How Climate Change Affects the Travel Industry

Colleen Miele | Tourism |

Climate change is reshaping the travel industry, with rising seas, extreme weather, and higher temperatures impacting popular destinations. Coastal erosion, wildfires, and melting glaciers threaten both tourism and natural habitats. Travelers are increasingly seeking eco-friendly options, favoring destinations committed to sustainability. As these environmental challenges grow, partnering with experts who understand the evolving landscape is key to navigating the future of travel.

Pay It Forward: Offering CSR Opportunities at Your Resort

Colleen Miele | Marketing |

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives are increasingly embraced by companies, drawing in employees, consumers, and investors. Resorts can enhance their appeal by offering customized volunteer opportunities, such as building bikes for kids, partnering with animal shelters, or organizing community cleanups. By aligning these altruistic experiences with their brand, resorts can create meaningful, impactful events that resonate with guests and benefit the community.

Adding Up the Minus-One Traveler

Gina Hagan | Tourism |

Solo travel is on the rise, with more people seeking independent adventures for personal growth, relaxation, and unique experiences. The average solo traveler is typically 47 years old, with a significant portion being women who prefer destinations like Europe. To attract these travelers, destinations should highlight niche accommodations, immersive local experiences, and safety features to ensure a welcoming and enriching visit.

E-Newsletter Dos and Don’ts

Colleen Miele | Email Marketing |

E-newsletters are an effective way to connect with your audience, build brand affinity, and influence travel decisions. To maximize their impact, focus on crafting engaging subject lines, delivering relevant and personalized content, and ensuring mobile-friendly designs. Avoid overly salesy tones, excessive copy, and sending to non-opt-in recipients to maintain a positive and compliant communication strategy.

Quick Trips: How to Score Spontaneous Bookings

Colleen Miele | Hospitality |

Capture the hearts of impromptu travelers with these top strategies for snagging spontaneous bookings. Dive into the digital domain where millennial globetrotters scroll and book with ease, from vibrant social media posts to enticing online deals. Offer irresistible perks, streamline your mobile experience, and let Dana Communications craft the perfect marketing approach to transform last-minute whims into memorable stays. Contact us to turn quick clicks into lasting impressions.

7 Restaurant Trends Resorts Need To Hop On (Right Now!)

Colleen Miele | Food and Beverage |

Elevate your resort’s dining scene by tapping into the top seven restaurant trends of the year. Entice guests with multisensory experiences, spontaneous seating, exotic ingredients, and fiery flavors. Add global stews, protein-rich dishes, and spirited mocktails to the mix for a refreshed menu that’s sure to satisfy. Stay on trend with Dana Communications—your partner in boosting RevPOR with innovative culinary strategies.

A Deeper Dive: 2024’s Appetite for Culinary Travel

Gina Hagan | Food and Beverage |

The culinary travel scene is sizzling in 2024, with travelers hungry for authentic, local flavors and experiences. New Orleans, with its Creole zest, and New Jersey, a hotspot for diverse culinary delights, are topping foodie travel lists. For destinations looking to spice up their appeal to gastronomes, Dana Communications offers expert marketing to plate your city’s unique tastes to the world.