Category Archives: DMC

Holy Family Route: From Coptic Egypt to a New Geography of Experience

Destinations, DMC, Hotellerie, Innovation, OdisseyBy Shariat 19 October 2026

The Holy Family Route in Egypt connects Coptic heritage with contemporary cultural and spiritual travel, opening opportunities for local communities, guides and tourism professionals.

Voice Maps: Conversations with Those Who Live in Destinations All Year Round

DMC, Insights, Odissey, Tour OperatorsBy Shariat 16 October 2026

Voice maps and conversations with year-round residents reveal the living cultures, everyday practices and perspectives that conventional destination itineraries often overlook.

The Centre of Gravity of Trade Shows Is Shifting: Asia, the Gulf and Africa Reshape the B2B Calendar

Air Transport, DMC, Hotellerie, Odissey, Tour OperatorsBy Shariat 16 October 2026

Travel trade shows are shifting beyond their traditional European centres, as Asia, the Gulf and Africa play increasingly prominent roles in international tourism business.

The Destination Becomes Readable by AI

Destinations, DMC, Hotellerie, Innovation, OdisseyBy Shariat 16 October 2026

AI-readable destinations organise reliable information, structured data and digital services so travel assistants can understand places and support informed travel planning.

Morocco, a Contemporary Crossroads: Heritage, Design and Territories Between Africa, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic

Destinations, DMC, Odissey, Tour OperatorsBy Shariat 16 October 2026

Morocco’s cultural tourism extends beyond medinas and dunes, connecting living craftsmanship, contemporary design, Atlantic and Mediterranean landscapes and local heritage.

Palau Pledge, Years Later: The Environmental Pact Written in the Passport

DMC, Insights, Odissey, Tour OperatorsBy Shariat 16 October 2026

The Palau Pledge invites visitors to respect the environment and communities they encounter, offering a model for more conscious and responsible tourism.

Invisible Guardians of Knowledge, Rituals and Practices That Hold Places Together

Destinations, DMC, Innovation, Odissey, Tour OperatorsBy Shariat 15 October 2026

Living cultural heritage depends on the people who preserve and pass on local skills, rituals and knowledge that give destinations their distinctive identity.

Day Design for Revenue: From the Room to the Daily Programme

DMC, Hotellerie, Insights, OdisseyBy Shariat 15 October 2026

Day Design explores how hotels can programme daily experiences to strengthen guest satisfaction, destination connections and revenue beyond the room.

Shikoku, Tohoku and the Japan That Cannot Be Known on a First Journey

Destinations, DMC, Odissey, Tour OperatorsBy Shariat 15 October 2026

Beyond Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, the regions of Shikoku and Tohoku reveal Japan’s layered traditions, literary landscapes, hot springs and local cultures.

Tourism Sandboxes: Cities and Territories Experimenting with Rules, Access and New Model

Destinations, DMC, Innovation, OdisseyBy Shariat 15 October 2026

Tourism sandboxes allow cities and destinations to test new rules, visitor access and management models on a limited scale before wider implementation.