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MUST WATCH! When Audio Transcription Fails (Hilariously)

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You might think that YouTube can capture the exact words from your video. But their transcription tool has more than few loopholes. The only thing funny about it is these two tech guys who show you just how bad audio transcription can bungle your copy. The example here is a Jamaica tour video. Watch it on YouTube, here.  

OUR TAKE: From a marketing point of view, this video makes clear that humor, truthiness, and great information make people sit up and pay attention to your message. Don’t be nervous to even make fun of yourself (and of course fix the problem). After watching it, you’ll really get why creating winning videos requires more than visual storytelling. All the moving parts need to be in place and double-checked before it will make a good impression.

Restarting Travel: What the U.S. Can Learn from China

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With China’s Covid-19 lockdown over, there will be some early lessons to learn from them. In the past two weeks, consumer confidence in travel has grown, according to a recent report from McKinsey and Company. The cautiously optimistic tone reflects how fragile both wellness and willingness are around the globe. The world is watching as the Chinese navigate their new normal. Read more, here. The report summarizes trends in the hotel, airline, and younger returns in China.

OUR TAKE: It’s wonderful to read such positive statistics and insights in the McKinsey report.  One insight that stuck with us: “When a lockdown ends, the first thing people want to spend money on is eating out. The second is travel. Our consumer survey shows that confidence in domestic travel rose by 60 percent over the past two weeks.” The focus is on the regional traveler who is not yet ready to go beyond domestic trips this summer. Industry forecasts show the same to be true in the U.S.

NYC Wants You to Fall in Love With It Again. But How?

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A diverse Coalition for NYC Hospitality & Tourism Recovery Council will spearhead the effort to bring back the city’s energy and tourists.  It’s NYC, though, so it’s not just any council.  Formed with NYC & Company, it’s fully loaded with hospitality heavy hitters (restauranteur Danny Meyer and Lin-Manuel Miranda are two), according to CNN.  

OUR TAKE: Don’t judge a city by its pandemic photos. Yes, some have made NYC look a little post-apocalyptic these past few months., But those who travel there have the city in their DNA. It’s tough to stay away.  What is your city so well known for that it screams COME BACK? It’s a question we should all be asking.. 

New Cleanliness Sessions Added to TravelAbility Summit 2020

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COVID-19 is a fast-changing story. Two topics we believe will remain top of mind for a long while are guest experience and social distancing. The TravelAbility Summit 2020 team just added new sessions that address these topics.  Find the full agenda for the Summit, here.

New Ninja Warriors Park is EPIC-ALLY Accessible

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Panama City, Florida is the new home to an accessible playground that’s inspired by the American Ninja Heroes TV show. How inclusive could a ninja park be? Very. There’s a wheelchair-accessible zipline and 30-foot climbing towers. Looking for a challenge? Hat tip to John Morris, the ultimate adventurer, for writing about this on his blog. wheelchairtravel.org. 

Panama City, Florida  is the new home to an accessible playground that’s inspired by the American Ninja Heroes TV show. How inclusive could a ninja park be? Very. THERE’S A wheelchair-accessible zipline and 30-foot climbing towers.Looking for a challenge? Hat tip to John Morris, the ultimate adventurer, for writing about this on his blog. wheelchairtravel.org. 

OUR TAKE: What a great way for parents to give COVID-19 the finger when lockdown ends! Of course, not everyone’s in Florida. If you can imagine one in your area, there are plenty of resources on fundraising, planning and building on accessibleplayground.net. Their motto is every child deserves to play! 

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