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WTTC | September 29, 2020

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched a social media campaign to raise awareness of the social benefits of travel. The campaign, dubbed “Travel the world. Make a difference,” asks travelers to share stories about the positive social impact the industry makes on people, places and communities dependent upon tourism for their livelihoods....

Travel Technology, Hospitality Management

Virgin Voyages | September 08, 2023

Virgin Voyages announced a $550 million funding round led by Ares Management for global expansion. Founder Tom McAlpin transitions to Chairman of the Board, while Nirmal Saverimuttu takes over as CEO, bringing extensive experience from Virgin Voyages' early days. Virgin Voyages looks forward to continued success and collaboration with investors, including Ares Management, to drive future growth and innovation. Read More

McKinsey & Company | July 30, 2020

Dramatic changes in consumer behavior during the coronavirus pandemic have been hurting companies’ profits and sales. One of the most troublesome new consumer behaviors is engaging in short bursts of booking travel online. McKinsey & Company has been studying travel search and booking data to detect patterns. The consultancy believes that nimble suppliers and resellers will gain if they adopt more nimble marketing and pricing strategies to cope with the new realities....

Hospitality Management

Inspirato | October 12, 2023

Inspirato Incorporated, an innovative luxury travel subscription brand and Thomas James Homes (TJH), one of the largest replacement homebuilders, currently managing over 500 homes in various stages of production and serving diverse regions, including Southern California, Northern California, the Pacific Northwest, Colorado, and Arizona, has entered into a strategic partnership. In this strategic collab...