The Industry

Chinese Consumption in 2023: Bouncing Back But Not Exploding

Introduction by: Peter Marshall Delighted to welcome another key insight on Chinese tourism from Professor Arlt. This short article focuses…

Only Fools Rush In The Metaverse vs Genuine Value Proposition

As Elvis Presley once sang, this is a good reminder of the explosive efforts on Web 3.0 and AI by…

Everything In China Happens Later But Faster:

Introduction: By Peter Marshall This week’s blog on trunblocked.com provides an important contribution from Wolfgang Georg Arlt, CEO COTRI (China Outbound Tourism…

Tripidi Emerges Stronger, Smarter – And Bigger – Post COVID

It is always good to showcase companies who have actually emerged stronger from COVID. Smaller, specialist retailers in particular, and…

TFWA Cannes 2022: The Good And The Not So Good

Let me start by saying that there was far more good than bad this year. TFWA got the tone exactly right.…

Why The Intelligent Track Systems Cart Is The Next Generation Airport Shopping Experience

Have Travel Retail Awards Events Now Become Meaningless?

In two words: not all. But having read Martin Moodie’s recent article www.moodiedavittreport.com/the-moodie-view-why-the-meadfa-awards-need-a-rethink/ about MEADFA also now throwing their hat in the ring and him suggesting…

Sustainability: What It Takes To Get It Right

Peter Marshall (PM): Petra, it is widely acknowledged that there are 3 key pillars to sustainability: economic viability, environmental protection…

How Travel Pressed The Self Destruct Button By: Ivor Smith

Introduction by: Peter Marshall When Ivor Smith submitted this blog to me, I was in two minds whether to publish…

Bitmore Reimagined: Hoj Parmar, CEO, Interviewed

Peter Marshall (PM): Hoj, welcome to trunblocked.com. You have recently changed the name of your business as well as the…