Data is readily available about consumers’ travel habits by age group or geographic area. A simple Google search shows us the hottest destinations right now. But, what many of us want to better understand is: what compels someone to go...

According to the International Trade Administration, Americans are traveling internationally more than ever, with trips to all areas of the world increasing. As naturally follows, travel companies are taking advantage of this trend, with more companies offering international bookings to...

Merriam-Webster defines innovation as “the introduction of something new; a new idea, method or device.” Are evolving technology and commonplace devices (once considered science fiction) changing the meaning to the introduction of something not simply new, but significant too? Whatever...

How much is spent on tours and activities each year? Estimates range from US $135 billion to $200 billion. Cited as the third largest travel sector, this group is less a clearly defined sector and more a massive group that...

Millennials are now the largest demographic group. It’d be hard to miss that news, unless you’ve spent the past couple years in a cave, disconnected. Countless articles and research papers have been written about this massive group -- 79 million...

Simple things—such as holding open a door, offering a handshake or sharing a joke you heard the night before—aren’t so simple when traveling overseas. If your clients or employees are planning to travel overseas, it’s important to help them understand...

The evolution of all-inclusive resorts in a Cinderella story of sorts. For some time now, this vacation option was associated with mediocre buffet food, watered down drinks, sub-par accommodations, hidden charges, and lack-luster activities. While none of this sounds astoundingly...

O Canada! Set to celebrate its 150th birthday, the world’s second largest country is poised as a top tourist destination for 2017. The New York Times has named this northern nation No. 1 on its list, noting that Canada is...

Targeting solo female travelers as a single market is virtually impossible – women of all ages, life stages, nationalities, education levels and socioeconomic backgrounds are taking to solo travel. A Market that’s Too Big to be “Niche” Internet chatter around...

Some travel agencies specialize in the luxury travel space. Others focus on serving cruisers. Then again, many travel professionals offer a little bit of everything, suiting the fancy of whatever travel ideas customers bring to their attention. There’s no one...