In response to increasing visitor numbers and to preserve the pristine beauty of their landscapes, several U.S. national parks have initiated visitor limitations for the year 2023. These measures aim to ensure a sustainable and enjoyable experience for all visitors. Aspiring park-goers are urged to plan ahead and be aware of the following key points when organizing their trips.   Reservations Take Center Stage:   Reservation systems have been introduced in numerous national parks across the country. Prospective visitors must thoroughly review the official park websites or directly contact park authorities to determine if reservations are required. It is crucial to understand the reservation process, including the advance booking timeframe and any specific guidelines.   Limited Entry, Early Booking:   To maintain optimal capacity levels and prevent overcrowding, national parks have imposed restrictions on the number of visitors allowed each day. Once the predetermined limit is reached, entry may be denied. Travelers are advised to secure their reservations well in advance, especially for popular parks and during peak travel seasons, to avoid disappointment.   Stay Updated:   To stay well-informed about any changes or updates in park policies, it is vital to regularly check the official park websites or subscribe to their newsletters. Rules and restrictions can be subject to alterations due to various factors, including weather conditions, wildlife activity, or public health concerns. Staying updated ensures that visitors are aware of the most recent guidelines.   Flexibility Is Key:   Flexibility in planning is essential to accommodate unforeseen circumstances. In the event that a preferred park is fully booked or temporarily closed, it is advisable to have alternative options in mind. Exploring nearby recreational areas or less-frequented parks can offer similar experiences and provide an enjoyable alternative.   Consider Off-Peak Visits:   Traveling during non-peak times or weekdays can significantly increase the chances of securing reservations and provide a more serene park experience. Visitors who have the flexibility to plan their trips during quieter periods can enjoy the beauty of the national parks with fewer crowds.   Extend Your Stay:   Instead of attempting to visit multiple parks within a short time frame, prolonging the stay in a single park is an excellent alternative. This approach allows visitors to immerse themselves fully in the park's offerings, reduces travel time, and potentially increases the likelihood of obtaining a reservation.   Explore Alternative Accommodations:   Given the limited availability of park campgrounds and lodges, it is advisable to explore alternative lodging options such as nearby hotels, vacation rentals, or campsites located outside the park boundaries. However, it is important to ensure that these accommodations are conveniently situated for daily park access.   Plan Activities in Advance:   Thoroughly researching the park's activities and attractions before arrival will help visitors make the most of their visit. Identifying popular trails, landmarks, and points of interest and prioritizing them based on personal interests and available time will ensure a well-planned and fulfilling park experience. Additionally, it is essential to check if specific permits or reservations are required for activities like backcountry camping or guided tours.   Embrace Responsible Tourism:   Visitors are encouraged to practice responsible and sustainable tourism by adhering to the principles of "Leave No Trace." Respecting wildlife, following designated trails, proper waste disposal, and preserving natural and cultural resources will help protect these treasures for future generations.   As restrictions on visitor numbers continue in U.S. national parks throughout 2023, planning ahead, staying informed, and adhering to the park's limitations will ensure an unforgettable and environmentally conscious experience amidst the splendor of these natural wonders.   Visit US National Park Service.

