Let’s face it: what guests want in a hotel depends largely on their purpose for traveling. A mommy planning a family vacation will consider a pool, kids’ club and chicken fingers on the menu “must-haves,” whereas that same woman taking a trip to close a deal for her company probably wants to steer far clear […]
It’s always exhilarating to go to an industry conference, isn’t it? For me, attending the Skift Global Forum last week was a refreshing way to connect with other hotel and travel leaders who share my same passions. It goes far beyond keeping up with the latest news, trends and forecasts. Hearing from and interacting with other […]
Ever leave your smartphone behind? First there’s that moment of sheer panic. (“Do I remember WHERE I left my phone?”) Then the hopelessness kicks in. (“I have no idea what time that meeting begins!” or “I’m going to get crushed in Trivia Crack today!”) There’s no doubt the general population has become fantastically dependent on […]
This past October, some of the Dana Communications team were fortunate to attend the VA-1 Virginia Tourism Summit, a can’t-miss opportunity for industry professionals presented by the Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association, the Virginia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Virginia Tourism Corporation. One after another, we enjoyed seminars led by speakers who […]
Can we finally say arrivederci to the “staycation”? Is international travel being restored to its previous glory? Earlier this year, Virtuoso® released its Virtuoso Luxe Report, forecasting luxury travel trends for 2011. Among its predictions were the demise of the staycation, a rebirth in international and multi-destination travel and growth in luxury cruise and active/adventure […]
Travel-related flash sales seem to be spreading like wildfire across the Internet. By offering steep discounts during limited-duration sales, they motivate consumers to book quickly to take advantage of great deals. Here’s a sampling of what’s new: Sniqueaway™ was recently launched as part of Smarter Travel Media, a TripAdvisor Media Group company. This members-only site […]
The total number of Travel Professionals may be lower than it was years ago, but the travel industry is in a constant state of transformation, and the number of agency locations continues to grow by nearly 6% every year. Travel Professionals have become even more valuable as travel-related businesses undergo new openings (or closings) and […]