Opinion

How to evolve destination marketing for the future of travel
Opinion / Online
How to evolve destination marketing for the future of travel
By Katie Anderson and Alli Bolger - Colle McVoy | June 28, 2021
We believe COVID‐19 is allowing the travel industry to reevaluate, readjust and reimagine the definition of sustainable travel and, as a result, what that could mean for the future of destination marketing.... Read More
Overturning orthodoxies: How hotel CEOs can accelerate diversity
Opinion / Online
Overturning orthodoxies: How hotel CEOs can accelerate diversity
By Alexander Mirza - Mogul | June 24, 2021
Hotel CEOs must identify the toxic orthodoxies in hospitality and be challenged to accelerate diversity.... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
The intersection of travel and mobility requires a big effort on tech
By David Litwak - Ground Control | June 21, 2021
In order for integration businesses, or marketplaces, to exist you need to have enough of the industry onboarded and accessible - especially as mobility and travel come close together.... Read More
Sounding Off: Cruise can take some tentative steps into a digital world
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Cruise can take some tentative steps into a digital world
By PhocusWire | June 18, 2021
For the sector to appeal to younger, digital-savvy generations, cruise will certainly have to evolve to reach them in the channels that they use and methods that they as consumers deploy for everything else.... Read More
Travel with pride - 5 steps to supporting LGBTQ+ business travelers
Opinion / Technology
Travel with pride - 5 steps to supporting LGBTQ+ business travelers
By Suzanne Sangiovese - Riskline | June 17, 2021
LGBTQ+ travelers can face unique challenges when traveling abroad - many countries do not legally recognise same-sex marriage and more than 70 countries consider consensual LGBTQ+ relationships a crime.... Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
The role of NDC and next-generation interlining in airlines’ recovery
By Patrick Edmond - Air Black Box | June 15, 2021
It’s time for an integrated solution involving full-service carriers, low-cost carriers and surface transport providers.... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
It's time to future-proof in-flight and at-sea connectivity
By Manik Vinnakota - Telesat | June 10, 2021
New Low Earth Orbit satellite networks can enable air and cruise companies to offer travelers faster and more reliable connectivity.  ... Read More
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Opinion / Online
The answer to group travel complexity? Transparency
By Julian Ing - Launchtrip | June 7, 2021
The smart use of technology and data can add much needed transparency to the group travel process.... Read More
Why hotels are experiencing a sweet moment in direct sales
Opinion / Distribution
Why hotels are experiencing a sweet moment in direct sales
By Pablo Delgado - Mirai | June 4, 2021
A huge increase in share has meant that many hoteliers have changed their passive or neutral attitudes towards direct sales, considering it a strategic pillar in their distribution.... Read More
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Opinion / Online
Hello? Is anybody there? Travel companies are often ignoring customers
By Can Ozdoruk - Netomi | June 2, 2021
A new report from Netomi finds travel companies are failing to meet the demands of the modern traveler and are at risk of losing revenue and loyalty as a result. ... Read More
Coaches and mentors can help the industry think through the recovery
Opinion / Technology
Coaches and mentors can help the industry think through the recovery
By Carrie Fabris - CareerFrame | June 2, 2021
Uncertainty is everywhere and each of us is 100% responsible for what we say, think, do, and feel. It’s up to each of us to take our professional destiny into our own hands.... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Why technology is the key to getting the world moving again
By David Taylor - Publicis Sapient | May 25, 2021
As it emerges from crisis, the travel industry should not consider a return to normal but rather rebuild itself with the future in mind. ... Read More
Sounding Off: The travel industry must not be a turn-off for those with ideas
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: The travel industry must not be a turn-off for those with ideas
By PhocusWire | May 21, 2021
Nurturing new ideas and attracting bright people to the sector, in spite of the issues that will be in place for some time, should be a challenge that those with the means to help must grasp.... Read More
Will bureaucracy over vaccinations kill the travel industry?
Opinion / Distribution
Will bureaucracy over vaccinations kill the travel industry?
By Dan Richards - Global Rescue | May 19, 2021
Governments need to achieve a level of coordination to ensure the smooth reopening of borders.... Read More
Sounding Off: Travel is an emotional experience - now more than ever
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Travel is an emotional experience - now more than ever
By PhocusWire | May 14, 2021
Travel brands will do well to consider the different types of emotions that people currently have, even if there is zero chance of them getting a booking from them this year.... Read More