Once again, the US Travel Association IPW trade show has proved itself to be the Daddy of all trade shows.  Immaculately organised every single element runs like clockwork. With factory precision EVERYBODY leaves for lunch at 12.30, EVERYBODY stops work at 4.30pm, all the appointments last 20 minutes, the stands are modest compared to say WTM, and the welcome including entertainment is second to none. With such a plethora of trade events around the world it is a surprise that many still exist with the behemoth of IPW around. The USA could not be sold in a finer way. Later in the year however we have the Brand USA Travel Week which has a different vibe, more relaxed, and for many is timed to perfection for the ultimate reason which is that of doing business. When coupled with regional efforts like Go West, Travel South, Florida Huddle and the rest no operator worth their salt could be left without an opportunity to contract and no excuses could be given for destinations wishing to purvey their wares. The other massive ingredient to a successful IPW is of course the location. This year for the first time San Antonio in Texas was chosen to host and it was nothing short of a masterstroke. The city, the seventh largest in the USA, is, at its heart, surprisingly small and almost every delegate would have been able to walk from their hotel to the conference centre and to the seemingly endless amount of evening entertainment. No coach transfers in San Antonio! With the Riverwalk and the Alamo at the centre of most things the 5,000 attendees were treated to never-ending treats of drink, food, music and general entertainment that quite honestly could not be faulted. The opening and closing ceremonies were amazing as was the river parade and the Convention Centre music in the mornings and evenings. The other major advantage of a small host city is the increased likelihood that you may meet fellow attendees in a bar, restaurant, or even in the street. To me, this gives an extra ROI above and beyond the appointments as it gives one the opportunity to form new relationships or solidify old ones. Whether this leads to commercial opportunities or not these chance encounters only add to the overall happiness factor that is already high with a show like IPW and very high in San Antonio. So - Viva San Antonio, Viva IPW and Viva Los Angeles 2024.

Once again, the US Travel Association IPW trade show has proved itself to be the Daddy of all trade shows.  Immaculately organised every single element runs like clockwork. With factory precision EVERYBODY leaves for lunch at 12.30, EVERYBODY stops work at 4.30pm, all the appointments last 20 minutes, the stands are modest compared to say WTM, and the welcome including entertainment is second to none. With such a plethora of trade events around the world it is a surprise that many still exist with the behemoth of IPW around. The USA could not be sold in a finer way. Later in the year however we have the Brand USA Travel Week which has a different vibe, more relaxed, and for many is timed to perfection for the ultimate reason which is that of doing business. When coupled with regional efforts like Go West, Travel South, Florida Huddle and the rest no operator worth their salt could be left without an opportunity to contract and no excuses could be given for destinations wishing to purvey their wares. The other massive ingredient to a successful IPW is of course the location. This year for the first time San Antonio in Texas was chosen to host and it was nothing short of a masterstroke. The city, the seventh largest in the USA, is, at its heart, surprisingly small and almost every delegate would have been able to walk from their hotel to the conference centre and to the seemingly endless amount of evening entertainment. No coach transfers in San Antonio! With the Riverwalk and the Alamo at the centre of most things the 5,000 attendees were treated to never-ending treats of drink, food, music and general entertainment that quite honestly could not be faulted. The opening and closing ceremonies were amazing as was the river parade and the Convention Centre music in the mornings and evenings. The other major advantage of a small host city is the increased likelihood that you may meet fellow attendees in a bar, restaurant, or even in the street. To me, this gives an extra ROI above and beyond the appointments as it gives one the opportunity to form new relationships or solidify old ones. Whether this leads to commercial opportunities or not these chance encounters only add to the overall happiness factor that is already high with a show like IPW and very high in San Antonio. So - Viva San Antonio, Viva IPW and Viva Los Angeles 2024.

