Hello to our community of tourism data users! A quick note to let you know that, as of Monday, June 4th, you will notice changes to StatCan’s website the next time you visit www.statcan.gc.ca . What’s new? Enhanced navigation to allow users to find information faster and with fewer clicks. Simpler access to data, analytical products, and reference products through searching, sorting, and filters. Summary tables and CANSIM tables are replaced by enhanced “data tables” with the same or similar content. Search tables using “old” CANSIM numbers or vectors by using the "Filter results by keyword(s)" option. Improved file downloads using non-proprietary formats. More ways to customize data. For example, the ability to specify whether to put a variable as a row or column. New application programming interfaces that allows for direct access to our aggregate data holdings. To learn more about these changes, watch the videos What's new on our website How … [Read more...] about Changes to the StatCan website
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Free book available on Peer-to-Peer Accomodations
Sara Dolnicar, closing keynote speaker at #TTRA2018, authored a book on Peer-to-Peer Accommodation Networks that is available to all. Peer-to-peer accommodation networks are pushing boundaries we did not even know existed. These networks have rocked the established accommodation sector, dramatically increasing the variety of accommodation options available to people around the world. This is the first book to provide an in-depth analysis of the business model of Airbnb, to discuss factors facilitating the transition of peer-to-peer networks from niche market to mainstream accommodation providers, and to predict that the next step of development for peer-to-peer accommodation networks will be to become online one-stop travel shops. Many other hot topics around peer-to-peer accommodation are discussed. Download the OA version at www.goodfellowpublishers.com/peertopeer … [Read more...] about Free book available on Peer-to-Peer Accomodations
These 10 U.S. Zip Codes Buy the Most Travel Online
You may have read the recent article in Skift about the Zip codes that buy the most travel. ADARA worked with Skift to supply the analysis for the article from our data co-op of more than 200 top travel brands. We looked at purchases made between October 2017 and April 2018 and uncovered some interesting insights. READ ARTICLE … [Read more...] about These 10 U.S. Zip Codes Buy the Most Travel Online
Avant-Guide Institute | List of Top 10 Trends Websites
Trendspotting is like peering into the future, helping you decide which products and services to develop, how to position them in the marketplace, and what sales and marketing strategies will work best for you. Keeping abreast of new products, services and trends will inspire you and help you to innovate. Being your organization's "trend spotter" will empower you and make you the go-to person whom colleagues look to for ideas and inspiration. Here are Daniel Levine's favorite places on the Web for up-to-the-minute trends and ideas: Access List … [Read more...] about Avant-Guide Institute | List of Top 10 Trends Websites
Overtoursm Trend: Venice fights back with”Disneyfied” turnstyle entrances to city streets
The city of Venice has installed tourist turnstile checkpoints at main entry points to divert visitors along separate routes. Some residents last week protested the turnstiles (see photos in tweet below) and feel their city is increasingly becoming a theme park. Last month, Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro announced an ordinance that was in effect from April 28 to May 1, a busy holiday weekend in Italy, that set up multiple checkpoints to inspect identification of people wanting to enter the city. Residents and tourists with Venezia Unica Cards were allowed to take a different and ideally less-crowded route to their homes and popular attractions than tourists who didn’t have the card. Although some European destinations have taken steps to better manage tourism growth and arrivals in the past year, many popular cities and towns are facing another crowded summer. READ ARTICLE … [Read more...] about Overtoursm Trend: Venice fights back with”Disneyfied” turnstyle entrances to city streets
We’re all going to miss you good buddy…
While I am sure many of you are aware of Rick Gaunt’s passing last Monday, I thought I would share his obituary with you. I know he had many close colleagues at TTRA who should know. Kent Stewart VISIT WEBSITE … [Read more...] about We’re all going to miss you good buddy…
Learn From Thought Leaders at the 2018 TTRA International Conference
Join us to hear from the following speakers on the future of tourism research - The Next Paradigm Shift in Customer Management, Artificial Intelligence AI bridges the gap between actionable insights and learned actions. Significant agility, optimized RoI, and scalability of personalized offerings have been realized with a streamlined setup. Ramkumar Ravichandran will share his lessons on his journey and would love to hear back from the audience on their perspectives and their own journeys. Ramkumar Ravichandran, Director, Analytics, Experimentation & Data Science, Visa Paths to Leadership: Senior Women in Travel and Tourism This session will feature some of our most accomplished women leaders in travel and tourism research sharing stories of navigating their careers in the travel industry. Participants will share their perceptions of opportunities and barriers as well offer guidance and strategic insight to the current and next-gen researchers in the … [Read more...] about Learn From Thought Leaders at the 2018 TTRA International Conference
Regular Registration Rates for #TTRA2018 End April 30!
The 2018 International Conference regular registration deadline is nearing. Take advantage of our regular rates before they expire on Monday, April 30! Rates increase by $50 across most registration categories on Tuesday, May 1. READ eNEWSLETTER … [Read more...] about Regular Registration Rates for #TTRA2018 End April 30!
TTRAconnects | April 2018 edition
TTRAconnects - New Website, Annual Conference Program, DMO Course, Advocacy and more READ eNEWSLETTER HERE … [Read more...] about TTRAconnects | April 2018 edition
New Report Shows Economic Impact of Business Travel
A new report, produced by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in partnership with BCD Travel and Air Canada, shows that business travel was responsible for about 2.6 per cent ($40.1 billion) of Canadian GDP in 2016. The study, titled “The Canadian Business Travel Industry: Business Travel’s Impact on Jobs and the Canadian Economy,” was released at the GBTA Conference 2018 – Toronto, which was held April 16-18, 2018. READ ARTICLE … [Read more...] about New Report Shows Economic Impact of Business Travel
