From nearly the first moment the world began emerging from COVID-driven lockdowns and travel bans, pundits began forecasting when the industry would return to pre-pandemic levels. Despite current global economic uncertainties and continued geopolitical instability throughout some regions of the globe, indicators are suggesting that the time for recovery is now.
Have you noticed how much easier it is to travel nowadays? Technology has improved the way we get out into the world – making it safer, more exciting and, ultimately, more accessible. With so many possibilities for properties to grow their business through travel tech, we’ve compiled a list of some of the top advancements!
To help unpack the problem of overtourism (and identify solutions!) we’re looking at three wildly popular destinations around the globe to map out some of the ways they’re managing the issue and inspire action you can take in your own corner of the world.
If you were lucky enough to go to summer camp as a kid, you know some of the great joys in life. Ghost storytelling and s’mores making around a roaring campfire. Canoeing and swimming in murky, fish-filled lakes. Endless hiking through woodsy landscapes (before anyone even heard of forest bathing). Finding lifelong friends and crushing on cute counselors. Whether you stayed for a single week or the entire season, you knew you were experiencing peak summer fun.
One of today’s hottest travel trends is a family affair. Literally, multi-generational travel is blipping strong on the radar, with bookings approaching pre-pandemic levels. And the trend shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. It’s not uncommon to see two, three, or even four generations of extended family members packing their bags and […]
Google the definition of pop culture or popular culture. It’s… a lot. Take this one from vocabulary.com: “The music, movies, TV shows, and other media that the majority of people consume are known collectively as pop culture. In the 1970s, pop culture included disco music and Star Wars. Today, pop culture embraces true crime podcasts, memes, and…Star Wars.” But we can simplify that definition even more, to say it’s what people are into. And what people are into frequently inspires their travel – creating a pop culture tourism boom.
Educational travel is an unforgettable and immersive way to learn something first-hand while exploring new and exciting places. Think: adult (or family) field trips ANYWHERE you want to go, learning about ANYTHING you want to know. Academic adventures are all the rage.
Destination weddings are making a grand entrance in 2023 in fascinating locales, from European castles to sands in the Caribbean. We’re unveiling five remedies to make sure wedding guest pain points don’t show up unannounced and try to steal the show.
Who benefits from accessible tourism? Everyone does. More people get the opportunity to enjoy travel destinations they may not have been able to visit with ease (or at all) before. The tourism industry welcomes more visitors. New jobs become available in the travel sector. In fact, it’s quite likely that you or someone you know […]
A Global Business Travel Association industry poll indicates a massive uptick in business trips for 2023, with 78% of travel managers and 85% of travel suppliers expecting higher or much higher numbers year-over-year. With slightly rusty skills likely to exacerbate these road warriors’ frustrations, we’ve unpacked three business traveler pain points — and eight solutions […]