  With the sun making an occasional appearance and festival season just around the corner, MMGY Hills Balfour has compiled some of the most unique festivals around the world worth travelling for. With a mixture of emerging, experimental and established festivals for locals and visitors alike, this list of live events will ensure travellers are making the most of their summer.   Relive the Roaring 20s at the Jazz Age Lawn Party, NYC    The Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governor’s Island is the greatest Prohibition-era-inspired festival in America. Feathers and fedoras in tow, guests can enjoy a gourmet picnic market, vintage clothing vendors, an antique car show, Charleston and peabody dancing competitions and much more! Founded and hosted by Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra, the Jazz Age Lawn Party offers a unique opportunity to relive the roaring ‘20s in all of its glory. In under 10-minutes, guests can hop off the ferry from Manhattan, straight into the prohibition era. With live Jazz music and dance acts and stunning city vistas as a backdrop, the colourful festival invites people of all ages and should not be missed. nyctourism.com    Join the party at Bermuda Heroes Carnival Festival, Bermuda   Those looking for the ultimate party this summer should look no further than The Bermuda Heroes Carnival. Taking place from 16-19 June 2023, the four day extravaganza is full of feathers, music, live performances and the main event - Revel the Road. Featuring a parade of bands, a raft up and more, the carnival coincides with Bermuda’s National Heroes Day, honouring Bermudians who are admired for their courage and achievements. Expect the streets to be filled with a lively parade of bands, colourful costumes, an all-night J’ourert celebration and much more. No party is complete without trying a few Rum Swizzles, Bermuda’s national drink, which serves a delectable mix of Gosling’s Rum and fruit juices. With a gorgeous island setting as the backdrop, Bermuda Carnival is one of the newest and fastest-growing Carnivals in the world and is one of the island's biggest summer celebrations, bringing together revellers for several days and nights of pure island excitement. gotobermuda.com    Celebrate the start of monsoon season at Yi Peng in Chiang Mai, Thailand    Yi Peng is a festival unique to northern Thailand, celebrated on the full moon of the 12th month in the Thai lunar calendar to mark the end of the monsoon season and the beginning of the cooler months. Like a magical scene straight out of the movies, thousands of paper lanterns float up into the sky against the backdrop of the full moon, with locals believing that the making and releasing of lanterns is a virtuous act and a means of earning karma for the next life. Travellers will  find the main celebrations at the Three Kings Monument, Thapae Gate and at the old town moat area, or can view the spectacle from any rooftop bar. Le Meridien Chiang Mai offers the perfect base during the festival with its convenient location only a short drive away from The Thapae gate, as well as being close to vibrant night markets to explore local arts & crafts and eateries. Marriott.co.uk   Indulge in a weekend of punk rock music, bowling and comedy at the Punk Rock Bowling Festivals in Las Vegas.    The Las Vegas Punk Rock Bowling festival takes place on 26 - 29 May 2023 and offers attendees an eclectic variety of activities to enjoy over a fun-filled weekend. With each day of the festival beginning with a bowling tournament to find the winning team in over 200 participating teams, the days move into punk rock performances from many bands including Rancid, Bad Religion and Dropkick Murphys. At the end of the day, performances are taken over to many of the bars across Downtown Las Vegas, so visitors can watch performers  in a more intimate setting along with comedy shows. The festival also offers mouth-watering  on-the-go food options and exciting pool parties to further add to the festival experience. visitlasvegas.com   Discover Puerto Rico at the oldest festival in the Western Hemisphere   Set in the historic city of Ponce, on Puerto Rico’s idyllic south coast, Carnaval Ponceño has been celebrated annually for 165 years, making it one of the longest running traditions in the Western Hemisphere. Marking the beginning of Lent each year, the  festival is an explosion of colour and music, a vibrant celebration that reflects the rich and diverse cultures in Puerto Rico where a bustling selection of floats, musical collectives and dancers make their way through the streets. The festivities dominate the historic downtown area of Ponce, with an average attendance of 100,000 carnival goers, many of whom dress in the traditional Vejigante costumes, consisting of a striking mask and cape, designed to represent demonic figures from mediaeval Spanish folklore. Visitors can also expect a mouth-watering feast of traditional Puerto Rican fare, including mofongo (fried plantains) and sancocho (meat and vegetable broth).  