04 Feb 2010, Posted by Peter in Little Bits, Travel 2.0, 0 Comments

15 simple questions tourism business owners should ask themselves, starting with: 1. Do you have a website?

15 simple, yet fundamental points to ponder.

15 Dec 2009, Posted by Peter in Design, Little Bits, Travel 2.0, 1 Comments

Stock photography and travel marketing: finding the balance

Since the arrival of web 2.0, online space has been an absolute dream for marketers and DMO’s in overcoming the intangibility of the tourism product.

While video streaming, online travel communities, and virtual tours have played a revolutionary role in bridging this gap, Photographic imagery has maintained its significance during its shift from print to digital. Apart from online photo sharing through Flickr, Photobucket and the like, photography fills a very specific role in tourism and hospitality websites.

In this post we look at the role of Stock Photography, and what marketers should be aware of.

23 Oct 2009, Posted by Peter in Lifestyle, Little Bits, Travel, Travel 2.0, 3 Comments

Useful iPhone Apps for F.I.T travelers

Over the last 4 months I have spoken to a handful of tour operators in Africa, all sharing a common concern: The demand for Internet access by foreign tourists, and the inability of local accommodations providers to hook these junkies up with their online fix. The Solution: Mobile Technology and Innovation, combined with an understanding of traveler trends and decision-making.

Here’s my selection of 8 useful iPhone Apps for the Fully Independent Traveler.

21 Oct 2009, Posted by Peter in Little Bits, Responsible Tourism, Travel, 1 Comments

Harden Up: Be a host

A straight-forward guide for South Africans on being a good hosting nation during the 2010 Soccer World Cup. This is actually relevant to anyone.. yes anyone. Harden Up. be a host.