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Gen Z Travel Trends: Why Destinations Should Cater to a New Generation

Solimar International

It’s in the best interest of destination management organizations (DMOs) to frequently engage in tourism planning , and to consistently navigate changing trends and adjust to new demographics. Social Media Driven Wanderlust A Gen Z travel blogger photographs a beautiful blue tile wall in Barcelona, Spain.

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Destinations International Rising Stars Share Their Covid Lessons

Smart Meetings

It should be a perpetual pillar in any destination management organization. Elizabeth Shanaman , vice president of research and market analysis, Visit York County : The impacts of COVID-19 were a reminder that supporting the employees that deliver the visitor experience is crucial to the sustainable growth of a destination.

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Experiential Travel Explained: Players, Distribution Landscape, and Opportunities

AltexSoft Travel

Destination management companies: contracting local experiences. Destination management companies or DMCs are similar to tour operators in a sense that they also organize the travel itinerary, create packages, and usually work with multiple suppliers to make all the necessary arrangements. Sustainability strategy.

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What does it mean to be a sustainable traveler in 2023?

Solimar International

The term sustainable travel comes with many interpretations. In the simplest terms, sustainable travel refers to efforts to engage in environmentally friendly behaviors that limit tourism’s negative impacts on natural environments and local communities. Our top sustainable travel tips for 2023.

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Vacation Rental Management Company: Business Model and Growth Strategies Overview

AltexSoft Travel

Property distribution – they build their own booking websites to drive direct reservations and create listings on various booking platforms (such as Airbnb, Vrbo, or Booking.com) and social media. 70 percent of the 200 most popular cities for vacation rentals have hosting restrictions or certain regulations. Local legislation.

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What is Overtourism… and How Can We Prevent it?

Solimar International

But when a location’s hosts and its guests feel that the quality of life, the experiences offered, and the environment have deteriorated, it’s safe to say that destination is suffering from overtourism. . Not to mention the major role that social media plays in augmenting the effects of overtourism.

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