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How has Social Media Changed the Tourism Industry?

Solimar International

But the explosion of social media platforms between 2006 and 2010 connected individuals around the world like never before, paving the way for another industry upheaval under social media marketing. Read on to learn the history of how social media changed the tourism industry. Let’s rewind to 2004.

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Role of Tourism Consultants: Secret to Success

Solimar International

As they utilize their broad knowledge and expertise, these tourism consultants carve a path toward prosperity for their clients, showcasing the undeniable importance of their role in shaping and promoting sustainable travel destinations. What is the Role of Tourism Consultants?

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Meet Our Summer 2022 Sustainable Tourism and Travel Writing Internship Cohort

Solimar International

Ethan Bollert is a recent graduate of Central Washington University, earning his bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management, with a Tourism Management Specialization. Additionally, his work as the university’s marketing photographer gave him the skills needed to understand content creation and digital marketing.

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What is Overtourism… and How Can We Prevent it?

Solimar International

From advances in the airline industry reducing the costs of airfare, to the enlargement of cruise ships increasing the capacity of passengers on board, it has never been easier for travelers to go from one place to another in the sheer quantities possible today. What causes overtourism? . There is not a single cause of overtourism.

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Travel Booking Engines: Types, Functionality, and Integrations

AltexSoft Travel

Without this software component, you can neither sell nor buy airline tickets or hotel reservations through the Internet. The key systems on the suppliers’ side are: Global Distribution Systems ( GDSs ), bed banks , airline consolidator databases, hotel property management systems ( PMSs ), and.

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Experiential Travel Explained: Players, Distribution Landscape, and Opportunities

AltexSoft Travel

There are large, well-known companies (like TUI or Jet2holidays ) that even operate their own airlines or hotel chains, so that they not only source inventory from external travel suppliers, but use their own as well. Destination management companies: contracting local experiences. Real-world examples.

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Solimar’s Sustainable Tourism Internship – Where are Former Interns Now?

Solimar International

Three times a year, we recruit talented interns to our sustainable tourism internship to help with strategic planning, sustainability research, blog writing & communications, social media marketing, tourism development, and so much more on all of our projects.