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Google Price Insights Expand to Hotel Booking

December 13, 2018

The search engine is implementing OTA-like services to aid in trip planning   Google has been r...

Vietnam welcomes a boom in visitors

December 11, 2018

With an influx of travelers, the southeast Asian country is seeing growth in resort development. &nb...

Timeshare Continues to Grow

December 5, 2018

ARDA’s latest study finds that vacation ownership is in good health.   According to the lates...

Destination Spotlight: The French Countryside

November 29, 2018

With historic charm and a recently designated UNESCO World Heritage site, the French countryside has...

The Benefits of Local SEO

November 20, 2018

Optimizing your website for your resort’s location gives locals an easy way to find your property....

How to Mitigate Food Waste

November 15, 2018

Consumers are a catalyst for hotels, resorts, and restaurants to rethink how they use food resources...

Ecotourism Opportunities Abound in South Africa

November 7, 2018

The new World Heritage designation helps spark interest in the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains region....

Air Pollution Impacts Visitation to National Parks

November 1, 2018

Some U.S. parks have as much ozone in the air as major cities.   California’s beloved Joshua ...

The Key to Repeat Business

October 24, 2018

Familiarity, experiences, and social media engagement may entice your guests to book a second time. ...

Hyperpersonalization in Customer Marketing: The Dos and Don’ts

October 16, 2018

Using data-driven marketing strategies the right way can enrich the consumer experience and drive re...

How Smartwatches Are Changing Resort Operations

October 11, 2018

Wearable technology is freeing up hands—and valuable staff time.   More than 141 million smar...

New Discount Airlines Prepare for Takeoff

October 3, 2018

Use of smaller-market airports allows carriers to offer cheaper flights in the U.S. and abroad. &nbs...

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