Weather and Climate Information for Tourism

Tourism is one of the largest and fastest growing global economic sectors. It is a significant contributor to national and local economies around the world and is increasingly promoted as having an important role in contributing to the UN Millennium Development Goals, particularly the alleviation of poverty in the least Developed Countries (LDCs).

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Ships and Trips Travel

We are a Northern California-based host travel agency. Our Independent Contractors are dedicated Travel Professionals who love to see and experience the world, and love to help our clients do the same! The Specialists at Ships and Trips Travel have a passion for exploring the world around us that we combine with a dedication to superior customer service to deliver premium travel experiences. We're confident that our prices, our personal service, and our exclusive vacation values regularly wow our clients and we welcome the opportunity to prove our value to you!

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Nomadix Passpoint For Hospitality

whitePaper | January 5, 2022

As a critical amenity, the Wi-Fi experience at hotels affects satisfaction ratings, but hoteliers can struggle with delivering a service that matches guest expectations. Today’s hotel guests, especially loyal returning visitors, deserve a better internet experience, without repeated logins, forms and passwords, but also require stronger security and privacy as they roam between various Wi-Fi locations and providers.

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The Reopening of ASEAN: TRADE, TOURISM AND TRAVEL

whitePaper | March 29, 2022

While pandemic challenges continued to be at the forefront in 2021, the region witnessed increasing geopolitical competition. China-US rivalry intensified, leading to development such as the creation of the trilateral security arrangement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States (AUKUS) involving nuclear technology. Multilateralism was also contested with the rise of protectionism, trade wars, and a lack of global leadership due to preoccupation with domestic affairs.

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Deploying next-generation airline loyalty programs

whitePaper | November 15, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic not only dramatically limited travel but also caused permanent shifts in traveler behavior, forever changing “business as usual” for airlines. No touchpoints with travelers have changed more profoundly than loyalty programs. In 2020, airline industry revenues totaled $328 billion, about 40% of revenue from the previous year, McKinsey reports. Benefits designed for frequent flyers continue to lose their efficacy as uncertainty around the return of business travel remains.

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Designing for Hospitality Spaces

whitePaper | November 21, 2022

The foundations of good design are form and function, and this is true in the hospitality industry as well. Above all, it is critical that the interior design of hospitality spaces creates an inviting atmosphere for guests while ensuring safety and security, a smooth flow and an engaging spatial experience. A hospitality space's foundational backdrop is made up of its flooring and walls. When choosing flooring and cladding materials, a range of considerations come into play: performance, safety, maintenance costs, and more. For hightraffic areas, they must be durable and functional, while delivering premium, on-trend aesthetics. The selection of materials that add value and improve both comfort and visual appeal is essential to the establishment's success.

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Holiday digital marketing For the travel and tourism industry

whitePaper | December 16, 2019

The holiday season is quickly approaching, it’s essential that your destination or your hotel have the right Digital Marketing strategy guidelines laid out to boost engagement, visits and direct bookings.

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Ready, get set, go green! Smart strategies for sustainable meetings and events.

whitePaper | March 15, 2022

t’s time to get back to in-person events – and to do so responsibly, in a way that minimises negative impacts on the environment. This white paper is designed to help travel and meetings professionals deliver the sustainable events their travellers and attendees expect.

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Spotlight

Ships and Trips Travel

We are a Northern California-based host travel agency. Our Independent Contractors are dedicated Travel Professionals who love to see and experience the world, and love to help our clients do the same! The Specialists at Ships and Trips Travel have a passion for exploring the world around us that we combine with a dedication to superior customer service to deliver premium travel experiences. We're confident that our prices, our personal service, and our exclusive vacation values regularly wow our clients and we welcome the opportunity to prove our value to you!

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