AUTHOR: Nicole Mahoney
Themes from ABA 2026 Part 2: Embracing the Experience
In Part 1 of this series, we explored how collaboration has become essential to the future of group travel. Another change that is quickly becoming…
Commitment: World-Changing Collaborations
World-changing collaborations are grounded in the Three C’s of Collaboration: Communication, Commonality, and Commitment. This framework is based on over 5 years of podcast interviews,…
Annual Planning for Tourism Businesses and Organizations
As we approach a new year, many of us in the tourism industry are deep in budgets, goals, and project wrap-ups. I’m right there with you. This…
Making a Career in Travel & Tourism: What the Experts Want You to Know
When I first wrote about careers in travel and tourism, I highlighted insights from a handful of professionals I met at a conference—voices full of…
Commonality: Creating World-Changing Collaborations
The strongest partnerships are built on the foundation of the Three C’s of Collaboration: Communication, Commonality, and Commitment. In my first post about this framework,…
Welcoming All 2.0: Key Takeaways from Our Community Conversation on Inclusion in Tourism
In our rapidly evolving travel industry, the concept of being a “welcoming destination” is no longer simply about inviting more visitors. It’s about deeply understanding…
10 Must-Listen Podcasts for Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Professionals
I’ve had the joy of hosting Destination on the Left—an award-winning podcast spotlighting the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry—since 2016. My team and I believe…
Communication: The 3 C’s of World-Changing Collaborations
Big ideas and big achievements don’t happen alone. They require teamwork and a shared goal. That’s why collaboration is essential, especially in the travel and…
Collaboration Toolkit
Our first research study confirmed that collaboration is a constant in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. It is not a matter of if, but when and how, organizations will collaborate together. Our latest study reveals how organizations are putting collaboration into operation and how they are setting up systems and processes so that collaboration becomes a strategic part of the organization.
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