And why not? Its high time industries other than IT and the media get to enjoy the benefits of the online marketing and SEO. Not only do these internet marketing strategies open up an entirely new market, but they also help establish excellent brand image- something that regular modes of advertising and marketing charge the world to establish. The Bellweather report, published by the Institute o
By Michael B ProcterMarriott timeshare has been considered to be one of the most popular timeshare companies all across the world. People are interested to acquire Marriott timeshare since Marriott's group of hotels and resorts are always keen in maintaining a strong foundation. Popular clients are quite enthusiastic to buy or rent units using their Marriott timeshare as they were able to find
If you're an American, you're looking forward to your banking account getting an increase in the next week. All of us can't wait for our tax rebate, whether it's $600 or $1200, anything that we can get back will be great. But it seems that you're not the only one looking forward to that rebate, travel marketers are too. USA Today reports on how the travel industry will be booming with specials
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released figures showing that the country's tourism industry is worth some £85bn (£40bn) to its economy.Gross value in the tourism industry increased by 7.9% in 2006-07, which was the highest growth rate since 1998-99, according to the figures.Demand from within Australia increased by 6.8% to reach a value of $63bn, while international consumption of the country's tourism product climbed 9.8% to $22bn.
Airlines pitching gimmicky carbon offsets, resorts hawking convoluted green initiatives and companies with shiny new fleets of high-maintenance cars to rent are just a few examples of “greenwashing.”
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WTM-ChinaContact forum on China’s travel industry takes place on 14th November from 10:00-17:30 in South Gallery room 21/22, World Travel Market (ExCel, London).
As China gets ready for its initiation onto the world events stage with the 2008 Olympics next August, ‘China – the Future of Travel’ forum looks at how the growing Chinese interest in sports is stimulating demand for outbound tourism from China. Until now, international sports events have only received media attention there when China did extremely well. Popular sports have traditionally been badminton, ping pong or volleyball where China is so dominant.
In recent years and since the announcement of Beijing being the next Olympic city, attitudes towards sports have changed dramatically. This was encouraged by major marketing drives of leading international (and some domestic) sports related brands of shoes, clothing and equipment. It has happened at a time of new-found prosperity in Urban China allowing more leisure
