Our annual update on social media statistics for tourism marketers is out! 2024's edition is our 7th in the series and we know it is one you love... In this dynamic digital landscape, social media continues to shape the way we connect, communicate, and consume information. Thanks to our wonderful content manager, Noe Cano, MyTravelResearch.com's carefully curated data and visually engaging graphics provide a snapshot of the latest trends, insights, and user behaviours across the current most-used social media platforms. Discover these … [Read more...]
The Travel Path To Purchase – Dreaming
Parks Canada has just announced that it will be putting Wifi into Canada’s National Parks. This has provoked a flurry of debate. Surely the point of a National Park is to enjoy wilderness and undisturbed by emails or the need to connect? After all, we now recognise Nature-Deficit Disorder as a condition and JWT identifies Mindful Living as a key trend. SHARING SPURS DREAMING But I’m going to disagree - this is a fantastic initiative. Sharing has a strong role in driving conversion across the Path to Purchase. Over the years I’ve worked … [Read more...]
Are Tourism Websites Suffering at The Expense of Time Spent on Social Media?
If you are marketing your tourism business or destination on Facebook, you may have seen a drop in your organic reach in the past few months. And now, it is official. Facebook is acknowledging this is a deliberate move as part of its revenue generating strategy by making businesses pay more for fans, exposure to fans and the opportunity to engage with fans. … [Read more...]