In this Issue:
The Brazil Market—Is it Hot, Hot, Hot? Or Not, Not, Not?
The numbers no longer add up to year-over-year double digit percentage growth in arrivals from the largest inbound source market in South America … read more …
Japan’s Agent and Operator Survey—Senior Market Outlook is Bleak
For receptives who handle the Japanese market, “flat” is the new “up” when discussing the potential for growth … read more …
Mexican Carrier Volaris Sharply Increases Lift Capacity to USA
Virtually unknown to Americans five years ago, the upstart airline will soon be flying to 20 U.S. destinations … read more ...
Should U.S. Destinations & Attractions Have Chinese Names?
Does the name of your destination, attraction or travel experience translate well into Mandarin? A China expert discusses the matter with INBOUND … read more …
Q1 Ctrip Sales Projected to Go through the Roof
The most powerful travel website in China experiences a growth level that exceeded its own estimates … read more …
New Partnership Addresses Desire for More Diverse Product that Can Lower the Overall Cost of an East Coast Itinerary
The NAJ Groups teams up with nine others to provide a suggested itinerary of routings, attractions and activities designed specifically for inbound overseas travelers … read more …
Is There any Merit to Yahoo’s Stereotypes?
Is Arizona really a state filled with seniors who carry their own hot sauce everywhere, and is everyone in Colorado “stoner” who loves to ski? … read more …
HODGE PODGE
The U.S. Travel Association has a new national chair, Brand USA has a new chief marketing officer and Exotics Racing appoints a long-time industry professional as its vice president of sales and marketing … read more …
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