6 Tourism Trends We're Tracking at Skift This Week
Every week we post hundreds of stories across various sectors in travel, connecting the dots across various global trends, and in these weekend posts we highlight the stories that tackle these trends. This one looks at top tourism trends. For all of our trends roundups, go here.
- Chinese traveler trends: Skift Trends: 6 Characteristics of Independent Chinese Travelers
- Chinese traveler trends: New Chinese Law Helps Protect Tourists from Overzealous Tour Operators
- Reinventing travel agents: Reinventing Travel Agents Into Travel Retailers: One Giant's Attempt At It
- Reinventing travel agents: Thomas Cook Aims For Brand Rejuvenation with New Heart Logo
- Travel planning startups galore: Five Travel Startups Tap Data to Create Seamless Planning and Booking Services
- Importance of Wi-fi to spur tourism: New York City Introduces Free Public Wi-Fi Networks in Five Boroughs
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