Tag: social media

culture + trends

New Study Shows Travelers More Socially Conscious

theindytraveler

May 13, 2010

A new study coming out of Europe revealed a shift in consumer consciousness that is changing travel! People want their travel to be meaningful, feel good and have some impact in the world — not just for escapism or indulgences. So it’s no surprise that travel philanthropy and voluntourism are booming.
culture + trends, travel planning

How Are Travelers Using Social Media?

theindytraveler

February 10, 2010

The explosive growth of social media in the past year has changed the way many of us do things like shop, get our news, get deals or simply engage with an expanding circle of people like never before. A recent travelhorizons survey of 2,200 U.S. adults conducted by Ypartnership and the U.S. Travel Association revealed the following: