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How a trip-planning startup pivoted its model to jump on road-trip trend
By Mitra Sorrells | April 27, 2020
The company had been working on partnerships with automotive and airlines companies, but is now developing solutions for tourism agencies. Read More
Lasting effects of tech-led coronavirus lockdowns on travel and tourism
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Lasting effects of tech-led coronavirus lockdowns on travel and tourism
By Kevin May | April 24, 2020
Travel, tourism and hospitality will return in some form, but how people interact with it will undoubtedly be shaped by their experiences of being stuck in their homes for months. Read More
Destination X - Getting business in order first for cruise
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Destination X - Getting business in order first for cruise
By PhocusWire | April 21, 2020
If there is one segment of the travel, tourism and hospitality sector that will need help more than others in the months to come, it's probably the cruise industry. Read More
Destination X - Rebounding from the fear of coronavirus on tourism
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Destination X - Rebounding from the fear of coronavirus on tourism
By PhocusWire | April 14, 2020
Imagine how difficult it must be for travelers, many of whom will have an even bigger sense of unease about returning to the skies or hotels or places to visit, once the world and the industry try to... Read More
Rethinking travel marketing: Loosen Google's grip on search and get smart on overtourism
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Rethinking travel marketing: Loosen Google's grip on search and get smart on overtourism
By Matthew Barker - Horizon Guides | April 9, 2020
The tourism industry has the chance to rethink its marketing strategy going forward if its players work together. Read More
Destination X - Five coronavirus recovery strategies for the tourism industry
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Destination X - Five coronavirus recovery strategies for the tourism industry
By PhocusWire | April 7, 2020
The industry has the chance to reset and rethink as it looks to a future beyond COVID-19 - Destination X is a way to understand that opportunity. Read More
Yes, sustainable tourism is within reach
Opinion / Online
Yes, sustainable tourism is within reach
By Felipe Calderon Hinojosa  | January 8, 2020
A better world is the hot destination of a more sustainable tourism industry. Read More
VIDEO: Why the travel industry needs tech-forward sustainability solutions
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VIDEO: Why the travel industry needs tech-forward sustainability solutions
By Jill Menze | January 3, 2020
As part of our theme month on sustainability, Chris Adams of Miles Partnership and Michael Becker of Geosure joined us in the PhocusWire Studio to discuss the topic. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 14 - Jerome Touze of WAYN
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How I Got Here, episode 14 - Jerome Touze of WAYN
By Kevin May | November 21, 2019
WAYN (Where Are You Now?) was one of the first travel social networks. Co-founder and former co-CEO Jerome Touze joins hosts, David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May. Read More
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Singapore Tourism Board opens accelerator to improve the visitor experience
By Linda Fox | October 31, 2019
Singapore Tourism has announced the first cohort of startups for its accelerator which has been set up to boost the visitor experience. Read More
Curious where social media is going? The travel industry leads the way
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Curious where social media is going? The travel industry leads the way
By Martin Stoll - Sparkloft Media. | October 30, 2019
Travel and tourism has been leading content sharing well before the conception of today’s popular platforms; a consistent trend for years. Read More
In The Big Chair - Keith Tan of the Singapore Tourism Board
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In The Big Chair - Keith Tan of the Singapore Tourism Board
By Linda Fox | September 26, 2019
Tan joined the Singapore Tourism Board midway through its 2016-2020 travel marketing strategy, which focuses on stories, fans and channels.  Read More
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Destination marketing, part 3: On the road to smart, "real-time" tourism
By Mitra Sorrells | September 23, 2019
For the third piece in this month's series, we look at how technology is enabling DMOs to serve visitors when they are in-destination. Read More
Destination marketing, part 2: Opportunities in search and social
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Destination marketing, part 2: Opportunities in search and social
By Mitra Sorrells | September 16, 2019
Destinations are embracing platforms such as Google, WeChat, Facebook and Instagram to educate and inspire travelers. Read More
Booking.com, Skyscanner, Ctrip and TripAdvisor join travel sustainability pact
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Booking.com, Skyscanner, Ctrip and TripAdvisor join travel sustainability pact
By Kevin May | September 3, 2019
The quartet will work together in a series of initiatives to educate, raise awareness and, in their words, "promote positive change." Read More
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