On Top Of The World
Tales of magic and mystery have long attracted visitors to Tibet, and despite its challenges, the allure of this once forbidden land remains strong for the adventurous, cultural and spiritually-inclined traveller. Kris Madden describes her journey to Lhasa.
Ships Salsa To South America
South America is a hot destination for Australians at the moment, not only for exploration by land, but by sea. Kris Madden explores why cruising is emerging as an alternative for travellers wanting to experience multiple destinations on this vast continent.
Share And Share Alike
The age of collaborative consumption is well and truly upon us, with ventures such as Airbnb and Uber now household names. Kris Madden reports whether the sharing economy is a threat to traditional travel agents, TMCs and the accommodation sector.
To Fee or Not to Fee
Over the past decade, falling commissions, shrinking margins and the rise in the number of customers choosing to make their own travel arrangements online has made a large dent in the revenue streams of bricks and mortar agencies, as Kris Madden writes.
Travel and Insurance go hand in hand
With the Australian government indicating that it will not meet expenses if travellers are uninsured, and that people will need to take more responsibility for their welfare when travelling overseas, it seems that selling travel and travel insurance go hand in hand, as Kris Madden writes.
Profits with Principles
Kris Madden takes a closer look at the evolution of sustainable tourism.
Castle Town: Matsumoto, Music and Mountains
ALTHOUGH known to many Australians as a top ski destination, many of the lesser-known towns and cities in Japan’s Nagano Prefecture are a must to explore, as Kris Madden writes.
The great Wi-Fi free for all
The debate about free Wi-Fi continues to challenge hoteliers but the question is can they afford not to offer it to customers?
