Travel Inspiration

Rebuilding demand requires every part of the travel industry to play a role
Opinion / Online
Rebuilding demand requires every part of the travel industry to play a role
By Tom O'Toole - Kellogg School of Management | June 5, 2020
The travel industry as a whole and individual companies are now turning attention to the marketing initiatives that will be most effective. How can they all collaborate and innovate here? Read More
How tourism marketers can boost content visibility
News / Online
How tourism marketers can boost content visibility
By Rachel-Jean Firchau - Nativo | June 1, 2020
Here's how DMOs can implement holistic content strategies that go beyond their owned websites to better connect with travelers looking for safe, local getaways. Read More
Tripfuser lands £2.4M in funding, seeks further expansion
News / Startups
Tripfuser lands £2.4M in funding, seeks further expansion
By Linda Fox | May 29, 2020
Funding for the Australia-based company was led by the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria. Acting CEO Matt McCann takes up the role permanently. Read More
Expedia Group pledges $275M to coronavirus recovery, gives lodging partners “free” marketing
News / Online
Expedia Group pledges $275M to coronavirus recovery, gives lodging partners “free” marketing
By Jill Menze | May 28, 2020
Expedia Group is dedicating more than a quarter of a billion dollars to help its lodging partners, destinations and the travel industry rebound from the impact of the coronavirus. Read More
Destination X - The new normal in tourism
News / Technology
Destination X - The new normal in tourism
By PhocusWire | May 27, 2020
Have we learned anything, or do we race back to the same mistakes that many destinations and attractions were making prior to the outbreak?  Read More
What to know about travel marketing across generations post-COVID-19
Opinion / Online
What to know about travel marketing across generations post-COVID-19
By Ann Fishman - Generational Targeted Marketing | May 22, 2020
Here's how travel providers can make adjustments to accommodate the future needs and proclivities of distinct generations of American travelers. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Virtual travel's time has finally come
By Tedd Evers - TripTuner | May 14, 2020
Virtual tours are no longer a nice to have - traffic and interest are on the rise now as a way of providing location interactivity. Read More
What hotels need to consider before ramping up marketing efforts
Opinion / Online
What hotels need to consider before ramping up marketing efforts
By Bill Chase - Koddi | May 14, 2020
Hotel marketers should consider timing, goals, regions and channels as they plan for post-COVID-19 recovery Read More
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Opinion / Online
5 ways travel marketers should prepare for recovery
By Ashish Arya - Pinterest | May 13, 2020
Pinterest's head of travel strategy and marketing has tips on how to inspire travel once restrictions ease. Read More
Travel startup accelerator seeks ideas to help promote Russian tourism
News / Startups
Travel startup accelerator seeks ideas to help promote Russian tourism
By Linda Fox | May 11, 2020
Entrepreneur and cybersecurity expert Eugene Kaspersky is behind the initiative. He says that while it might feel like a strange time to focus on travel, it’s important to support startups. Read More
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Opinion / Online
How to rebuild a "future-fit" tourism industry
By Justin Francis - Responsible Travel | May 11, 2020
Responsible Travel CEO Justin Francis shares what's on his wish list for the tourism industry after COVID-19. Read More
Without travel, is there room for influencer marketing?
News / Online
Without travel, is there room for influencer marketing?
By Jill Menze | May 1, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has not only brought the physical act of traveling to a halt – but it’s also stopped travel brands from distributing marketing dollars in the same ways they did prior to... Read More
Diving trips platform Zublu adds $1M in seed funding
News / Startups
Diving trips platform Zublu adds $1M in seed funding
By Linda Fox | April 29, 2020
The round was led by Wavemaker Partners, with Mana Impact, She1k and angel investors also participating. Read More
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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
Lasting effects of tech-led coronavirus lockdowns on travel and tourism
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
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