“Good Tourism” in the United Kingdom
“Good Tourism” destinations and places in the United Kingdom, and the travel & tourism stakeholders there who are keen to showcase their good, their better, and their best.
In what ways might supernatural folktales — and their animist characteristics — influence residents’ and tourists’ perceptions of and behaviours within landscapes?
Vivian Sakko investigated this question on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, for an award-winning master’s thesis about folklore tourism …
Read More Re-awakening: How can vibrant tales connect us all through folklore tourism?
VisitScotland’s plan to close its visitor information centres (‘iCentres’) misses the mark, according to Alastair Naughton who pens his fourth “Good Tourism” Insight. [You too can write a “GT” Insight.] VisitScotland’s proposal to close all its iCentres by 2026 is a misguided strategy that fails to recognise the diverse needs of tourists. While it is true […]
Read More The human touch: Why Scotland should keep its visitor information centres open
Can ‘social tourism’ — charity- and/or taxpayer-supported holidays — help alleviate stress in society and turn the travel & tourism industry’s off-season frowns upside down? Scott McCabe thinks so. Professor McCabe penned this “Good Tourism” Insight at the invitation of Tourism’s Horizon: Travel for the Millions, a “GT” Insight Partner. Family holidays: A fine time … Term-time holiday fines were back in […]
Read More The happiness factor: Social tourism is sustainable tourism
If one can put romantic notions of ‘the good old days’ aside, then one must acknowledge that travel was then, and is now, an elitist pursuit for those with the luxuries of cash, time, and/or freedom. Tourism is expensive. Our industry has to change, according to Duncan M Simpson. But how?
Read More Cash, time, or freedom: Travel & tourism is expensive
Scotland’s tourism authorities have been keeping global stakeholders happy by declaring ‘climate emergency’ and planning ‘transformational tourism’, but have they lost touch with Scots? In his first “Good Tourism” Insight, Alastair Naughton questioned the poor accessibility of Scottish ski resorts. In this “GT” Insight he wonders why public transport is making it more difficult to go […]
Read More Mountain biking in Scotland? Not if you’re dependent on public transport
Scotland’s ski resorts offer breathtaking scenery and exhilarating outdoor experiences. However, they are difficult to access for many Scots. Alastair Naughton, a concerned citizen and avid skier, believes that VisitScotland should advocate for investment in accessible, affordable, and low-emission public transport infrastructure. I love skiing, although I have not been able to get up to […]
Read More Off-piste: Lack of public access to Scottish ski resorts reinforces divides