A profile sheet is one of the basic means of communicating information in the group tour industry. It is a one page document that contains information, photos, contact information and any other details that tour operators might need to know. At the major group tour tradeshows such as ABA and NTA, the profile sheet is […]
What is a profile sheet and how will it help me get more group tours? Read More »
October 26, 2016 was an important date in the growth of the Chinese tourism market to the U.S. On this day in New York City, the “Quartet” was born. This ‘marriage’ was created when four tour operators Ctrip, China’s largest OTA ( online travel agency) Universal Vision – NYC’s largest tour operator for the Chinese
Big News for China -U.S. Tourism partnership- and I was there! Read More »
One of the best parts of being in the Tourism industry for many years has been the people I have met. Our industry has an endless list of talented, hardworking, fun-loving and creative professionals. I decided that I would interview my friends and give you a peek into their lives and careers. Feel free to
Tourism Pro Talks-Eric Gordon of Beyond Times Square Read More »
As many of you know, the Chinese visitor market to the United States is growing every year. Double digit growth every year since 2009 means more and more attractions will be welcoming these guests. As the Chinese first started to visit the United States, they ventured to Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the popular National
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One of the best parts of being in the Tourism industry for many years has been the people I have met. Our industry has an endless list of talented, hardworking, fun loving and creative professionals. I decided that I would interview my friends and give you a peek into their lives and careers. Feel free
Tourism Pro Talks – Kristen Doss of Blue Man Group Chicago Read More »
I am always on the lookout for new trends in the marketplace and recently I have been seeing technology that allows consumers to purchase an item with one click. The first place I saw this was on Amazon, with their new Dash buttons. I decided to order one that would allow me to purchase cat litter
One Click ticket purchases- can your attraction do that? Read More »
One of the best parts of being in the Tourism industry for many years has been the people I have met. Our industry has an endless list of talented, hardworking, fun loving and creative professionals. I decided that I would interview my friends and give you a peek into their lives and careers. Feel free
Tourism Pro Talks – Robert Graff, Papillon Helicopters Read More »
Earlier this spring on a British Airways flight, I read an article on the in-flight magazine, business life. It had a great article on ‘How to Spot a Trend’. Here is the link if you would like to read the entire article, and I will give you some insight into how trend spotting can help attractions.
Trend Spotting will keep your attraction in business. Here's some ideas Read More »
Agritourism has been loosely defined as any activity or agriculturally based operation that brings a visitor to a farm or ranch. People are realizing that they have been disconnected from their food sources and the opportunity to spend some time in a rural setting and watch and learn how their food is grown has growing appeal. When
Agritourism -guests looking to do the dirty work. Read More »
I just returned from a week in the Adirondack mountains on our annual family vacation. I won’t take the time to mention how many ways we love going back to the same place year after year, or how the other families that do the same are like relatives to us, or how the scenery never
Taking a vacation helps you become more successful- try it! Read More »
