“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.
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
The importance of languages is universal. However, in native English-speaking countries such as the United Kingdom, language education has been neglected. This has implications for the inbound travel, tourism, and hospitality industries and their workers, according to Karen Thomas and Jim Butcher. Dr Thomas was the lead researcher for a study on the topic. Drs Thomas […]
Read More Language skills in tourism: Why the Anglosphere needs to appreciate them
Many British seaside resorts are making a comeback after decades of sniffy criticism led by the media, and despite a persistent narrative of decay and decline. David Jarratt shares this “Good Tourism” Insight; the second in a series initiated by Tourism’s Horizon, a “GT” Insight Partner. [You too can write a “GT” Insight.] Traditional British seaside resorts […]
Read More ‘Where seagulls don’t land anymore’: Are British seaside resorts trending again?
As has been widely reported in both industry and mainstream media, VisitScotland has joined other travel & tourism organisations in “declaring a climate emergency”. In this “Good Tourism” Insight, trends strategist Chris Greenwood shares the early developments of the Scottish national tourism board’s emergency response and its implications for stakeholders. As we look ahead to […]
Read More Why VisitScotland declared a climate emergency & what it means for tourism