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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

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

News / Startups

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

Opinion / Online

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

Interview / Online

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

News / Technology

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

News / Online

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

News / Technology

How smart tourism developments in Thailand can help attract visitors

By Linda Fox | September 2, 2019

Investment in infrastructure - especially tech-led - is needed for Thailand to keep maintaining its current tourism growth trajectory. Read More

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News / Startups

Travel tech startup Pickyourtrail targets booming market of Indian travelers to Australia

By Mitra Sorrells | July 17, 2019

Indian travel planning startup Pickyourtrail is partnering with Tourism Australia to target the booming market of Indian travelers to that country. Read More

Opinion / Online

Industry innovation: Insider perspectives on how to make tourism better

By Voyager HQ | June 20, 2019

The in-destination segment - worth an estimated $150 billion - continues to capture its fair share of attention in the broader travel industry. But it is evolving fast. Read More

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