Staycation

Talentica Software Rolls Out an Innovative 100% Remote Work Policy with Workcations, Staycations and Culture Ambassadors

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Talentica Software , the worlds largest software development service provider for start-ups, today announced an innovative Distributed Work model for the companys 450+ employees.

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  • Talentica Software , the worlds largest software development service provider for start-ups, today announced an innovative Distributed Work model for the companys 450+ employees.
  • The companys creative Distributed Work model includes detailed strategies to address the challenges of remote technical team work.
  • We focus on hiring top engineers who are self-motivated, work independently and are comfortable with documentation and asynchronous work.
  • Thus, we found that if our employees have the right tools to work remotely, their productivity and work satisfaction increases.

cycleGuard Research Finds 80% of UK Cycling Staycationers Are Riding Without Insurance

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Thats according to research released today from cycleGuard , part of Thistle Insurance.

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  • Thats according to research released today from cycleGuard , part of Thistle Insurance.
  • The research found that almost half (49%) of those on staycation will not take out insurance.
  • According to the data, 25% of those planning on cycling will rely on health insurance with less than a fifth (18%) having bike insurance in place.
  • The Lake District is expected to see the most amount of cycling staycationers with 15% of holiday makers heading there.

2021 Summer Holidays Still On Across Europe, But Will Look Different For Many

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

DSSELDORF, GERMANY 14 July 2021 Following a year and a half of limited travel, Europeans are set to capitalize on a summer of loosening restrictions although holidays will look different for many.

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  • DSSELDORF, GERMANY 14 July 2021 Following a year and a half of limited travel, Europeans are set to capitalize on a summer of loosening restrictions although holidays will look different for many.
  • Meanwhile those from the Netherlands prefer either to embark on road trips (25%) and relax with a staycation (25%).
  • Across every country surveyed, the majority of people believe that holiday accommodation prices are being driven up by demand for travel over the summer.
  • However, there is also good news, as a significant number have already booked holidays despite uncertainty and increased costs.

Brits Shun International Travel as Staycations and Day Trips Top Polls

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Latest consumer research shows that Brits are shunning overseas travel this year in favour of staycations and day trips.

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  • Latest consumer research shows that Brits are shunning overseas travel this year in favour of staycations and day trips.
  • Only 1 in 10 Brits feel confident about an overseas holiday this year, according to a recent study conducted by YouGov.
  • When it comes to overseas travel, 73 percent felt moderately cautious to very cautious about overseas travel, with 33 percent of women and 40 percent of men stating that they have no plans for international travel this year.
  • Consumer sentiment findings conducted by Visit Britain , the nations official tourism board, has also reported a surge in staycations and day trips.

More Than Half of Americans Plan to Check off a Wish List Destination for Their First Post-Pandemic Trip

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Friday, June 11, 2021

The survey analyzed the impact COVID-19 had on Americans' travel habits and determined their most sought-after wish list destinations.

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  • The survey analyzed the impact COVID-19 had on Americans' travel habits and determined their most sought-after wish list destinations.
  • Given many are transitioning from staycations to dream vacations, survey respondents felt domestic travel was their best shot at a bucket list trip.
  • The top U.S. cities Americans plan to visit include Honolulu (29%), New York City (25%) and Las Vegas (24%).
  • Additional cities on the survey takers' travel wish list include:
    While many plan to stay stateside this year, there was still a large desire for eventual overseas travel.

Making It Media's Show 'Staycation' Wins Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement: Lifestyle

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Making It Media , a production company specializing in travel and destination content, announced that its lifestyle program, 'Staycation,' has won an Emmy Award in the 'Outstanding Achievement: Lifestyle Long Form' category at the 47th Annual Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Making It Media , a production company specializing in travel and destination content, announced that its lifestyle program, 'Staycation,' has won an Emmy Award in the 'Outstanding Achievement: Lifestyle Long Form' category at the 47th Annual Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards.
  • Sensing a shift in consumer travel behavior and content consumption, Making It Media is redefining the travel genre with a new class of destination-themed content.
  • Helping people discover new places and people, and showcasing all facets of life like never before,"said Robert Parks-Valletta , CEO, Making It Media, and Executive Producer and Host, 'Staycation.'
  • 'I'm excited for our team, and to see 'Staycation' recognized with an Emmy Award as we continue to reinvent what travel destination content looks like."

Dominica's Tourism Board Launches Staycation 2021 and Relaxes Travel Requirements for Vaccinated Visitors

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

LONDON, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commonwealth of Dominica's tourism board has launched its Staycation 2021 to provide increased business to the sector during the summer months.

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  • LONDON, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commonwealth of Dominica's tourism board has launched its Staycation 2021 to provide increased business to the sector during the summer months.
  • Staycation was first launched in 2012 to give locals and visitors a chance to rediscover the lush island through various activities.
  • Dominica has continued to find innovative means to keep tourism alive despite the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Staycation 2021 will feature tours from Extreme Dominica Waitukubuli Adventure Tours, Decide on Dominica, and Sheppee Fun Tours.

Bummer Summer? Over Half of Canadians Don't See Joy in a Staycation

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

As part of this week's Canadian launch the company surveyed 1,000 Canadians to create a clearpicture of camping opportunities and attitudes from coast to coast.

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  • As part of this week's Canadian launch the company surveyed 1,000 Canadians to create a clearpicture of camping opportunities and attitudes from coast to coast.
  • 18.5% of Canadians say they can't even remember the last time they had a vacation.
  • Key findings of the survey:
    Canadians may be compromising joy this summer - Nervous Canadians believe that a staycation (42%) is the most realistic vacation plan this summer, but 51.5% admit that they don't think a staycation can 'bring them joy' this summer.
  • Canadians (really) need a vacation - A significant number of Canadians (18.6%) say they haven't had a 'legit' vacation for at least two years.

Sabre teams up with BYHOURS to distribute hotel microstays and support the recovery of hospitality

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

"Giving travel agencies the power to offer relevant content to satisfy the changing needs of their clients is paramount to Sabre.

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  • "Giving travel agencies the power to offer relevant content to satisfy the changing needs of their clients is paramount to Sabre.
  • Similarly, the desire for local leisure or staycations is on the rise, leading to an increase in microstays.
  • "It's a great satisfaction and privilege to be able to partner with pioneering and innovative companies like Sabre.
  • Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, BYHOURS launched in 2012 to provide flexibility and personalization to the hotel booking process.

Prep Starts Now campaign launched to help hospitality businesses reopen, digitise and grow

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Allan Nelson For-Sight CEO & Co-founder "Prep Starts Now is a great initiative to help the industry make the most of the opportunity as we reopen, both immediate and long term.

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  • Allan Nelson For-Sight CEO & Co-founder "Prep Starts Now is a great initiative to help the industry make the most of the opportunity as we reopen, both immediate and long term.
  • Now is the time to prepare and to start engaging with your guests in a meaningful and personalised way.
  • With an inflated staycation market this year, there exists a real opportunity for hospitality businesses to not only welcome these guests now, but to build loyalty and create new opportunity for the future.
  • That's why we were delighted to be a part of the Prep Starts Now campaign, to use all of our experience to help businesses get ready for the future by working together with them and this fantastic collection of companies.