Feb. 15, 2010: Loco Over Local: Four Trends That Are Reshaping Tourism by PhocusWright
ocal activities, events, attractions and services have long been overlooked—or passed over—by the broader travel industry. The domain is highly fragmented, with myriad small players operating low-margin independent businesses with little automation. But there are four major trends in Web and mobile technology that are poised to transform this domain, opening entirely new opportunities for travel providers to deliver relevant, contextual content based upon a traveler's location, preferences and profile. This will change how travelers travel.
UNWTO Tourism Outlook 2010
There is no doubt that the world’s tourism industry will look back on 2009 as one of the toughest years in history. On top of a series of political tensions and natural disasters, the industry had to face the fall-out from the economic crisis and the A (h1N1) influenza pandemic. While the industry has been tested often in the past, never has it had to contend with so many challenging issues at the same time.
Thompson & First Choice Travel Trends Report 2009
Are companies and organisations listening to us? To find out, Thomson and First Choice commissioned a nation-wide survey this summer, which was answered online by 917 members of the general public. We are a nation of frustrated consumers according to the survey, which was undertaken for Thomson and First Choice by eDigitalResearch.
Essential Guide to Social Media, March 2009
European Commission Tourism Trends Report - First Quarter 2009
World Economic Forum Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2009
The past year has been a difficult one for the Travel & Tourism (T&T) sector.
ITB World Travel Trends Report 2009
This is the eighth ITB World Travel Trends Report commissioned from IPK International, founders of the World Travel Monitor....
The Outlook for Travel and Strategic Implications for the Caribbean - Tourism Economics Presentation by Michael Greve & Adam Sacks in St. Lucia, January 2009
ABTA 2009 Travel Trends Report
Despite a gloomy outlook, there is plenty to be positive about when it comes to travel in 2009. For many years the British public has seen holidays as more of a necessity than a luxury, and this will still be the case this year...Download Report.
2008 Traveler's Choice Destination Awards Lists 9 Caribbean Countries in Top 100 Destinations Worldwide
World Tourism Market Travel Report 2008
The WTM Global Trends Report 2008, in association with Euromonitor International, demonstrates its underlying strength and influence in people’s daily lives worldwide.
PriceWaterHouse Coopers Report: A rough ride for luxury travel? Dec. 2008
There is an emerging pattern forming as the recession takes hold - those sectors that achieved the biggest growth during the boom era will experience the hardest falls, and luxury travel is no exception....Download report.
Disaster Risk Management for Coastal Tourism Destinations Responding to Climate Change
A Practical Guide for Decision Makers (UNEP, CAST)
The sustainability of coastal tourism destinations depends partly on their ability to adapt planning and management practices to the impacts of climate change and also to increase their ability to effectively manage natural disasters.
ITB: Online Travel: The Internet is the key sales channel for tour operators
In particular, in the main travel markets, the Internet is a targeted way of becoming the most important channel for holiday sales, information and recommendations. The current uncertain economic climate will not stop this trend, although it is likely to require strategic concentration on profitable e-travel applications
Corporate Travel Practices in China - January 2009: Prepared for Amadeus IT Group by PhoCusWright Inc.
Based on extensive research with 112 corporate executives responsible for travel procurement decisions in their companies, this report provides an overview of key elements of corporate travel programs represented in China, including spending patterns.
Economic Commission for Latin American and the Caribbean Publications
ECLAC/CDCC has published well over 1,200 documents during its 25 years of existence. These documents have been in response to the needs and priorities of member countries of the CDCC, and represent research in a variety of socio-economic subject areas.
Health & Wellness Tourism - Ten Strategies for Success Within the CSME by Caribbean Export.
Health and wellness services are primarily provided through the tourism industry. In fact, World Bank estimates on health and wellness tourism worldwide exceed US$40 billion a year, an increase of 30 percent per annum, while the tourism industry as a whole is only growing at a rate of 4-5 percent annually.
Multi-Hazard Contingency Planning Manual for the Caribbean Tourism Sector
A publication of the OAS/CDERA Project for Tourism Disaster Planning Enhancement in the Caribbean.
This Multi-Hazard Contingency Planning Manual integrates three previously developed documents:
• Hurricane Procedures Manual, 2006 revision, revised by CDERA. November 2006;
• Model Institutional Framework for Disaster Management for the Tourism Sector in Caribbean Countries, prepared
by CDERA, November 2006; and
• Multi-Hazard Plan for Caribbean Tourism, drafted by Criterion Strategies, Inc., January 2007.
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