Tag: travel
Study: travel agents have disappeared and that’s a bad thing
Friday, August 30th, 2019
Research shows that humans benefit more from interacting with people than with computers, and that human interaction is extremely important to travel experiences, said Xinran Lehto, professor in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Getting the perfect Instagram travel photo is a status symbol for ‘influencers’
Tuesday, May 14th, 2019
This summer, iconic destinations are bracing for a wave of travelers desperate for that perfect Instagram travel photo.
How to Avoid Pushy Salespeople on Your Next Vacation
Friday, March 8th, 2019
Heading to a tropical island? Taking a cruise? Traveling to a large city? As you stroll the beach, explore the local markets, partake in a port excursion, or even just walk down the street, chances are good you will encounter one or more pushy sales people. From taxi-drivers to street performers, unwanted attention from “micro-traders” […]
Hospitality and Tourism Management professor makes case for sustainable travel
Thursday, January 24th, 2019
Vacation hot spots are being overrun by tourists. This is of no surprise to Purdue Professor Jonathon Day, a leading researcher on sustainable travel.