discoverpuertorico.com   Experience the sweetness of Saudi at the Buraidah Date Festival, Saudi Arabia    The annual Buraidah Date Festival, the largest of its kind, will be held from 3 August 2023 for 36 days in Al-Qassim, north-central Saudi Arabia. The celebrations showcase over 45 varieties of dates of which 200,000 tonnes are sold each year. Saudi Arabia accounts for 25% of the world’s date production and the fruits are an important part of Saudi culture and Arabian hospitality, with guests often welcomed with the sweet treat. The dates sold at the Buraidah Date Festival are of an unmatched quality, attracting date producers and buyers from all over the world to learn the tricks of the trade and purchase the famously tasty dates themselves. An information office helps customers find their desired date variety and date related activities and informative social and cultural programmes make the festival a family affair. Vendors sell delicious date related products including date syrup, date paste and date gift boxes, all made from the exquisite Saudi Arabian dates. This annual marketplace is a celebration of an amalgamation of Saudi culture and cuisine as well as a lifeline for thousands of date farmers who depend on the income generated by farming the sweet treats. visitsaudi.com   Taste the sweetness at the  National Cherry Festival, Traverse City, Michigan   Referred to as the ‘Cherry Capital of the World’, Traverse City’s proximity to Lake Michigan means that the cherry orchards stay cool even in the summer, an important factor as cherry trees need a certain amount of time spent dormant in order to develop flowers and fruit. July and early August are the perfect time to visit as the countryside around Traverse City is dotted with stands and markets selling these world-famous sweet, dark cherries. From 1-8 July 2023 the city will host the 97th National Cherry Festival where visitors can enjoy cherry products from local businesses at the Cherry Farm Market or try a slice of ‘Cherry Crumb Pie’ made with northern Michigan Montmorency cherries. Whilst at the festival guests can listen to live music from local Michigan bands, watch the United States Air Force Thunderbird airshow or even take part in the Great American Picnic. visittheusa.co.uk   Stop and smell the roses at Floriade, Canberra   Canberra’s Floriade Festival is the ultimate celebration of spring, as evenings get warmer and days get longer, Floriade comes into bloom in Australia’s capital. From 28 September- 1 October 2023, extensive displays of flowering bulbs fill the Commonwealth Park, on the picturesque shores of Lake Burley Griffin in a springtime extravaganza. There will be a delicious selection of gourmet food stalls featuring eats from Lobster and Co. and The Fudge People, arts and crafts stalls including a perfume workshop, as well as clothing and accessories, homewares, health and beauty and of course garden products for those green-fingered festival goers. The flowers are brought to life with integrated sculptures and live entertainment scattered amongst the flowers. From 6:30-10:30pm the garden beds of the Commonwealth Park will be illuminated with colourful light installations and filled with live music, DJs, roving performers, comedians, face painting and even more delicious food and market stalls, with Floriade’s Nightfest. Tickets start at $25 for an adult, $15 for child or concession and children under 15 go free to Australia’s biggest celebration of spring. visitcanberra.com   Watch the 40th anniversary of Canada’s largest hot air balloon festival in Québec   The International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, brings the largest number of hot air balloons in Canada to Québec’s Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu just 40 minutes south of Montréal. This visual extravaganza is held over two different weekends on 11-13 and 17-20 August 2023 and on top of the balloon festivities will have musical and culinary programmes, as well as a wide variety of rides and activities to further add to the carnival atmosphere. Québec is renowned for its live events and year round festivals including the winter time celebrations at Québec Winter Carnival and IglooFest . bonjourquebec.com   Celebrate the Kyoto culture at Gion Matsuri, Japan   With a history that is over 1,000 years old, Kyoto Gion Matsui is one of Japan’s biggest and most important annual events, taking place across the whole of July. Originally held to pray for deliverance from plague, the festival has evolved to become a huge celebration of Kyoto culture. Local and visitors gather across the month to promenade in colourful yukata robes and enjoy street food and beer, with the two processions of traditional parade floats, held on 17 July and 24 July, marking the festival’s main events. Travellers can stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, which celebrates the culture of its locale with a range of authentic experiences available for guests, such as the chance to help preserve the local Zuiho-in Temple by helping with cleaning, followed by tea with the priests and their family to forge a true connection with the local community. Marriott.co.uk 

