| MTips
– M is for Mary, M is for Mayflower, M is for Mimi... |
September,
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After many years in the travel and tourism industry, I am considered a "Insider" or an "Influencer". As a result of my "lofty" status I am frequently asked for my opinions as to what is IN, and what is OUT. Here are my thoughts: |
What's In |
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What's Out |
Authentic Travel Experiences |
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Bus Tours |
Airbnb and Home Away |
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Hotel Accommodations |
Uber |
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Car rental, Taxi Cabs |
Low Cost Airlines |
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Big Box Airlines |
Farm to Table |
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Fast Food |
Using a smartphone to pay bills |
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Credit/debit cards |
Loyalty programs |
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Customer Retention |
Family/Group Travel |
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Solo Travel |
Travel Professionals |
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Plan your own vacation |
Travel that gives back |
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Travel is all about me |
River Cruises/Small Ships |
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Large Cruise Ships |
More WOW |
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WOW |
Travel and Tourism is at a very exciting crossroad. Travelers are spending more on the experience than ever before, so it must be authentic! Great traveler service is expected. Value continues to gain vs. price - price is still important - yet not as important as prior years. Information overload is prevalent, therefore the travel professional is making a huge comeback. The future in travel looks promising for those of us who are experienced, love to work hard, and take great pride in delivering the dream vacation. |
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