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New ETC report investigates links between the changing tourism environment and NTOs work

ETC Corporate

Recognising this, the European Travel Commission (ETC) has released a report: “ The Changing Tourism Environment and Its Impact on the Work of NTOs ”. The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated trends in the evolution of NTOs towards increased engagement in sustainability, digital transition, and destination management.

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Solimar’s Sustainable Tourism Internship – Where are Former Interns Now?

Solimar International

Let’s meet them: Tesia Smith – Tourism Research Intern, current Japan and Thailand Specialist at Audley Travel. Tesia interned at Solimar International in the summer of 2007 in the DC office and in 2008 in Costa Rica. Working for Solimar sparked her interest in travel and pursuing a career in the industry. Tesia in Japan.

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The pathway from Starfish to Path DMC

Path Destination Management

Around 2008 I decided to expand the scope of Starfish to include tours, to spread my coverage across Thailand and switch to a business to business model. My passion for travel means that I love researching new opportunities, and I want to have 100% confidence in the product, location or activity before promoting it to partners.

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How Green Finance Can Address the Increasing Demand for Sustainable Tourism

Solimar International

The world of travel and tourism has helped strengthen both rural and urban communities while also economically empowering local businesses. This trend reflects a desire for tourism practices that not only promote sustainability but can also drive the market for sustainable travel forward in the long term. billion by 2031.

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Short-Term and Vacation Rental Data: Sources and Analysis

AltexSoft Travel

In this article, we’ll focus on short-term rental data sourcing and analysis, and share our experience gained from cooperation with Japan’s largest booking platform Rakuten Travel , vacation rental market data provider Key Data , and other tech partners. Launched in 2008, Airbnb is now the biggest peer-to-peer home-sharing marketplace.