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Latest Travel and Tourism Industry News, Trends and Guides for Travel Agents and Tour Operators
2021-06-14 17:30
With lockdown restrictions easing in many parts of the world and borders reopening, there is a renewed sense of optimism in the industry. Travel searches on Google and online portals h… Read More
2021-01-28 07:42
The effects of the worldwide virus outbreak and widespread lockdown have plunged the global economy into a crisis. The US economy was predicted to contract by 6.1% this year, while the… Read More
2020-12-16 17:29
So 2020 is finally about to come to a close. Phew! What a year it has been! Nobody even in their wildest dreams could have imagined this year would turn out the way that...
The post 10 Most… Read More
2020-12-01 10:15
As face-to-face interactions reduce and remote working becomes a norm, travel agencies need to have the right tools to manage their business remotely. To this end, agencies across the globe… Read More
2020-11-14 11:57
Tourism is among the fastest-growing industries in the world, particularly in emerging economies. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has put the brakes on travel, it’s only temporary and t… Read More
2020-11-05 06:52
The days of people walking into a hotel and asking – “Do you have a room available?” are long gone. Now, everybody likes to book their hotel rooms on the internet in advanc… Read More
2020-10-29 11:33
If you are looking for an online solution for your travel business, you typically have three options: Build it in-house Outsource it to a services-based IT company Outsource it to a travel t… Read More
2020-10-13 09:24
If you’re still relying on spreadsheets and outdated tools (or worse, pen-and-paper!) to manage your travel agency, it’s time to upgrade! There are a plethora of wonderful tech t… Read More
2020-08-18 11:57
If you are a travel agency or a tour operator, particularly one dealing in FIT tours and boutique vacations, a big part of your job is building highly personalized itineraries and proposals… Read More
2020-06-19 12:45
The State of the Industry The coronavirus pandemic has easily been the worst crisis the tourism industry has ever faced. Within 2-3 months of the outbreak, it created a chain of events that… Read More
2020-05-04 13:30
Post-COVID Challenges for OTAs with Air APIs The airline industry is likely to undergo drastic changes post-COVID, which will impact both airlines and OTAs. Country specific quarantine, airl… Read More
2020-04-15 11:06
As travel businesses grow bigger, they invest in multiple software solutions for various business functions. These include CRM software, Accounting, ERP, Email Marketing, HRMS, Expense Manag… Read More
2020-03-27 09:18
The freedom of choice is sweet.It’s sweeter when all the possible choices are laid out in front of the eyes, eliminating the need to look elsewhere. That’s what an online travel… Read More
Move Over Flights And Hotels: Experiences And Ground Services Are The Next Frontier In Online Travel
2020-03-19 07:13
Experience maketh the travel. Yes, we made that up but isn’t it true? A travel experience is more than just flight and hotel bookings. It encompasses what travelers do during their tri… Read More
2020-03-12 04:54
The industry is facing difficult times due to the Coronavirus pandemic. We hope that the next few weeks bring good news for all of us. Many of you would have made business resolutions for… Read More
2020-03-05 09:05
Sports and travel are the two most loved activities in our times. When we combine this love for them, sports tourism takes birth. It wouldn’t be wrong to say it is one of the...
The po… Read More
2020-02-25 05:19
Data science is the coming together of various paradigms, algorithms, tools, and machine learning principles to derive descriptive, predictive, prescriptive and machine learning goals to det… Read More
2020-02-19 08:45
That’s the thing about technology. It benefits everyone! There’s always a lot of talk about how technology has made life easier for consumers. Travel planning is easier, bookings… Read More
2020-02-12 08:58
Atop the mountain, as the cool breeze tickles your neck, you sigh in pure bliss. Amidst the lush greenery, as the birds chirp, you marvel at nature.Surrounded by historical monuments, as you… Read More
2020-02-05 06:57
Scenario 1: Let’s travel next month. Sure, where are we going? Damn. Scenario 2:Announcement: The flight is delayedOUR HOTEL BOOKINGS!Damn. Scenario 3: Did you know it was going to rai… Read More
2020-01-22 10:28
Destination marketing has evolved considerably from magazines and flyers to a paramount level through daily scrolling. Various platforms have cantered a big journey to come to the point of c… Read More
2020-01-09 06:37
Travel behavior and attitudes towards travel providers have undergone a massive transformation over the past few years. The modern traveler compares not only the various options a travel age… Read More
2019-12-26 07:33
Travel has seen an incredible digital transformation over the last decade. Technologies like AI and Mobile have produced large scale disruption. With the number of aspirant travelers continu… Read More
2019-12-11 10:02
Planning your trade show calendar for 2020? Our team has curated a list of the top travel trade shows across the world tourism firms should attend to promote their brand and get more busines… Read More
