Travel Technology, Industry Outlook

Guide to Digital Marketing for Tours, Activities, & Attractions

April 6, 2022

Guide to Digital Marketing
Attractions, tours, and activities marketers face unique challenges within the travel space. As a travel vertical that often deals with last-minute bookers and walk-ups, and still invests heavily in out-of-home advertising solutions, online marketing can seem daunting, time-consuming, or unnecessary. However, there is a massive opportunity to capture online bookings: operators sold $44 billion worth of experiences through their own websites and online travel agencies (OTAs) in 20191 indicating that there are more dollars for the taking, and more ways to engage with your potential visitors

Spotlight

The Travel Authority Corporate

The Travel Authority was established in 2004 to offer sophisticated travel solutions to meet the needs of modern travellers. The company experienced such phenomenal growth that within a few, short years it has expanded to become The Travel Authority Group — comprising of the original Travel Authority, to cater to business needs (now operating in three locations across Australia), and The Holiday Authority, The Cruise Authority and most recently, The Events Authority.

OTHER WHITEPAPERS
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Restarting Permissible Business Travel

whitePaper | May 24, 2021

Optimism is growing for a return to business travel. 79% of Travel Managers and GBTA members say they would be “very comfortable” or “comfortable” traveling after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. 55% of Travel Managers say business travelers are “willing” or “very willing” to travel for business, up from 49% at the start of 2021. To help you lead the restart of business travel for your organization, here are 7 key steps to consider.

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HARMONISING AIR TRAVEL

whitePaper | May 4, 2022

As we begin to imagine a post-COVID reality, the imperative is to attract once again the millions of people now discouraged from booking flights as a result of confusion over travel requirements, and also to ensure as an industry we are prepared for future health crise The Harmonising Air Travel White Paper is ambitious and far sighted, and was created in consultation with a broad range of aviation stakeholders.

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The vendors’ view on the transition to a world of Offers and Orders

whitePaper | October 13, 2022

Based on present trends, we believe it will be possible for some airlines and their partners to see a world of 100% Offers and Orders by 2030. This means that full capabilities, based on global open standards and a modular architecture, need to be ready and available for any airline that wishes to embark on this journey. In partnership with key industry players, IATA has published a vision of a world with 100% Offers and Orders. The New Distribution Capability (NDC) has been a catalyst in this journey to airline retailing. However, many implementations sell rely on legacy artefacts such as filed fares, booking classes, PNRs and E-Tickets/EMDs. Vendors are developing retailing plaƞorms in this context, however, so far, none of them propose a completely legacy-free environment with Offers and Orders only.

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Reimagining Tourism in the Era of the Metaverse

whitePaper | December 6, 2022

The tourism industry, with travel and hospitality as two of its major components, is no longer the same as it was. Consumer behaviors toward tourism have significantly changed, influenced by the desire for safety and social contact and the accelerated shift to digital. Travel planning now happens with just a few clicks — from selecting a travel location and checking safety protocols to receiving information on flights and lodgings. For businesses, this means tougher asks from customers and greater competition for wallet share, especially as digital evens out the playing field between small and large companies.

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ABB Hospitality The number one solution for first-class hotels

whitePaper | August 18, 2022

A vision for the perfect building What’s key is the synergy created in the building as a whole. It starts with the power that’s created using renewable sources of energy, which then feeds into the things that this power can do for the people within – from the infrastructure in the buildings right through to the emotional experience of the occupants, from the lowest parking level right through to the most exquisite penthouse suite.

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Opening the door to a world of opportunities 5G in travel

whitePaper | September 28, 2022

5G allows IoT devices to communicate and share data faster than ever. 5G boosts cellular bandwidth, making it easier to network large numbers of IoT devices together. 5G offers ultra-low latency that reduces data processing and internet response times.

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Spotlight

The Travel Authority Corporate

The Travel Authority was established in 2004 to offer sophisticated travel solutions to meet the needs of modern travellers. The company experienced such phenomenal growth that within a few, short years it has expanded to become The Travel Authority Group — comprising of the original Travel Authority, to cater to business needs (now operating in three locations across Australia), and The Holiday Authority, The Cruise Authority and most recently, The Events Authority.

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