Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How can sustainability practices be integrated into hotel marketing strategies to appeal to the growing eco-conscious consumer base? What are the common challenges? (Question by Michael J. Goldrich)Â Our Marketing Expert Panel Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & Chief Advisor, Vivander Moriya Rockman - Chief of
The right hotel energy solution is a major concern for any hotel business. Rising energy costs can dramatically affect your bottom line. In addition, today's eco-minded travelers are increasingly concerned with the impact of their stay on the environment. In this article, you'll learn how your hotel business can reduce costs, attract more guests, and care for the planet at
The shift towards regenerative tourism represents a significant opportunity for hotels to differentiate themselves in a crowded market while contributing positively to the greater good. By effectively marketing these initiatives, hotels can attract conscious travelers, enhance their brand reputation, and play an important role in shaping the future of tourism. Rising Demand for Travel That Gives Back: Regenerative Tourism In
One of the most important technological trends within the hotel industry today is the rise of smart hotel technology. This technology can benefit both hotel owners and guests alike, potentially improving financial results as well as the customer experience itself. In this article, you will learn more about a smart hotel, why technology is becoming so important, and the various
Today’s travelers aren’t just better-educated and better-informed, they’re more concerned than ever about adopting responsible practices around their journeys. The upshot is that these savvy travelers actively seek experiences and accommodations that align with their values — especially concerning environmental and sustainability practices. Reasons Behind the Popularity of Sustainable Travel There are compelling reasons behind this trend. First, heightened awareness
Technology is crucial to the tourism and travel industry, helping businesses with day-to-day operations while improving the customer experience. For this reason, hotels, airlines, restaurants, and other companies must keep up with the latest technology trends within the travel industry. In this article, you can learn more about the new travel tech trends of 2024. Table of Contents: What is
Tourism development refers to the creation and maintenance of a tourism industry within a particular location, and sustainable tourism development is concerned with ensuring this process takes factors like environmental, cultural, and economic sustainability into account. Here, you can find out more about sustainability within tourism. Table of Contents: What Is Sustainable Tourism Development? Key Stakeholders of Sustainable Tourism Development
Sustainable tourism aims to reduce the harms caused by the tourism industry, protect communities and secure the industry's long-term future. As a concept, it's concerned with minimizing any negative environmental, economic and social consequences stemming from tourism activities. The importance of sustainable tourism is growing as people become more aware of the threat of climate change. There is also heightened
One of the growing trends within the tourism industry is the growth of ecotourism, which centers on ecological conservation. However, to fully understand this concept, looking at the advantages and disadvantages and some real-world examples of ecotourism in action is essential. Table of Contents: What is Ecotourism? What Are the Principles of Ecotourism? What is the Difference Between Ecotourism and
Owners and marketers need to keep pace with the latest hotel trends, because new technology, shifting social attitudes, demographic changes, and emerging economic realities fundamentally alter how hotels and their customers do business. The effects of the COVID pandemic can still be felt in the customer decision process, making hotels adapt. In this article, you can learn more about the
Travel trends are the various behaviors, preferences, strategies and technologies that shape the travel industry. These trends can be the result of innovations, lifestyle factors and local or global events. For businesses operating in the travel industry, it's essential to stay up-to-date with the latest travel trends, because this assists with efforts to either meet or exceed customer expectations. Additionally,
Slow tourism is an emerging tourism trend that serves as an antidote to some of the negative aspects of mass tourism. At the same time, slow tourism places a strong emphasis on sustainability, engagement with local culture, and fully appreciating travel experiences. Here, you can learn more about slow tourism, including how it is defined, its growing importance, and how
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel Today’s guests are growing increasingly aware of sustainability efforts in travel. What marketing messages best convey a hotel’s sustainability efforts? (Question proposed by Alessandro Inversini) Our Marketing Expert Panel Susanne Williams - Performance and Revenue Director, Journey Hospitality Daphne Beers - Owner, Your-Q Hospitality Academy Stephanie
No one can be blamed for prioritising the survival of their business in the past year, which was challenging to a degree no one could have expected. As hospitality gears up to welcome guests again, it's clear that some priorities have shifted permanently. However, there are many, like the journey towards environmentally responsible tourism, that will undoubtedly return as matters
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in association with Globalia, the leading tourism group in Spain and Latin America, has selected the finalists of the 2nd Global Tourism Startup Competition, an initiative that the two entities have been working on since 2018 when its first edition was held. In the competition’s first two editions, Wakalua, the global tourism innovation hub powered