2019-12-04 11:16
It’s December, which means it’s time for our annual round-up of the most popular posts on our blog! We hope you all had a wonderful 2019…we certainly did! Like the years g… Read More
2019-11-09 09:46
Amid growing competition and thinning margins in leisure travel, serving the needs of corporate travelers represents a lucrative opportunity for travel agencies. Business travel is on the ri… Read More
2019-10-24 06:40
Amid the big debate on Google Ads Vs Facebook Ads, deciding how to diversify your advertising spends between these two platforms can be challenging for travel marketers. Both the platforms a… Read More
2019-10-16 07:58
There’s no doubt that the world of travel is becoming increasingly global. The way travel is distributed has also undergone a major transformation. Online technologies have allowed tou… Read More
2019-09-18 06:29
Artificial Intelligence is at the cutting edge of business. It is increasingly becoming a make-or-break criterion for big enterprises that operate online. But online travel is one industry w… Read More
2019-09-09 08:44
The Muslim Travel market is one of the fastest growing segments in the tourism sector, with contribution to the global tourism economy expected to jump 35% to US$300 Billion by 2026. This gr… Read More
2019-08-19 07:42
TravelCarma is proud to announce its participation at ITB Asia 2019, taking place in Singapore from 16th-18th October, 2019. ITB Asia is the leading tourism trade show in Asia, and among the… Read More
2019-08-14 12:26
Current Challenges facing Travel Concierge Service Providers There is massive growth in the demand for travel concierge services, as more and more banks and credit card companies are offerin… Read More
2019-08-07 09:55
With a plethora of online travel agencies emerging globally and regionally, the competition is growing at breakneck speed, which in turn is leading to thinning profit margins. Moreover, book… Read More
2019-07-24 06:44
TravelCarma, a leading Travel Technology company providing Travel ERP and distribution solutions to OTAs, DMCs and Wholesalers, is now integrated with GIATA, the world’s largest hotel… Read More
2019-06-20 09:25
As the travel industry becomes increasingly digitized, tourism firms across the world are realizing the importance of going online and investing in online booking technology. Now, if you&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-06-12 07:53
We are living in a high-speed world where trends change every day, and travelers’ habits are no exception. Be it a young traveler or a senior traveler, everyone craves for new experien… Read More
2019-05-23 09:27
Who isn’t aware of the ever-soaring success of Amazon since its inception? The online marketing giant has been setting some serious digital marketing goals for brands looking to boost… Read More
2019-05-09 11:24
Travel Agency ERP systems are typically available in two hosting models: Cloud-based (or SaaS) and On-premises. We compared the differences between them in one of our earlier posts, outlinin… Read More
2019-04-30 09:47
A Travel ERP is an essential solution for travel agencies looking to grow their business and thrive in an increasingly digitized industry. However, oftentimes agencies don’t put enough… Read More
2019-04-08 03:30
The Travel distribution system covers all the channels through which travel is bought and sold. Distribution channels and consumer purchasing behavior varies from market to market and one ne… Read More
2019-03-30 07:18
Most travel brands out there focus all their efforts only on the booking part of the travel lifecycle. And why not? Bookings are what generate revenue at the end of the day, isn’t it?… Read More
2019-03-22 10:05
Okay, so you’re convinced that it’s high time your travel company invested in an online travel booking platform. And why not? Almost 50% of travel is booked online, and that numb… Read More
2019-02-21 09:26
FOMO is a buzzword that has become extremely popular among Millennials. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, FOMO is an abbreviation for ‘Fear of Missing Out’. Oxfo… Read More
2019-02-12 07:25
Client Overview The client is an online travel agency in Saudi Arabia for international hotel bookings. Through a user friendly and effective interface, the online accommodation booking webs… Read More
2019-01-29 06:55
Client Overview The client offers flight status alert services in Dublin and has regional offices in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It provides a smart service for travelers flight status alert &a&hell…Read More
2019-01-07 11:29
The tourism industry over the last few years has witnessed a major shift in how travel is planned and booked. Let’s look at leisure travel for example: A few years ago, a customer look… Read More
2018-12-24 07:39
As another eventful year draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the year that’s been and revisit the wonderful work done by our content marketing team in bringing to our audie… Read More
2018-12-17 11:39
Client Overview The client is an incoming tour operator based in Peru, providing customized packages to its b2c and b2b clients. It has direct contracts with over 200 hotels across Peru as w… Read More
2018-12-03 06:26
In Part 1 of our Online Travel Glossary we shared a list of essential terms used in online travel that tourism businesses today should be aware. Part 1 covered terms from A-M. In Part...
