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Responsible Nature Tourism: Rules That Actually Matter
Nature tourism is travel to outdoor, non-urban environments motivated by the enjoyment and exploration of natural landscapes, wildlife, and geophysical phenomena. The sector, defined by firsthand encounters with nature, offers a range of destinations to travelers. While many visit national parks, reserves, and protected areas with organized groups and professional guides, nature-centered trips are commonly […]
Using Custom Room Mapping to Solve Complex Inventory Challenges
Inventory is power in travel sales, until data turns into chaos. Different suppliers often label the same room in completely different ways, creating duplication, mismatches, and booking errors. The result is messy listings, frustrated customers, and lost revenue. At Mize, we’ve built Room Mapping to fix this. By grouping similar room titles under a unified […]
The Top 20 Tour Operators Shaping Travel in the US
The US tour operator scene remains strong despite all odds. A quick look back at 2019 reveals a different market: before the pandemic, the national scene was dominated by large coach tours and international itineraries. Today, the market keeps growing thanks to small-group travel, niche experiences, and digital transformation brought by COVID-19 and the rise […]
Unlocking New Revenue Streams for Travel Companies: Overcoming Rate Optimization Challenges
Last year, an estimated 1.4 billion tourists traveled from one country to another, says UN Tourism. And according to the World Travel & Tourism Council, international visitor spending will likely reach a historic $2.1 trillion in 2025. All reports and forecasts predict the same scenario – we’re in for a record-breaking season. It’s a good […]
The Real Impact of Foreign Tourism on the U.S. Economy
Since 2019, international travel to the US (meaning not US travelers returning home, put purely inbound, non-resident tourism) has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride – and a defining challenge for the post-COVID US. Domestic demand has surged during lockdown, but foreign visitation remains lopsided, failing to come near pre-pandemic numbers. In this article, […]
A Complete Guide to Errors and Omissions Insurance for Travel Agents
Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance protects travel professionals from the financial fallout of booking or advisory mistakes. This guide covers everything you need to know about E&O coverage: how it works, what it includes and excludes, and how to estimate and manage a premium. All examples and benchmarks are based on the current market conditions […]
The True Impact of the Tourism Industry on the Environment
Tourism depends on the environment: its impact on human lives can’t be separated from clean mountain air and coastal sunsets. That also means that tourism is one of the world’s biggest consumers of natural resources, a high-impact industry that produces tons of greenhouse gas emissions, drains energy and water, endangers land and biodiversity, and causes […]
Business Travel Rewards Programs for Travel Agencies
Business travel rewards programs are powerful tools, but they often fail to deliver value because of poor agency handling. This guide is for agencies that want to master program selection and management and take up a more important role in corporate trip planning. Today, you will learn how to: Key Takeaways Point-based vs rebate-based? Point-based […]
US Tourism Industry Statistics: States & Origins to Watch
Do you want to listen instead of reading? US tourism is bouncing back with uneven numbers. In 2024, American travelers logged billions of trips across the country. International arrivals continued to grow, but remained short of 2019 peaks. This article looks at year-over-year trends and pre-COVID benchmarks. Every stat is time-stamped and pulled from official […]
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