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Industry Focus
Post-Pandemic—Travel and Tourism Qualitative Research Is Evolving as Travelers Seek More Control
Neal Sandin identifies the critical trends in the travel and tourism industry that are driving marketing research projects for airlines, destination hotels, local businesses, and events. The article explores the essential methods and skills qualitative researchers need to be successful in tourism and hospitality research. […]
Business Matters
What Am I Buying and Why: An Insurance Primer
Calvin Gilman explains the types of small-business insurance that may be most relevant for qualitative researchers operating small businesses. Calvin aims to arm readers with some tools that will help them become more savvy consumers of insurance, and give them a better understanding of the risks that face their businesses and methods to mitigate those risks. He discusses contract insurance, professional liability, and the growing issue of cyber liability coverage. Qualitative professionals should discuss these issues with insurance brokers to determine coverage options and premiums available, and should also discuss risk management with their entire qualitative research teams. […]
Business Matters
Let’s Talk About Side Hustles
Independent qualitative researchers can find themselves riding a financial roller coaster, as the economy ebbs and flows in an inconsistent pattern. Establishing a secondary source of revenue, one unrelated to qualitative research, can offer some stability. This article explores approaches qualitative researchers have taken, as well as key issues for consideration, and unexpected ways in which side hustles can benefit researchers, while keeping the lights on. […]