Archive | January, 2010

Haben Barcamps für Touristiker Relevanz?

Haben Barcamps für Touristiker Relevanz?

Von 23.-24. Jänner veranstaltete das Team von Tourismuszukunft das 3. Tourismuscamp in Eichstätt. Im Vergleich zum Kongress des Österr. Hotelierverbandes (ÖHV) einige Tage vorher, zeichnet sich dieses Barcamp-Veranstaltungskonzept vor allem dadurch aus, dass die alle Teilnehmer aus mehreren Nationen... (more...)

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“The Seacaptain’s Wife” ~ new Bay of Fundy book

“The Seacaptain’s Wife” ~ new Bay of Fundy book

Anyone growing up in Bay of Fundy ship building communities commonly heard stories of folks who spent their early years traveling the world on ships built and captained from our shores. Indeed, it's well-known that not only men voyaged on these vessels but also their wives, sisters and children.The... (more...)

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A Little Goes A Long Way

Recently I was doing some research on how people make decisions and how they may be influenced. I stumbled across some fascinating data. Small cues can have a large impact on the way people think. Add a faint smell of cleaning fluid into the air, and people tidy up more thoroughly. Put a briefcase on... (more...)

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Hotel Revenue Management Action Steps 7

Are you tracking your pick-up trends per segment, channel, account? What steps do you need to take to gather quality data to make better revenue management decissions for your hotel? Step 7 in our revenue management plan... Step 7 in our strategic hotel revenue management action plan is: Develop pick... (more...)

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8 Adventurous Spots Around the World

8 Adventurous Spots Around the World

One of the many reasons why people travel is the challenge it poses. Diving into shark-infested waters, climbing the towering peaks or trekking through dense jungles – they all jolt adventure travelers to life. As my blood rushes with every adventure,  I am reminded of the meaning... (more...)

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Exploring Lanzarote’s Top Nature Spots

Exploring Lanzarote’s Top Nature Spots

We are walking in the mar de lava – sea of lava – where massive blankets of solidified lava lie at the foots of Montanya Blanca, Lanzarote. I confess: I’ve become quite a volcano buff after seeing hot molten lava flowing off Guatemala’s most active volcano, Volcan Pacaya. There’s... (more...)

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Funktioniert die Coca Cola Strategie auch für Marcel Hirscher?

Funktioniert die Coca Cola Strategie auch für Marcel Hirscher?

Marcel Hirscher ist der derzeit erfolgreichste Skirennläufer aus dem Lammertal. Allein an diesem Wochenende stand er bei den Weltcuprennen in Kranjska Gora mit zwei zweiten Plätzen und einem Sieg gleich dreimal am Siegespodest. Gratulation. Ganz Lammertal freut sich mit ihm. Fanpage muss geschlossen... (more...)

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