  Adventures Croatia loves working with agents and they're sure you’ve been getting a lot of requests for trips to Croatia! Let’s get the 2023 travel season off to a great start – trust Adventures Croatia to show you firsthand the beauty and culture of Croatia so you can share your experience with your clients!   Seeing Croatia is a life-changing experience. Blessed with magnificent scenery, incredible history, delicious regional foods and wines, and enriched with folk traditions, this is a country so divine that it has been named one of the best travel destinations in the world. It’s no wonder that Croatia is becoming one of the most requested destinations.   That’s why Adventures Croatia created their Familiarity Tours. The tours are crammed full of some of Croatia’s most impressive destinations, islands, ancient cities, UNESCO national parks, and historical sites.     Croatia FAM Trip  

• October 2 – 9, 2023
• For qualified agents – limited spaces available
• Visit Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Zadar, Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik

  Fill out the Agent Verification Form on this page to join! One of Adventures Croatia agents will contact you after you submit it. Or call: 800-818-8015 x1.

  When you check in to a hotel, arguably at the top of your checklist should be the cleanliness of your room.   This includes checking for bed bugs, which bite people mercilessly and then hitch a ride back to their own homes.   Unfortunately, these pests are found in the majority of hotels throughout the world.  They don’t differentiate between a 5-star hotel and a cheap, low-amenity motel.   Bed bugs are nocturnal so they’re more likely to be out and about looking for their prey   Travel experts suggest, before unpacking your bags or putting them on the bed, you turn off lights, close any shades, and use the flashlight on your phone.   Place your suitcase in the bathroom as that is the safest place for it.  Bed bugs are least likely to hide in a bathroom.   Then check under the bed and in any dark nooks and crannies of the room as bed bugs like to live in “corners and the creases” of bedclothes.   Pull back the sheets and inspect the mattress seams, particularly at the corners, for pepper-like stains or spots or even the bugs themselves. Adult bed bugs resemble flat apple seeds.   Check behind the headboard, inside couch and chair cushions, behind picture frames and around electrical sockets.   If you see anything suspect, notify management and change rooms or establishments immediately.   If you do need to change rooms, be sure that you do not move to a room adjacent and/or directly above/below the suspected infestation.  Bed bugs can easily hitchhike via housekeeping carts, luggage and even through wall sockets. If an infestation is spreading, it typically does so in the rooms closest to the origin.   Even if you determine your room is clear of any bed bugs, consider placing your suitcase in a plastic trash bag or protective cover during the duration of your trip to ensure that bed bugs cannot take up residence there before departure.   If you think you may have been infected by bed bugs, when I return home:   Inspect your suitcases before bringing them into the house.   Vacuum your suitcase thoroughly before storing it. Consider using a garment hand steamer to steam your luggage, which can kill any bed bugs or eggs that may have hitched a ride home.   Wash and dry all of your clothes - even those that have not been worn - in hot temperatures to ensure that any bed bugs that may have made it that far are not placed into your drawers/closet.   Keep clothes that must be dry-cleaned in a plastic bag and take them to the drycleaner as soon as possible.

  LGBTQ tourists are at risk of discrimination in some popular holiday destinations. A review of LGBTQ+ laws, the travel safety and crime indexes to find the safest tourist destinations.   - Malta - Chile - Luxembourg - Belgium - Sweden - New Zealand - France - Ireland - UK - Canada   Malta was named the safest destination in the world for LGBTQ+ travellers, based on its performance in several key rankings.   Gay marriage is legal in Malta and transgender people can change their gender with or without surgery.   In 2015, Malta became the first country in the world to ban sterilisation and invasive surgery on intersex people.   The country is also regarded as generally safe for travel and there’s a very low risk of tourists facing violent crime or theft.   Chile was named the world’s second-best destination for LGBTQ+ travellers and same-sex marriage is legal there.   The South American country also ranks highly on the LGBTQ+ Safety Index although it is generally considered to be less safe than Malta.   Luxembourg was the third country on the list and same-sex marriage is legal in the small European country.   Transgender people are allowed to change their legal gender without surgery in Luxembourg.   Belgium, Sweden and France also made the top 10 list and same-sex marriage is legal in all three countries.   Each of the countries are considered generally safe for LGBTQ+ tourists with low levels of violent crime.   Ireland took the eighth spot on the list while Canada and New Zealand rounded out the top 10 with the UK.   Merchant Machine, UK January 2023 conducted the study

