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109 posts

Colombia's Brilliant Tourism Campaign Focuses on Animal Behavior

Colombia's Brilliant Tourism Campaign Focuses on Animal Behavior

APRIL 13, 2026

United Unlocks Excitement by Finally Serving the Neglected Back of the Plane

United Unlocks Excitement by Finally Serving the Neglected Back of the Plane

MARCH 30, 2026

Is Las Vegas Really Experiencing a Death Spiral?

Is Las Vegas Really Experiencing a Death Spiral?

MARCH 2, 2026

How Carnival Cruise Killed Their Loyalty Program ... And What Happens Next

How Carnival Cruise Killed Their Loyalty Program ... And What Happens Next

JULY 9, 2025

The Secret of Optimism and the New Peruvian Airport

The Secret of Optimism and the New Peruvian Airport

JUNE 13, 2025

The Consequences of Being An Asshole While Flying

The Consequences of Being An Asshole While Flying

JUNE 12, 2025

Tattoorism and the Elusive Quest for the Ultimate Souvenir

Tattoorism and the Elusive Quest for the Ultimate Souvenir

APRIL 23, 2025

Amsterdam Launched a Campaign to Convince British Tourists NOT to Visit. Did It Work?

Amsterdam Launched a Campaign to Convince British Tourists NOT to Visit. Did It Work?

DECEMBER 11, 2024

New Zealand Airport Institutes 3-Minute Hug Limit When Dropping Off

New Zealand Airport Institutes 3-Minute Hug Limit When Dropping Off

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Next Las Vegas Will Be in the Arabian Desert, But It’s a Secret.

The Next Las Vegas Will Be in the Arabian Desert, But It’s a Secret.

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Porto and the Importance of City Branding

Porto and the Importance of City Branding

JULY 15, 2024

Oslo's Unexpected Tourism Campaign Tells Travelers Why They Shouldn't Visit

Oslo's Unexpected Tourism Campaign Tells Travelers Why They Shouldn't Visit

JULY 1, 2024

Why Industrial Tourism Is One of the Fastest Growing Trends in Travel

Why Industrial Tourism Is One of the Fastest Growing Trends in Travel

APRIL 26, 2024

The Good and Bad of Planning Your Next Trip Using AI Travel Tools

The Good and Bad of Planning Your Next Trip Using AI Travel Tools

MARCH 28, 2024

Do You Have the Right to Recline in a Crowded Airplane Economy Seat?

Do You Have the Right to Recline in a Crowded Airplane Economy Seat?

MARCH 27, 2024

Why “Made in Dubai” Will Be the Next Global Brand

Why “Made in Dubai” Will Be the Next Global Brand

JANUARY 20, 2024

The Truth About Airplane Safety

The Truth About Airplane Safety

JANUARY 17, 2024

How To Buy Cultural Souvenirs from Your Vacation in an Ethical Way

How To Buy Cultural Souvenirs from Your Vacation in an Ethical Way

DECEMBER 28, 2023

How Obesity Drugs Are Creating a "Seismic" Shift in the Travel Industry

How Obesity Drugs Are Creating a "Seismic" Shift in the Travel Industry

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Why Airline Passengers Are Assholes (And How We Can Fix It)

Why Airline Passengers Are Assholes (And How We Can Fix It)

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Airlines Get Increasingly Desperate To Save Their Credit Card Revenue

Airlines Get Increasingly Desperate To Save Their Credit Card Revenue

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Inevitability of AI Trip Planners

The Inevitability of AI Trip Planners

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The Paris Syndrome and Coping with Tourism Disappointment

The Paris Syndrome and Coping with Tourism Disappointment

AUGUST 16, 2023

The Travel Guide Scam And Why Brand Is About To Matter More

The Travel Guide Scam And Why Brand Is About To Matter More

AUGUST 14, 2023

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