The… Read More
2018-11-22 08:08
The Travel and Tourism industry is getting increasingly digital, transforming various aspects of travel, including distribution, marketing, operations, administration and planning. This tran… Read More
2018-11-13 09:14
We are happy to announce that TravelCarma is now integrated with Bitpay – one of the world’s leading Bitcoin Payment Processors! This means that that TravelCarma clients can now… Read More
2018-09-07 09:32
China’s outbound tourism growth has exploded over the last decade or so, overtaking developed economies like US and Germany. What’s surprising is that only 7 per cent of Chinese… Read More
2018-08-24 07:09
For travel firms with B2B operations, eg. large travel agencies, suppliers and tour operators, managing their network of sub-agents poses a huge challenge, especially if the agents are sprea… Read More
2018-08-21 10:04
It has always been our endeavor to offer best-in-class solutions to our clients to help them. This includes regularly adding new travel suppliers onto the platform and enabling our clients t… Read More
2018-08-13 10:48
An Online Bus Booking Software increases reservations by offering a better performance, useful value additions and a less complex booking process. This software also provides on-board… Read More
2018-07-14 11:47
Whether you’re a travel startup or an established travel agency, there’s no denying the fact that competition in the tourism industry is at an all time high. There are hundreds a… Read More
2018-07-02 13:32
Managing B2B Sales Channels is an essential yet challenging aspect for Suppliers, Tour Operators and Large Agencies. They work with a large number of sub-agents/resellers spread across diver… Read More
2018-06-05 07:29
Both emerging markets and mature markets have a large number offline travel agencies which have been operating comfortably over the years. They provide personalized service, interacti… Read More
2018-04-23 09:12
Globalization coupled with the phenomenal growth of the web-based technologies has transformed the travel industry into a global marketplace. Thanks to technology, agencies that were… Read More
2018-04-06 07:03
Social media has really exploded in recent years, and is now one of the most influential marketing channels for tourism companies. Studies have shown that almost 60% travelers today r… Read More
2018-03-21 08:04
DMOs, or Destination Management Organizations are typically non-profit agencies or tourism authorities that oversee the marketing and promotions of specific destinations. They create and imp… Read More
2018-02-27 07:55
The travel industry is going cashless, with more and more people booking air tickets, hotels and activities through credit cards, net banking and e-wallets using their smartphones. The indus… Read More
2018-02-06 05:35
Travel agencies across the globe face a number of challenges that directly impact their efficiency & profitability. These range from accessing real-time inventory to generating quotation… Read More
2018-01-12 06:27
Virtual Reality as a technology has existed for a while now, but it has evolved significantly lately and its applications in travel are only being realized now. It is touted as one of the… Read More
2018-01-02 06:40
There is Phenomenal Growth in Online Travel Today. Online Travel Sales are expected to cross $800 billion by 2020 and will account for 60% of Bookings. It is predicted that the Travel Techno… Read More
2017-12-18 06:10
2 minute readAs another eventful year draws to a close, we thank all the readers of our blog for their continued support and appreciation of our efforts. 2017 has been a very successful year… Read More
2017-12-11 07:14
5 minute readIntroduction Like we have mentioned in many of our past blog posts, travel is getting increasingly digitized in nature, with more and more people using the internet to research… Read More
2017-12-05 07:20
4 minute readMost travel brands nowadays track how social media marketing impacts their bottomline. And while brands are investing millions of dollars in creating content for social channels… Read More
2017-10-11 10:22
5 minute readWe live in an increasingly digital era where securing the enormous amount of sensitive data that is generated is becoming of paramount concern, particularly in the e-commerce sp… Read More
2017-09-28 06:41
2 minute readIn one of our earlier posts, we threw some light on the key mobile trends that are shaping the world of travel and how mobile technologies are fundamentally changing traveler be… Read More
2017-09-26 07:38
3 minute readNot so long ago, we were approached by a large DMC in Aruba. It wouldn’t be inaccurate to say that they’re one of the most unique and progressive hotel and tourism e… Read More
2017-08-29 07:34
7 minute readThe travel industry has seen a massive transformation owing to the widespread penetration of the internet. Looking towards 2020 and beyond, the travel industry experts exchange… Read More
2017-08-09 09:43
8 minute read Introduction With increasing digitization in travel and hospitality, it has become essential for travel firms to build a strong online presence. Studies have shown that a… Read More
2017-07-17 11:59
1 minute read With more and more people using the internet to plan and book travel, online user reviews have become extremely crucial for travel providers. According to studies, 85% of… Read More
2017-07-10 11:46
