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How to capture Gen Z travelers’ interest on social media
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November 14, 2023
Meta, Snap Inc. and Hostelworld share steps to take for brands looking to attract a younger traveling audience on social media.
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November 14, 2023
Dharma's mission is to connect the world through the power of shared experience. We plan and sell trips hosted by the world’s most inspiring people and brands.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Jerne
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November 14, 2023
Jerne helps creators and experience providers navigate their commercial agreements, control and monetize their user generated content assets and track affiliate sales and marketing ROI.
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How influencer content is reaping rewards for travel companies
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November 10, 2023
A study from Jerne, a platform connecting creators with experience providers, shows the results of a hosted influencer visit in terms of post engagement from fans and followers.
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November 9, 2023
While traditional online travel marketing such as video targets a largely passive audience, augmented reality inspires engagement via immersive content worth sharing.
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Instagram moments boosting importance of travel experiences
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October 5, 2023
While experiences continue to gain importance in travel planning, factors such as limited online supply, weather and fixed pricing create disincentives to book far in advance.
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While no longer unexpected, the "cost" of air travel disruptions continues to rise
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September 26, 2023
Two new airline industry reports provide insights into how consumers feel about air travel disruptions and also the costs – both economic and environmental – that these problems bring.
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While no longer unexpected, the "cost" of air travel disruptions continues to rise
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September 26, 2023
Two new airline industry reports provide insights into how consumers feel about air travel disruptions and also the costs – both economic and environmental – that these problems bring.
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Poor security, clunky processes driving online hotel booking abandonment
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September 25, 2023
Most important to consumers when booking accommodation online is an easy and secure booking and payment experience, 53%, followed by video and images of rooms and the property, 50%.
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World Tourism Day highlights need for sustainable destination strategies
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September 25, 2023
Three ways destinations can showcase their commitment to providing sustainable tourism, not only to attract travelers with similar values but to ensure their destination is open for decades to come.
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Kayak, Tripadvisor on growing their in-house media studios
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September 19, 2023
In the last two years both Kayak and Tripadvisor have created content studios that are becoming a growing part of their overall businesses and spurring plans for future investment.
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Go City launch taps into one of China’s largest social media platforms
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September 14, 2023
Surpassing 2019 revenue from Mainland Chinese customers, Go City becomes first global sightseeing pass to launch a mini program.
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Klook unveils AI tool, social media focused affiliate program
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September 11, 2023
Klook plans to integrate its K.AI trip planning tool into its Things to do activity page. The company also hopes its Kreator affiliate program will bring conversions via social media.
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TikTok, Instagram, X: How travel startups use social media
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August 24, 2023
Travel startups have been using social media as a marketing tool for some time now. But with an ever-evolving social media spectrum, what remains useful?
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You, Me & The Machine: The Phocuswright Conference 2023
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August 17, 2023
Make plans to attend The Phocuswright Conference in November for Center Stage sessions featuring industry leaders along with dedicated programs for innovation, diversity, Young Leaders and...
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