For many in travel, distribution would be considered the lifeblood of the industry. The triumverate of travel, or the BIG THREE of distribution, would tend to agree. These companies, born from the... Read more »
Tourism is an Experience Industry, So Deliver Experiences
Date: June 7th, 2009 @ 00:43
One of my favorite things about speaking at conferences and seminars around the World is what I learn while I’m there. I often find that I learn just as much being at these confernences as the... Read more »
Tourism Week - Technology Tip #5 - Sell Globally Deliver Locally
Date: June 4th, 2009 @ 22:43
Distribution has been a common (if not cumbersome) part of life for airlines and hotels for many years now. But hotels and airlines are only the thin edge of the wedge when it comes to the abundance... Read more »
Tourism Week - Technology Tip #4 - Social Media Must Dos
Date: June 4th, 2009 @ 16:11
One of the major benefits that small tourism companies have over larger competitors is that they tend to me more nimble and quick to respond to opportunities with technology. The other clear benefit... Read more »
Tourism Week - Technology Tip #3 - EmbraceYour Mobile
Date: June 3rd, 2009 @ 22:55
To demonstrate my point, I’m writing this post on my iPhone. Why, you ask, would I take the time to tap out a full post on my mobile? Partly because I wanted to prove a point but mostly because the... Read more »
Tourism Week - Technology Tip #2 - Building On-line Credibility
Date: June 2nd, 2009 @ 15:51
One of the biggest on-line challenges for a small business, especially a tourism related business, is developing on-line credibility. What do I mean by on-line credibility? Basically it is how credible... Read more »
Tourism Week - Technology Tip #1 - The Costs of a Website
Date: June 1st, 2009 @ 23:42
In celebration of Tourism Week 2009, I would like to present a series of posts that will provide you with the basic tools you’ll need to take the leap to on-line marketing and sales for your tourism... Read more »
Australia’s Tourism E-Kit Model is one to Emulate
Date: May 20th, 2009 @ 22:08
I was recently informed that Rezgo.com has been included in the latest version of the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse Tourism E-Kit. This is exciting news because I really like the concept of the Tourism... Read more »
New Addition to My Top iPhone Apps for Travel - The TripIt App
Date: April 11th, 2009 @ 14:55
The TripIt App was just released in the App store on Friday April 11th. I received an email from Peter at TripIt letting me know about the app and within five minutes I had it installed on my iPhone. A... Read more »
Technology Can Drive Tourism Innovation
Date: April 10th, 2009 @ 18:52
One of the most powerful aspects about tourism is that it is an industry that everyone in a destination can participate in. Whether they know it or not, everyone from the local bus driver to the hot... Read more »