On track for a sustainable future of rail travel The Global Carbon Project has estimated that emissions from aviation were reduced by up to 60% at the height of the pandemic. As the industry recovers, travellers have definitely been inspired to think about more environmentally friendly ways to take their vacations. Rail is going to […]
The pandemic has given us all time to think about how we can do things better. Whether it’s balancing office and home working, picking up new hobbies or ditching some of our bad habits, we’ve all had space to reflect on how we can improve. The same is true in business. The global pandemic is […]
TTE in London back in February 2020 seems like a very long time ago, – all those great face-to-face meetings and coffees with our clients. And boy, did we miss ITB in Berlin as our regular date with industry colleagues over a Pils and some Currywurst! Just like everyone, the Open Destinations team has spent […]
London, 19 November 2020 – Open Destinations has launched a COVID Recovery Pack to help tour operators, wholesalers and DMCs recover and rebuild after the impact of COVID-19. “This year has seen a dramatic downturn in travel but with the recent positive vaccine news our customers are already seeing renewed interest from travellers to book […]
PLEASE NOTE – ITB Berlin 2020 has been cancelled. If you would still like to arrange a meeting with our team please email [email protected]. ITB Berlin, one of the travel industry’s biggest trade shows, is set to take place from March 4-8th 2020. Like at last year’s event, the Open Destinations team will be stationed […]
TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY EUROPE 2020 Will you be in London later this month for Travel Technology Europe? If so, we’d love to welcome you to Open Destinations’ stand (T68) to introduce our latest software innovations for Tour Operators, DMCs and Wholesalers. If you’ve not registered to attend yet, you can do so here. There is no […]
Service providers like Airbnb, Skyscanner, Expedia and Tripadvisor have transformed the travel industry. They, amongst others, have been trailblazers in the shift from traditional booking methods to technology-lead equivalents designed for today’s connected world. Technology and travel are constant;y pushing each other to new heights and expanding what is possible. As a result, the last decade […]
For tour operators, travel agencies and DMCs, having control over their back, mid and front office operations is of paramount importance. Now mobile technology has developed and become commonplace in travel, providers have control over their customers during and after their trips too. But where should travel providers aim to increase control? And what can they […]
Our planet’s average surface temperature has risen by 1.9 degrees Fahrenheit since 1880, carbon dioxide levels are soaring uncontrollably and ice sheets are melting at an alarming rate (NASA). The situation we now face has convinced 11,000 scientists to warn of “untold suffering due to the climate crisis” (Guardian). Both on an individual and corporate […]
Over the past few months we’ve published a number of ‘Discovery Series‘ posts, each one highlighting a different core focus of our business. These areas relate to key deliverables from the travel software and solutions that we provide. First, we looked at some ways in which we increase our clients’ revenues, next we covered improving […]
In the first few months of the new year, Open Destinations will be exhibiting at both Travel Technology Europe at Olympia, London and ITB Berlin at Messe Berlin. Read below for details on including our stand numbers and pre-show appointment booking. TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY EUROPE 2020 When: 26 February – 27 February Where: Olympia, London […]
An efficient, productive and well-oiled back-office is an essential component of operational success for travel providers. The poor execution of administrative processes in the back-office can easily lead to financial loss and representational damage. Despite many believing tall tales about outsourcing, we know from experience that it can be a transformative solution. Open Destinations is […]
