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Books Not Blogs

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

According to the World Travel Market 2013 Industry Report, British travelers still prefer old-school print travel guide books to online sources for trip planning and vacation research. The report, based on a survey of 1001 travelers, showed that 59% of … Continue reading →

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Rough Guides Are Back

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

The future of traditional travel guidebooks is still very much in doubt, but Britain’s Rough Guides is battling back to rebuild its brand and to hang onto market share. Facing a serious shake-up following its take-over by Penguin last Fall, … Continue reading →

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