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Live Tourism Was 2024’s Most Important Story in Travel 

In 2024, tourism pivoted to Live Tourism, with travelers chasing events and moments over destinations. Emotional, communal experiences dominated itineraries, transforming how brands package, promote, and deliver travel.
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The Year of Easier Travel in Asia

As tourists prioritize convenience over bureaucracy in their journey choices, visa reforms will help determine the winners in Asia’s tourism rebound. Regions with rigid visa policies risk missing out.
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How Two Little Letters Made Anguilla into a Hidden Caribbean Goldmine

Anguilla is a small island with a big secret. It owns one of the most lucrative pieces of digital real estate in the world: the .ai domain. Now that ChatGPT brought artificial intelligence mainstream, it holds the potential to transform the island's tourism economy – and its future.
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Remote Year Collapse: What We Know

Remote Year said it was closing, upsetting many customers who had paid for future trips as digital nomads. Two CEOs are pointing fingers at each other. It's the vendors in emerging markets who will likely be hurt most.
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Destination Marketing Data Strategies: Industry Insights with Epsilon

Destination marketers are looking for more ways to interact directly with visitors since suppliers like hotels, airlines, and travel agencies typically manage customer relationships. By partnering with companies that can deliver data and insights that accurately track visitation, destinations can better engage with real people who are a good fit for repeat business.
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