4 minute readWhile traditional travel agencies face tremendous challenges from large OTAs that have built a huge customer base over the last decade or so, they can turn the game on its head… Read More
2017-06-26 07:55
2 minute readIntroduction Not so long ago, we were approached by one of the largest online car rental agencies in Australia, offering rental cars from multiple suppliers including Hertz, Avi… Read More
2017-06-21 06:57
5 minute readWhether it’s a family holiday, romantic getaway, solo trip, business travel or just a random unplanned trip with friends, travelers are more than happy to share the highli… Read More
2017-06-06 06:34
1 minute readWith over 260 member airlines and 80,000+ member agents in over 120 countries, IATA (International Air Transport Association) is the leading body of the aviation industry. An IA… Read More
2017-05-30 09:47
5 minute readThe effect of seasonality in the tourism industry is a major marketing challenge for business owners and it can be hard to keep your head above the water once the busy holi… Read More
2017-05-16 06:37
6 minute readWhile there are travelers who love to spend time by the beach side, enjoying the cool breeze and relishing the peaceful ambience at the shores, there are also many who do not fa… Read More
2017-04-18 10:02
1 minute readThe Travel Industry has seen a remarkable shift in the last decade or so. Whether it’s traveling for business or leisure, the modern customer prefers a seamless pre-trip… Read More
2017-03-28 04:30
6 minute readOne of the most frequently asked questions by travel agents when it comes to marketing and expanding their business is: Why do I need social in my marketing arsenal? There are m… Read More
2017-03-21 09:39
4 minute readAs diaphanous as it sounds, there is possibly no one who does not enjoy being recognized, welcomed and treated as a special customer. The Travel industry is gradually waking up… Read More
2017-03-08 07:50
8 minute readIntroduction Inventory is the heart and soul of any travel agency. Without the right inventory/content at competitive rates for your market, people are not likely to buy from yo… Read More
2017-02-27 08:48
2 minute readAn Online Booking System helps travel management companies to provide their customers with an online solution for their travel needs. It brings in efficiency and helps both the… Read More
2017-02-21 04:30
3 minute readTravelCarma’s Tour Operator solution allows Tour Operators to package and sell their tours online. Using our system, they can combine flights, hotels, activities and trans… Read More
2017-02-08 08:26
5 minute readThe scope of travel as an industry offers a plethora of choices to people – whether it’s the choice of destination, flight or hotel options, things to do, places to… Read More
2017-02-01 11:44
5 minute readJust imagine yourself sitting on the comfortable couch of your home while enjoying the 3D panoramic views of Tuscany’s scenic setting, Cappadocia’s mars-like landsca… Read More
2017-01-19 07:13
5 minute readWith the growth of the internet and the emergence of a whole new trend of millennial-travel, Online Travel Agencies or OTAs have become the dominant marketing channel in the Tra… Read More
2017-01-03 12:20
2 minute readA very happy new year to all our readers! 2016 was an eventful year for the travel industry, with several events that brought about significant changes in the way the industry o… Read More
2016-12-28 07:31
6 minute readThe Travel and Hospitality Industry leapt into 2016 with a plethora of speculations and predictions. Despite the political turmoil, bumpy world economic graphs, terror alerts an… Read More
2016-12-20 11:41
4 minute readBeing concerned and protective about the environment is of growing importance in the tourism sector. With more and more tourists becoming cautious about how-not-to-harm-the-plac… Read More
2016-12-19 07:11
3 minute readTravelCarma allows Destination Management Companies or DMCs to market their travel services online, enabling them to reach a much wider audience than they otherwise would. They… Read More
2016-12-12 08:37
5 minute readIf you are reading this, chances are, either you are planning for a fam trip or have already been a part of it. As per the definition, ‘A familiarization trip is a low-cos… Read More
2016-11-30 07:27
6 minute readToday is a time when customers can make their own travel arrangements online and travel agents now need to ramp up their marketing strategies if they wish to succeed. All this t… Read More
2016-11-21 12:31
4 minute readWhether it’s about visiting unorthodox destinations, exploring wildlife or simply connecting with the local culture and community of a certain place, avid travelers have a… Read More
2016-11-04 06:43
4 minute readBleisure is a comparatively new buzzword for the travel industry and has been cited as an emerging trend in the last couple of years in the travel segment. The idea of combining… Read More
2016-10-28 06:15
3 minute readOnline travel companies are continually looking to use the latest technology to enhance their online presence; it has been analyzed and observed that online travel technology ha… Read More
2016-10-18 12:15
5 minute readIn a world of consumer impatience and hyper-connectivity, probably a major concern remains whether or not the supplier-DMC-tour operator-retail agent-customer chain holds any re… Read More
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