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News / Online

Destination X - Smart strategies to do right now (instead of making promo videos)

By PhocusWire | May 12, 2020

There are some extremely important things destinations should be doing during this period of, for many, zero tourists coming in. Read More

News / Technology

Destination X - Using the new normal to limit visitors and manage overtourism

By PhocusWire | May 5, 2020

Aside from reduced pollution and car accidents, the crisis brought on by COVID-19 may offer an opportunity to make some much needed (and politically difficult) changes to tourism policies. Read More

News / Technology

Destination X - How coronavirus will force destinations to stop overtourism

By PhocusWire | April 28, 2020

The destruction caused by the coronavirus provides destinations an opportunity to make long-overdue smart and sustainable tourism decisions. Read More

News / Startups

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

News / Online

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

News / Technology

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

News / Online

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

Opinion / Online

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

News / Technology

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

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

News / Technology

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

Interview / Online

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