Recently, I've seen new no-commission marketplace and all-in-one travel apps. On paper, they look promising, zero fees, premium donations, and a promise of high value travelers. I have found out lately, not everything that glitters is gold. In a world of AI-generated outreach and anonymous stealth mode startups, I'm curious how other operators are protecting their time and data. For me, the No-Go list is growing, I've started looking for: - Verified team: Can I find the founders on LinkedIn? - Data ...

I’m part of a small team working with independent tourism businesses in Northern Thailand. We’ve noticed that many local operators struggle not because of a lack of quality or interest, but because demand is highly irregular. Busy seasons can be strong, but the gaps in between are difficult to manage. We’re still trying to understand what actually helps small tourism businesses stay sustainable under these conditions. I’d really value insights or examples from other regions: what strategies have you seen ...