staff is back from holiday, a preliminary view of 2015 results is coming into focus and planning for 2016 is being finalized. This look must be a se …
Yes, a Travel Business needs a Travel ERP Solution
By David Eddy on Dec 29, 2015 7:00:00 AM
To the public eye travel is a straightforward concept focused on destinations, activities, tickets and itineraries. For those who work in the travel industry it’s always been a complicated set of interrelationships between retailers, wholesalers and service providers – made, if anythi …