Articles tagged “vacations”

An improving economy means higher consume confidence and the chance to finally indulge in a vacation -- good news for travel companies across sectors and regions.

We need an American Vacation Revolution.

Travel marketers have a bounty of options when it comes to contacting customers on the road, but vacationers are best left alone outside of logistical updates and post-trip follow-ups.

The value of vacation days has shifted during the recession and flexible policies are one way to empower employees. But considering recent trends about how Americans use vacation time, the ability to trade in un-used days for cash will likely hurt the travel industry.

Taking time for daily travels - whether to a cafe, park, or bike ride - is an important indicator of work-life balance and have significant impacts on the movement and culture of a city.

Staycations grew out of economic crisis, but "spafaris" seem to be an eggregious marketing stretch. At any rate, it's a jungle out there.

Although the buzz surrounding digital detoxes continues, the concept's been around long enough that savvy travelers realize they can create their own detox with a little will power and a stern concierge.

China’s landmark document is meant to fuel domestic tourism, but the decision to increase paid holidays will further drive outbound travel and continue Chinese tourists’ rise in importance abroad.

Americans need more vacation days. Period. End of story.

This is a rather predictable set of numbers with the exception of the Middle East’s increase in market share, which could be attributed to business trips or the emergence of safe spots like Dubai as global destinations.