Education
Through knowledge sharing, webinars, YouTube sessions, and professional development experiences, TTRA members stay up-to-date on the latest travel industry research and methodologies, travel trends, forecasting, behaviors, and more.
Knowledge Sharing
TTRA offers members many opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with industry colleagues through:
Conference Proceedings & Presentations
Published Articles in the Journal of Travel Research
Webinars (see below)
Social Media:
Webinars
Webinars allow our members to stay up-to-date on the information that interests them the most and gives TTRA members the opportunities to share their expertise with the world.
Upcoming Webinars:
| Organization | Title | Description | Date / Time | More Info/Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STR | STR’s 2018 Lodging Recap and 2019 Forecast | Please join us for a webinar to discuss the 2018 year end performance for the North American lodging industry. | January 25, 2019 11:30 EST | Click For Details |
Historical Webinars:
Where possible (depending on client permissions), historical webinar recordings will appear below.
The State of the American Traveler — Destinations Edition Webinar (March 2018)
Webinar Video and Slides
The Rise of the Hyper Informed Traveler & 7 Seven Essential Marketing Tips (2018)
Webinar Video and Slides
Seven for ’19: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities for Destination and Tourism Marketers in 2019
Webinar Video and Slides
To Post a Webinar:
Webinar listings are uploaded as they are received.
Notice of new postings will be sent to TTRA members and tourism colleagues no more than once per week by email and social media (Facebook and Twitter). Webinars will also be promoted in the eNews and via the TTRA calendar.
The cost to post a webinar depends on one’s level of membership:
- TTRA Partners and Organizational members can post their organizational webinars at no cost.
- For other TTRA members, promotion is $50 USD (per webinar).
- For non-members, a $100 USD (per webinar) fee will apply.
YouTube Sessions
DMO Travel & Tourism Research 100
The Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) DMO Travel and Tourism Research 100 course is for both experienced destination researchers and those early in their destination research careers, as well as general managers with research responsibilities. This course will explore the fundamentals of research design, conducting or contracting research to support all the planning, marketing, advocacy, and management decisions for a typical Destination Management or Marketing Organization (DMO).
TRAINERS:
Scott M. Meis, DMO Research Director (RTD), Consultant and Trainer
Ed McWilliams, President, Reach Market Planning LLC
REGISTRATION:
Please stay tuned for dates/locations for future course offerings.
