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May 2015

Industry Insider: Catching “Fish” With Custom Itineraries

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A Discussion with Islandjane EcoTours – Day Tour Operator – Hawaii, USA

Welcome to the Industry Insider blog series.  The Industry Insider aims to highlight common challenges across the tourism industry.  From sales to reservations to accounting to operations, we all strive to operate efficiently and profitably. At the core of TourConnect is a passion for uniting the industry around the solutions to these challenges.

image1Today, we look at a closer look at Islandjane EcoTours, a day tour operator that specializes in custom designed adventures and explorations,  celebrating the sustainability and natural wonders of Hawaii.  We spoke with Mrs. Jane Howard, Islandjane’s owner, to learn about the challenges they face in the tourism industry today. Read More

Industry Insider: Using New Technology to Sell a Destination

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A Discussion with Discover Prince William & Manassas CVB – Convention & Visitors Bureau- Virginia, USA

Welcome to the Industry Insider blog series. The Industry Insider aims to highlight common challenges across the tourism industry. From sales to reservations to accounting to operations, we all strive to operate efficiently and profitably. At the core of TourConnect is a passion for uniting the industry around the solutions to these challenges.

Today, we take a closer look at Discover Prince William & Manassas CVB, a convention & visitors bureau (CVB) that helps to market local suppliers in the Virginia region to domestic and international visitors.  We spoke with Mark Kowalewski, Discover Prince William & Manassas’ Director of Sales, to learn about the challenges they face in the tourism industry today. Read More