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Zika's Impact on Travel and 3 Other Tourism Trends This Week


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These are the tourism trends we were talking about this week.

weekly_trend_roundup.jpgEvery 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.

>>There’s a lot of work that goes into this: The Rise of Food Sharing Experiences at Meetings and Events

>>So far Zika's tangible effect on travel has been minimal: The Zika Virus Panic Is Following a Familiar Pattern

>>How are tour operators adapting, and what strategies are helping them thrive in this dynamic environment? : Interview: Zozi CEO on the Key Challenges Faced by the Tours Sector

>>Cruise lines tend to gloss over the pollution their ships pump into both the air and sea: Sustainability Is Still a Work in Progress for Cruise Lines

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