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This was such an exciting answer from Livn Project Manager and Business Analyst, Tammy Dennis. 🐕🐕🐕

We sat down and asked her, "If we found you doing an adventurous activity somewhere in the world, what would it be and where?" This is what she said:

Alongside our enhanced API product we provide strategic consultancy. So you get experienced project and operational support to increase your return on investment.

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Are experience operators in the APAC region getting left behind?

With over a 26% less adoption rate for online booking systems, APAC operators are trailing the global average according to Arival’s recent Technology & Connectivity Report. Read more here: https://arival.travel/asia-pacific-operators-booking-system-adoption/

Across Asia, Most Operators Remain Unplugged | Arival | The Resource for Tours, Activities, Attractions & In-Destination Experiences. Use of modern online booking systems among tour, activity and attraction suppliers across Asia Pacific continues to trail the global average

Australia takes the top spot of destinations that travellers want to visit in the Asia-Pacific region. This is the perfect opportunity for tours, activities, and attractions operators to cater to the growing numbers and offer unique experiences to keep them coming back for more!

Source - Mastercard Travel Trend 2023 report

Happy World Environment Day! 🌎

Being aware of the impact travel has on the destination is more important than ever. May 2023 bring more responsible travel, sustainable products, and new and exciting ways to support the cultures and destinations we visit.

As technology evolves, so do data, personalisation and innovation opportunities! We’re revisiting the role of data for tours, activities, and attractions operators, and how AI and new technology will impact the segment going forward.

https://livn.world/news-views/revisiting-data-and-why-it-is-a-powerful-tool-in-2023

Revisiting Data and why it is a powerful tool in 2023 Connect your business to a global network of tours & activities in real time

Our enterprise-ready enhanced API has been designed to scale with your business growth, so it’s robust, secure, and can support both complex products and dynamic pricing.

If you’re looking for a sophisticated solution for your enterprise, learn more here: https://livn.world/products

Did you know that being eco-friendly can also be good for your business? Expedia Group Media Solutions’ Sustainable Travel Study reveals consumer interest and motivations for sustainable travel options.

Make meaningful experiences by booking lodging and destinations that align with your eco-friendly values. According to the study, two-thirds of consumers want to see more information on sustainability from lodging and transportation providers. Start making a positive impact today and choose sustainable travel options. Learn more about sustainable travel here:

https://skift.com/2022/06/22/new-research-understanding-consumer-demand-for-sustainable-travel/

New Research: Understanding Consumer Demand for Sustainable Travel Options Expedia Group Media Solutions’ Sustainable Travel Study seeks to understand consumer sentiment around sustainable travel options.

As travellers prioritise unique experiences over material possessions, businesses have a golden opportunity to innovate and cater to these evolving desires. Mastercard research shows the dynamics of spending on experiences vs. things across markets, revealing the global shift towards authentic experiences.

Amadeus' Traveler Tribes 2033 study unveils four distinctive customer segments, empowering you to enhance customer segmentation like never before. Wave goodbye to guesswork and say hello to laser-focused targeting. Stay ahead of the game - be part of the tribes today.

Future traveler segments and the forces forging them A new Amadeus study defines different groups of travelers and gauges their attitudes toward travel in 2033.

From an increase in spending on experiences to Australia topping the list as the number 1 international travel destination in Asia Pacific. There’s some exciting insights in Mastercard’s latest Travel Industry Trends 2023 Report.

Read it here:

Travel Industry Trends 2023 Mastercard Economics Institute's fourth annual report on the state of the travel industry & 2023 travel trends.

Thanks to digitalisation, the days of complex payment systems are over. As Ted Clements, CEO of WeTravel, explained at ITB Berlin, small and medium-sized travel businesses can now streamline their everyday operations and increase efficiency. Reservations and payments have never been easier, and with tools like WeTravel, you can simplify your booking process for international clients.

EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT Good news for tour operators and booking platforms: dealing with different currencies and cross-border payments has now become much easier thanks to digitalisation.

Our transparent business model means you have the option to bring your own commercial agreements or use our pre-negotiated rates on selected global products when you connect with our enhanced API.

Learn more about the benefits our API can bring your business here: https://livn.world/products

Can you believe that ChatGPT has only been around for five months? Yet it is popping up everywhere you turn!