  Travel South USA (TSUSA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with AmericanTours International (ATI) and TravelMole to drive increased domestic and international travel to the South.   ATI is North America’s leading accommodation and service provider, offering preferred rates at more than 25,000 properties. Their team of experienced buyers negotiates exclusive rates in North America’s most popular destinations, and in areas where availability is typically scarce, such as National Parks, National Seashores and smaller communities. ATI also offers discounted and commissionable rates at a broad array of specialty lodgings, including short-term stay apartments, vacation rentals, houseboats, ranches and luxury camping accommodations. More than a bed bank, ATI provides clients with the lowest rates while supporting the global agent community as a full-service tour operator.   Travel South’s new campaign will harness ATI’s proprietary DriveAmerica™ platform to drive inbound tourism to the southern states by targeting ATI’s extensive base of commercial travel partners in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and the EU. The campaign centers on new road trip itineraries that will highlight contracted hotels, restaurants, attractions and guided experiences in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. ATI’s flexible booking system allows travel professionals to customize a road trip from scratch, or to utilize and make desired changes to one of the many recommended DriveAmerica™ itineraries.   “We are thrilled to partner with Travel South USA,” said Nick Henchel, Chief Operating Officer of ATI. “DriveAmerica™ is our newest technology platform, a game changer that delivers inspired itineraries, door-to-door driving instructions with local attractions and activities along the route, and guaranteed hotel accommodations for an entire trip.”   “Partnering with ATI and the DriveAmerica™ platform is a wonderful opportunity to showcase and deliver bookings to the destinations, hotels, attractions, and guided experiences across the South,” said Liz Bittner, President & CEO of Travel South USA. “We know that consumers are interested in the authenticity of the South, but in the past have struggled with being able to offer a booking platform for small businesses to tap into the global travel agency marketplace. ATI’s DriveAmerica™ is a key connector for the travel trade to access flexible road trip planning with thousands of commissionable bookings available.”   Travel South’s product development team is working with ATI to secure great offers for agents to share with their customers. Over the coming months, there will be more partners, more hotel and attraction deals, and more outreach to the travel trade around the globe.   “The ROI is a win-win for our trade clients, valued customers, and destination partners,” added Bittner. “We love sharing stories that inspire visitation to the authentic South and backing them up with an e-commerce platform that empowers our tour operators and travel trade customers.”   The campaign launched on December 1, 2022, and will run throughout 2023, with a four-month media advertising campaign designed to capture bookings from December through March.   The travel trade campaign is targeting TravelMole Media Group’s 67,000 UK travel agents, tour operators, OTA, etc. subscribers and 115,000 in the USA to inform them about the Travel South USA DriveAmerica itineraries and how to sell and book them.

As we all know, the UK is a major player in the global markets when it comes to B2B travel and tourism.  TravelMole is currently partnering with several dozen global tour operators, hotel groups, and DMOs to tap the UK market, we can help you too! Airlines and hotels are betting big on UK consumers' unquenched thirst for international travel in 2023:

• A recent poll of more than 2,500 clients by the homeworking agency, Travel Counsellors, found that 76% said their holidays are so important to them that they still intend to travel as planned in 2023.  Recent sales figures show Mediterranean destinations, the US, Australia, New Zealand, and the Caribbean are doing well, showing double-digit growth compared to the same time in 2019.
• According to a Booking.com recent poll of more than 24,000 people. Half of UK travelers will look to save money by considering off-season destinations or longer routes on the journey, while over half (53 percent) will be planning travel more in advance in the hope of securing a better deal.

