Whether you call it the sharing, collaborative or even gig economy, this tech-driven business model centered on peer-to-peer transactions for resources is undeniably on the rise—its number of $1 billion+ companies has almost doubled annually since 2012, according to VentureBeat. And travel is, hands down, one of the most affected industries. So we’re taking you […]
More than ever, travelers aren’t using “I’m on vacation” as an excuse to indulge in unhealthy habits. In fact, 1 out of 5 people travel with some type of health and wellness goal firmly in mind, according to Skift. Wellness tourism is a $494 billion industry and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing. To […]
Food and beverage (F&B) programs have always been an important part of the hotel industry, but their importance only continues to rise. A hotel or resort’s F&B offerings could make or break a consumer’s decision to stay at the property or host an event like a meeting or wedding. With this in mind, we’re highlighting […]
$1.51 trillion in total sales. That’s how much money international travelers brought in to our country in 2013 (versus $1.46 trillion in 2012), according to the International Trade Administration’s Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI). If you’d like to take advantage of this increase in international travel, you first need to understand who’s coming, […]
At Dana Communications, we follow the meetings industry closely, as many of our clients rely on meetings business to generate revenue and enhance their bottom line. In partnering with resorts, hotels and conference centers, it is important for us to know what is happening in the marketplace, so we can create marketing communications activities that […]
Memorial Day—the unofficial start of summer—has already come and gone, and now the Red Hot Topic of summer vacation kicks off too. To further commemorate the true meaning of this holiday, let’s discuss how travelers are choosing to mix their getaways with good deeds. What more patriotic way is there to celebrate your hard-earned freedom […]
“Will you love, honor and cherish…?” is the most momentous question brides and grooms ask themselves when they marry, but it’s far from the only one. As my new husband and I learned firsthand, slightly more than a million tiny to monumental decisions and demands comprise the entire wedding planning process. Recently, I shared a […]
When we say agritourism is a “growing” market, we’re not just planting puns. Lately, agritourism has proven to be one of the most quickly emerging segments of the travel industry. “What is it?” you ask? Simple answer. Agriculture + Tourism = Agritourism. Whether a working farm, ranch or winery, it’s where the two meet. Agritourism […]
It’s no secret that there’s been much to-do about the ways in which businesses have left a larger-than-life footprint on the environment, especially in the travel and tourism industry. Consumers have noticed, and according to recent research*, they are making their buying decisions accordingly: 90% of Americans state that companies should be mindful not only […]
According to the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), the U.S. travel agency industry is comprised of nearly 10,000 firms operating in 15,000 locations—and all represent highly motivated, extremely interested buyers. Here are some important facts and trends to remember about this valuable partner as you develop your marketing plans for 2012: 1. Travel agents […]