Exploring the transition from traditional travel guidebooks to digital platforms, the chapter discusses the impact of social media on travel recommendations and Lonely Planet's exit from the Chinese market. The speakers reflect on the relevance of guidebooks for historical and cultural insights amidst the rise of internet travel sources.
Remember the time when we couldn't travel without a chunky travel guide book? Those days might be over thanks to social media and the internet. But, have we truly outgrown the charm of physical guidebooks? / Diamond rings for graduation gifts (22:35)? On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Josh Cotterill.