Now is the time to prepare your UK B2B marketing for the peak booking search, in the first quarter of 2023 and to make sure your UK B2B marketing is up to par. That's why I'm excited to offer a special digital and content marketing campaign that will help you generate leads and promote your brand. TravelMole is offering a limited-time special offer of US$ 7,200 to reach 70,000 UK travel trade subscribers (i.e. travel agents, tour operators, etc.) who generate 400,000 page views each month at TravelMole.com (see a comparison with other UK B2B publishers). A combination of digital and content promotions is the most effective to generate leads and promote your brand and voice of authority. You can expect this level of UK market exposure, engagement, and ROI: Click the above image to see the full sample report.   Click here to view the full UK distribution and demographics. These detailed ads and content reporting will assist you to measure your marketing KPIs.  This special offer includes:

• 6 x Partner Edition dedicated eBlasts (EDM) to 70,000 UK travel agent subscribers
• 6 wks US Website banner (receiving 400,000 average page views/mo, per Google Analytics)
• 6 wks daily UK Newsletter banner (great lead generator)
• 6 months UK Partner Zone Content Hub (examples Visit Britain, Norse, Newmarket, Gold Medal, AMR, Elegant Resorts), including up to 12 of the following posts published on the website and published in the daily newsletter and Travel Agent update newsletter:

• Announcement or press release
• Advertorial Expert Hub blogs advertorial
• Special offers
• Agent Training
• Webinar on-demand
• eBrochures

We recognize you might be short on resources, no worries, costs include content posting support. View this video to learn about our market reach and see the TravelMole digital and content marketing platform works. Please share with your B2B marketing, PR, and content team. This offer is only available for a limited time, so please contact Geoff Ceasar for further details and/or an online meeting with our team.

Airlines and hotels are betting big on American consumers' unquenched thirst for domestic travel in 2023:

• Despite decades-high inflation, rising gas prices, and a feared resurgence of pandemic variants, etc…  intent to travel is still unwavering as 92% of American travelers indicate plans to travel in the next six months! [Longwoods International October American Travel Sentiment consumer survey]
• "While we're not naive to what's going on with the Fed here and with central banks in other parts of the world in trying to tame inflation by slowing economies, we do think…different than some other industries for a period of time that is going to benefit us, not just in the fourth quarter, but into next year…the consumers are shifting from spending on things to experiences” said Christopher Nassetta, president and CEO. [October 26 call with investment analysts]

Now is the time to prepare your domestic US b2b marketing for the peak booking search, in the first quarter of 2023.  TravelMole is offering a limited time special offer of US$ 5,950 to reach 115,000 US travel trade subscribers (i.e. travel agents, tour operators, etc.) who generate 600,000 page views each month at TravelMole.com (see comparison with other US B2B publishers).  You can expect this level of US market exposure, engagement, and ROI:         Click the above image to see the full sample report.   Click here to view the full US distribution and demographics. These detailed ads and content reporting will assist you to measure your marketing KPIs.  It consists of a combination of digital and content promotions, the most effective to generate leads and promote your brand and voice of authority.  It includes:

• 6 x Partner Edition dedicated eBlast to 120,000 US travel agent subscribers
• 6 wks US Website banner (receives 600,000 average page views/mo)
• 6 wks daily US Newsletter banner (great lead generator)
• 6 months Global Partner Zone Content Hub (examples Visit Florida, Outrigger Hotels, ATI), including up to 12 of the following posts published on the website and published in the daily newsletter and Travel Agent update newsletter:
  • Announcement or press release
  • Advertorial Expert Hub blogs advertorial
  • Special offers
  • Agent Training
  • Webinar on-demand
  • eBrochures

We recognize you might be short on resources, no worries, costs include content posting support. View this video to learn about our market reach and see the TravelMole digital and content marketing platform works. Please share with your B2B marketing, PR and content team. This offer is only available for a limited time, so please contact Geoff Ceasar for further details and/or an online meeting with our team.