A “GT” Insight Bites post is a collection of short written responses to an identical set of propositions and/or questions that The “Good Tourism” Blog puts to a diverse range of travel & tourism stakeholders. “GT” publishes all the replies after only very light copy-editing, ensuring that the respondents’ considered thoughts on the matter are faithfully represented.
Thanks to these two Rwandan talents for contributing to this instalment of “GT” Insight Bites: Leonard, who demonstrated his art in real time at the Red Rocks Cultural Festival; Roger, who shared with me his love of birds as we walked through his beautiful village. You too can contribute.
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Write no more than 300 words on a travel & tourism topic that is important to you. This is an open invitation to travel & tourism stakeholders to contribute a “GT” Insight Bite. Simply contact “GT”. Unlike other “Good Tourism” Insight Bites that have deadlines and are based on specific questions or hypotheticals, this invitation is ongoing and […]
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Write no more than 300 words on a travel & tourism topic that is important to you. This is an open invitation to travel & tourism stakeholders to contribute a “GT” Insight Bite. Simply contact “GT”. Unlike other “Good Tourism” Insight Bites that have deadlines and are based on specific questions or hypothetical scenarios, this invitation […]
Read More “GT” Insight Bites: On tourism technology, progress, and local benefit-sharing
Do your travel & tourism operations or academic pursuits contribute to a “continuation or reimposition of imperialist rule”? Are they part of your nation’s efforts to influence a less developed land and exploit its resources? As a travel & tourism stakeholder, are you, as some would say, a neocolonialist? Discuss. Your correspondent put these questions […]
Read More Hey, travel & tourism, are you ‘neocolonialist’?
A long-established Asia Pacific regional travel & tourism industry association comprising public and private sector members is seeking a new executive leader. What specific priorities and competencies should the ideal candidate have? Your correspondent put this (hypothetical?) scenario and question to “GT’s” diverse network of travel & tourism stakeholders — “GT” Insight authors, “GT” Partners, and their invitees — and […]
Read More Who’s the new boss? Asia Pacific tourism industry association seeks leader
A family member in the last year of high school is asking you for advice on careers. Would you suggest a career in hospitality? Why? Why not? Your correspondent put these simple questions about a career in hospitality to “GT’s” diverse network of travel & tourism stakeholders — “GT” Insight authors, “GT” Partners, and their invitees — and requested written […]
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