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17 New Flight Routes to Cancun: What This Expansion Means for Travel Operators
Seventeen new flight routes to Cancun will boost connectivity, demand, and competition. Here’s why this matters for tour operators and agencies
Ray Gudrups
Jan 154 min read


How AI & Travel-Tech Will Change the Game for Agencies Selling Latin America Trips (And Why You Should Care Now)
The TIS 2025 – Tourism Innovation Summit made one thing very clear: AI and travel technology are no longer optional experiments. They are actively reshaping how trips are designed, priced, sold, and operated.
Ray Gudrups
Jan 84 min read


Sustainability in the Tourism Industry: Real Standard or Just a Marketing Trend?
Sustainability in tourism industry is everywhere — but is it real? A critical look at greenwashing, certifications, and what truly sustainable travel means.
Ray Gudrups
Dec 28, 20254 min read


Maya Train Tourism Mexico: Why Tour Operators Aren’t Using It (Yet)
Why Maya Train Tourism in Mexico Hasn’t Been Adopted by Tour Operators and how to solve it
Ray Gudrups
Dec 17, 20254 min read


Preservation Over Pictures: Why Protecting Heritage Sites Matters More Than Ever
🇲🇽 Latest Update — Nohoch Mul pyramid at Cobá archaeological site Reopened (But With Mixed Emotions). As I read the announcement, I felt conflicting emotions. On one hand, yes, it’s incredible to offer travelers the chance to climb and admire a jungle-covered pyramid from the top. On the other hand, these monuments were never built as tourist attractions.
Ray Gudrups
Dec 11, 20255 min read


Why 2026–2035 Could Be the Golden Era for Niche Travel Agencies
“Everything-for-everyone” agencies are being overtaken by leaner, more specialized competitors.
But one segment is entering its most powerful decade yet:
Niche travel agencies.Small to medium operators with specific expertise, cultural depth, and hyper-relevant offers.
And the data is clear: 2026–2035 is shaping up to be a golden era for niche travel agencies. Here is why.
Ray Gudrups
Dec 3, 20254 min read


Could Machu Picchu Lose Its Status? Why It is at Risk — And What It Means for Global Tourism
UNESCO has repeatedly warned Peru that Machu Picchu risks being added to the “World Heritage in Danger” list — the final step before losing its protected status.
The question is no longer if the site is at risk. The question is how close we are to crossing the line.
Let’s break down why this is happening, what could come next, and what Machu Picchu tells us about the future of global tourism.
Ray Gudrups
Nov 27, 20253 min read
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