With over 100 million active users within just two months, this natural language processing tool is the fastest-growing app in history. And now, travel companies are jumping on board, eager to employ AI to improve their customer support systems. Who knows what the future holds for ChatGPT and other AI tools, but one thing's for sure - they're here to stay!

https://www.phocuswire.com/ChatGPT-dozen-travel-tools-services?ctxp=

ChatGPT: A chatty dozen of travel tools and services Travel companies are using ChatGPT for everything from personalized itinerary recommendations to social media marketing and 24/7 customer support.  

With these top key themes for travellers, are you including these elements in your tours, activities, and attractions products AND highlighting them in your marketing and descriptions so they stand out?

Big thank you to the Arival team for sharing this with us!

Did you know tourists generate around 1.3 billion tons of waste annually? But the good news is that 61% of tourists want to travel sustainably.

So let's join forces to minimise our impact on the environment. Tours, activities and attractions can use innovative digital solutions to promote sustainability and conserve natural resources. Let's make sure we are doing our part to protect our planet.

👇Read all about it in the link below:

https://livn.world/news-views/how-travel-technology-is-promoting-sustainability-for-tours-activities-and-attractions

How Travel Technology is Promoting Sustainability for Tours, Activities & Attractions Connect your business to a global network of tours & activities in real time

Livn’s enhanced API provides true last seat availability for simple and complex products to match the flexibility required in the tours, activities, and attractions industry in 2023.

So you can get real-time accessibility for your products. Learn more here: https://livn.world/products

When selecting an operator, it’s interesting to note that travel agents value customer support as the most important factor.

This means operators need to ensure that they not only offer the right commission incentives, but are able to support travel agents when they need it most.

While some multi-day tour operators are increasing their use of technology, a recent Arival report reveals that 33% still need a system in place, leaving money on the table.

It’s interesting to see whether this will change this year as travellers become more comfortable with using technology and directly booking themselves.

The global market forecast for Attractions, Tours and Activities is promising, according to the latest research from Phocuswright.

By next year we should be back to near pre-pandemic levels, with 2024 and beyond set to surpass these figures on the road to further growth. While it can feel like a long time coming for many operators, it is a comforting sign to know how well the market has bounced back.

Whether you are staying in or travelling over the holiday period, Happy Easter from the team at Livn.

Use a single API to connect your business to a global network of tours, activities and attractions. Fully documented and designed to be easy to implement, use, and integrate into your business.

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Part 2 of Livn Founder and CCO Steve Martinez, insights from The Travel Community Hub Offloaded podcast with Richard Taylor and Ann-Catherine Jones, is now live.

Steve discusses dynamic products in the current experiences economy and how travel resellers could quickly add value to their booking process.

Podcast (PART 2) - Bringing Value to The Experiences Economy Connect your business to a global network of tours & activities in real time

As a result of higher disposable income, couples, and seniors continue to be the top segments for travel agencies to focus on, closely followed by a group of friends and families wanting to explore the world.

Read more from the Travel Market Report: Distribution Outlook here: https://www.travelmarketreport.com/library/TMR_Distribution_Outlook_2021/index.html?page=20

Livn Founder and CCO Steve Martinez sat down with The Travel Community Hub's Richard Taylor and Ann-Catherine Jones in their new podcast, Offloaded.

In Part 1 we share Steve's insights about the experiences economy and what makes it so fragmented. (As well as how technology and connectivity can solve this challenge.)

Podcast (PART 1) - Bringing Value to The Experiences Economy Connect your business to a global network of tours & activities in real time

Guided tours were the most popular experiences in 2022 according to Arival and Phocuswright’s latest survey. This is a shift away from the popularity of cultural or historical sites, as well as national attractions in 2019. Here’s what the new landscape is looking like.

It’s time for an API deep dive with Livn CTO, Hans Jagla. From a new perspective on data organisation to the mandate the team worked with to make the Livn Enhanced Reseller API a reality.

Read more here: https://livn.world/news-views/a-technical-perspective-on-livn-enhanced-api

According to Arival’s latest report on Tours, Activities & Sustainability 2022, travellers 34 and under are placing a greater emphasis on sustainable practice compared to their older counterparts.

It’s amazing to see a generational wave of conscious travellers growing.

Happy International Women’s Day! Shout out to our fantastic female colleagues at Livn and many other women travel leaders making waves in the tours, activities, and attractions vertical. 👩🏻👩🏿👩🏼👩🏾👩🏽

https://livn.world/news-views/high-spending-power-low-representation-women-in-travel-2023

The tour booking window has substantially closed between 2019 and 2022. Now, same day bookings have become the most popular, with 1-2 days closely behind and fewer people opting for long-term bookings above 3 days.

