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Hotelier’s 2008 top ten internet marketing resolutions. In 2008 approximately 40% of all hotel bookings will be generated from the Internet. At least another third of all hotel bookings will be influenced by the Internet, but done offline. 18 Tips for a Winning Destination Brand. Crafting a winning city, region or country brand that resonates positively with all customer groups, including local stakeholders, is not an easy task. It requires an approach that differs from that used for consumer products and services. Here are 18 tips for navigating the challenges of creating a winning destination brand. Youth travel important for tourism industry's growth says UNWTO. Youth Travel represents around 20% of all international arrivals and is one of the tourism industry’s fastest growing sectors. The average expenditure per trip has increased by 40% among young travellers. As a result, 80% of them return home more tolerant and respectful of other cultures. Where’s Hot and Where’s Not in Asia Pacific to 2009. Which Asia Pacific destinations are expected to attract more international visitors over the next three years? Which ones will stagnate and which ones will face a contraction in the numbers? A SWOT Analysis of ASEAN Tourism. As tourism flows to Asia Pacific continue to rise, are ASEAN countries set to reap the rewards? A study commissioned by the World Bank to facilitate the integration of the ASEAN travel and tourism industry into the broader economy has come up with a detailed analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of the status quo. New media and travel industry marketing. The explosion of digital technology and distribution channels has empowered consumers. They now have unprecedented power over how, when and where they consume their information and entertainment. For destination marketers, the decision of where to place their marketing messages, never an exact science at the best of times, has become more complicated. Stand Design: Tips for Exhibitors. Exhibitors at travel shows have a great advantage over companies in many other industries – they are selling a “sexy” product which is glamorous and fun. Travel sells itself whether it’s a tropical island, cosmopolitan city or cultural experience. Ten Standards for Promoting Your Hotel Online. With purchases of online travel continuing to scale at a feverish pace, the Internet is quickly becoming the most significant distribution channel for hotel revenue growth. It is predicted that at least 60 percent of all hotel bookings will be made online by 2009, and, therefore, the Internet affords hospitality professionals an immense opportunity to leverage increased brand awareness and highly profitable revenue contribution. Well Being and Spa Tourism. There is no doubt that the spa is making a comeback. Despite the recent trend, it is of course a centuries old phenomenon – a thousand baths were to be found in ancient Rome and the grandest, Thermae of Diocletion, stretched for over 1.4million feet. Today’s spas are perhaps not quite as grand but people are certainly catching on to the benefits, both physical and mental, that such visits can bring. Is this the future of hotels? Hempel, Hutson and other top brains of the hotel business predict how rooms will change. 2008 Top Restaurant and Hotel Trends To Watch. Top trends for restaurants and bars range from artisan salt selections to Izakaya bar menus; chefs growing their own gardens, and cupcakes moving from kids plates to adult menus. WEB 2.0 in the tourism industry: A new tourism generation and new e-business models. During the last years, we are experiencing the mushrooming and increased use of web tools enabling Internet users to both create and distribute content (multimedia information). These tools referred to as Web 2.0 technologies-applications can be considered as the tools of mass collaboration, since they empower Internet users to actively participate and simultaneously collaborate with other Internet users for producing, consuming and diffusing the information and knowledge being distributed through the Internet. Thanks & Regards, David Kan Chief Editor of Victoo Victoo - Tourism & Hospitality Management Resources Http://www.victoo.com -- Thank for your time and hope you get helpful things with this email. powered by phplist v 2.10.4, © tincan ltd
