by 2sixdigitaltwo6 | Jan 22, 2016 | Tourism and Technology Tidbits
Uncertainty looms for international tourism in 2016 Despite strong grown for the past six years, 2016 may mark a downturn in international tourism. In a recent report the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) predicts that international tourism may only...
by 2sixdigitaltwo6 | Jan 8, 2016 | Tourism and Technology Tidbits
Facebook adding custom newsfeeds? We’ve reported quite a bit on the ways Twitter is copying Facebook, but now it looks like Facebook may be taking a page from Twitter’s playbook. Category-specific newsfeeds similar to Twitter’s lists have been...
by 2sixdigitaltwo6 | Dec 18, 2015 | Tourism and Technology Tidbits
Facebook vs. Yelp? If recent news is any indication, Facebook may be looking to take on Yelp. The social network has reportedly developed a tool to help users find top-rated businesses within an area. Tentatively called “Facebook Professional Services,”...
by 2sixdigitaltwo6 | Dec 11, 2015 | Marketing, Presentations, Thought Leadership
By Brian V. Matson, TwoSix Digital Senior Director of Strategy and Education I recently had the opportunity to make my first trip to San Francisco, CA to attend and be a presenter at E-Tourism Summit. It was a fast paced few days with a talented group of destination...
by 2sixdigitaltwo6 | Dec 4, 2015 | Tourism and Technology Tidbits
Video’s Impact on Tourism Attractive and compelling visual elements are easy ways to hook peoples’ imaginations and desires when it comes to travel and tourism. We see something amazing and we want to go. Over the past few years, the rise of video as a medium on...