Livn was honoured to be a guest on one of the first episodes of Offloaded, the travel industry's newest Podcast, produced by The Travel Community Hub.

Thank you, Richard Taylor and Ann-Catherine Jones, for taking the time to talk to our founder, Steve Martinez, during this exciting relaunch phase of our Reseller API.

➡ Steve's session starts at 40 mins and 28 secs. We hope you enjoy it!

Offloaded Richard Taylor and Ann-Catherine Jones are joined by guests to discuss the Australian travel industry.This is a Travel Community Hub production. Visit https://www.travelcommunityhub.com/ for more information and to sign up for our newsletter that ...

Tourism Review shares some interesting opportunities for operators to leverage in its recent post on travel trends for 2023.

From travelling more responsibly and having a well-being focus, there are plenty of ways to adapt existing products to meet the latest trends and demands from travellers. Read more here:

Travel Trends Still Include the Revenge Holiday | .TR Travel trends of this year include the focus on wellbeing and solo travel.

Sydney WorldPride is here; everywhere you look, the city is decorated representing the LGBTQ+ community, and with many events happening around Sydney, there is something for everyone. Livn loud and proud.

In our latest piece, we look at how operators in the tours, activities and attractions sector can be a massive part of making sure LGBTQ+ guests are looked after and have a memorable time: https://livn.world/news-views/ways-operators-can-create-a-positive-experience-for-lgbtq-travellers

Happy Sydney WorldPride 2023 - 6 Ways Operators can create a Positive Experience for LGBTQ+ Travellers / Livn Connect your business to a global network of tours & activities in real time

With the release of our enhanced API, we proudly present the five benefits that could be a game-changer for your business. Our technology bridges the gap between buyers and sellers of tours, activities and attractions.

To learn more or speak to us today, visit: https://livn.world/products

The new Amadeus global research study – Travel Tribes 2033 – has identified four new traveller profiles. Their research reveals which traveller traits, behaviours and preferences to look out for as travellers re-emerge in the next ten years.

Learn more here: https://www.ttgasia.com/2023/02/10/amadeus-predicts-the-emergence-of-four-future-traveler-tribes/

Amadeus predicts the emergence of four future Traveler Tribes | TTG Asia With international tourism on the rebound, Amadeus has identified four new traveller profiles – named Traveler Tribes – that are likely to emerge and develop in the next 10 years.

Happy Valentine’s Day from the team at Livn 💕 ⁠
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Thank you, LATTE Luxury News, for taking the time to discuss our enhanced reseller API with Livn Founder and CCO, Steve Martinez.

Check out the informative feature interview by clicking the link:

Future-proofed Livn API offers greater efficiencies, cost savings A revolutionised API by Livn is promising greater efficiencies, streamlined processes and cost savings for uses in the travel sphere.

As booking tours, activities and attractions continue to grow online, it is becoming more important to include digital marketing and sales in your strategy for 2023. Wondering how? Let’s take a deeper look into the value of customer data and the potential changes it could make in 2023. Learn more here:

https://go.livn.world/news-and-views/why-data-is-a-powerful-tool-for-operators-in-2023

Why Data is a powerful tool for Operators in 2023 February 08, 2023 Why Data is a powerful tool for Operators in 2023 Online and mobile booking rising trends are set to continue in 2023, which is why it will be more important than ever to include digital marketing and sales as part of your strategy this year.Booking tours, activities and attraction...

Despite the current economic uncertainty in Europe, foreign tourism in Spain has recovered to 85% of pre-pandemic levels. This shows the desire to travel is still very much in the forefront for travellers and tourists!

Read more on Spain’s current travel activity statistics here: https://www.tourism-review.com/foreign-tourism-in-spain-recovers-85-of-pre-pandemic-level-news12880

Tourism in Spain Reported Positive Numbers | .TR Tourism in Spain data reveal positive numbers.

Google’s ‘Things to do’ is taking the next step for tours and activities!

Now your products can show up on Google Maps near relevant Points Of Interest for greater discovery, visibility, and conversions from travellers. Plus, your website still shows the ‘Official Site’ for booking, so you’ll get even more brand presence.

Swipe to see how your tours and activities can show up on Google Maps and register now at https://go.livn.world/register