“A New Frontier for Travel Scammers” is the title of the New York Times article that came out last week. In it are images of the onslaught of AI-generated travel guides suddenly flooding Amazon. The travel writers behind them? Not the experienced travelers their author profiles make them out to be. Instead, they’re robot wordsmiths created using generative…
5 Small Towns To Visit In The Netherlands To Avoid The Summer Crowds
It feels as though summer travel is increasing everywhere around the globe. With sky-high prices, and popular spots overloaded with tourists, a trip to the outskirts is extremely welcome. According to Railtech, summer ticket prices have increased since the start of the season, and more and more tourists are flocking to the Netherlands to get…
5 Lesser Known Destinations In Portugal To Avoid The Record-Breaking Crowds
Portugal is a beautiful country with incredible beaches. This year alone it has been listed as one of the cheapest European vacation destinations as well as one of the most popular. So it should come as no surprise that Portugal’s travel and tourism industry is on target to break records in 2023. Data from the…
6 Underrated Destinations In Mexico To Avoid The Tourist Crowds
Summer is one of the busiest travel times of the year, and while most people are flocking to Europe and popular beach destinations in Mexico – like Cancun and Los Cabos – others are wanting to find alternative options that are just as beautiful but won’t be as crowded. There are many underrated destinations in…
As the revenge travel boom slows, how can travel sellers avoid a bust?
A recent report by Bankrate in the US showed that affordability is cutting into traveller choice and more recently southern European sun-and-sea destinations have reported a slowing in bookings that wasn’t quite anticipated this early in the season. In other words: so-called ‘revenge spend’ is probably waning. So what can those who have been enjoying this ‘boom’ do to…
5 Tips To Avoid Travel Delays Amid Skyrocketing Summer Crowds
This summer travel season is set to be the busiest yet, with record-breaking crowds traveling by air and by car in the coming weeks. According to AAA, more Americans will be traveling during the week of July 4th than ever before, with 43.2 million driving and 4.17 million flying. A further 3.36 million will be traveling by…
6 Off Path Destinations In Spain To Avoid Crowds This Summer
Are you looking for the best destinations to beat the crowds in Spain this summer? Spain is a popular tourist destination, with millions of visitors flocking to cities like Barcelona, Madrid, and Seville and crowding the beaches of Ibiza, Mallorca, and the Costa del Sol. However, if you’re looking for more off-the-beaten-path places to visit…
How can travel companies avoid the reputational risks associated with attempting to become sustainable?
The recent Earth Day (22nd April) and World Environment Day (5 June) brought with them inevitable stories about shameful greenwashing – from oil giants to global banks to car companies. As an industry that contributes 8-11% of global greenhouse gas emissions (WTTC, 2022), travel companies have a profound role to play in adopting greener practices, yet…
The Top 6 Places To Avoid The Crowds In Bali This Summer
Sometimes the biggest problem we run into when traveling is running into ourselves! When we book a trip to a popular destination, we should always keep in mind we aren’t the only ones with this bright idea. Whether it’s a beach vacation in a resort town or a trip to a major city with Instagram-worthy…
4 Lesser Known Destinations To Avoid Crowded Cities In Italy This Summer
There’s an old saying in Italy – La calma è la virtù dei forti, or calm is the virtue of the strong. But in the chaos of summer tourist season in Italy, calm is harder to find than pineapple on a pizza. Beloved favorites like Rome, Milan, and Venice deserve their spectacular reputations. However, some…
