In this issue:
Will Tourico Power the Travel Booking Engine for Alibaba?
The world’s largest online retailer looks to sell a new product, while Tourico looks to expand its own footprint globally … read more …
As ITB Convenes, Not Everyone is Upbeat about the Outlook for Europe
The euro’s year-on-year decline has some receptive tour operators more skittish about the prospects for inbound traffic, even if the outlook for European travel within the Eurozone is upbeat … read more …
In Germany, Consumers, Travel Trade in Buoyant Mood for ITB 2015
The travel trade sees a good year ahead, but primarily for short-haul destinations … read more …
Exchange Rate Plunge Leads to Bump in U.S. Travel to Canada
In just a few years, the value of the loonie vs. the U.S. dollar has dropped by 20 percent and Americans are making more day trips into Canada … read more …
Japan is Top Country Brand for 2014-15, USA is 7th
The perception of the nation’s business potential is what makes it the strongest country brand–find out what else contributes to its ranking … read more …
Growth Market Travelers Have Money, Will Visit, Will Spend
What destination is a “must visit” place for travelers from India and China–the current data may surprise you … read more …
What is a Receptive Tour Operator (\ri-ˈsep-tiv\ˈtu̇r\ˈä-pə-ˌrā-tər\)?
Want to educate your revenue manager as to the importance of working with receptive tour operators? Your answers are here … read more …
Top 25 U.S. Beaches for 2015 Named
The Spanish name of the top beach means short rest or nap, which seems like a good reason for a visit … read more …
