Dancers, singers, and drummers from a local women’s cooperative welcome visitors to the Red Rocks Cultural Center in Nyakinama village, Rwanda. Pic by David Gillbanks.
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‘Ecotourism for the masses, not the elite classes!’ is a slogan you’re unlikely to hear at a protest any time soon. Sudipta Sarkar argues for an urban ecotourism for the masses that looks far beyond Western debates for inspiration. It’s a “Good Tourism” Insight initiated by Tourism’s Horizon, a “GT” Insight Partner. [You too can write […]
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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 […]
Read More ‘The hospitality industry offers a great career.’ Really?
Organisations can reap benefits while pursuing sustainability certification, which can extend far beyond the acquisition of the certificate itself, according to Kevin Phun. We have often heard that: “Success is a journey, not a destination”. The second part of the quote is: “The doing is often more important than the outcome.” BrainyQuote attributes these words […]
Read More Why sustainability certification is a process or journey, not a destination
It is widely acknowledged that Venice needs to do something to manage mass tourism. The question is: ‘What?’ Will deploying technologies that measure visitor flows help Venice develop more effective strategies to manage them? Anna Richardot investigates what Venice is doing in this “Good Tourism” Insight. To say that Venice suffers from mass tourism is an […]
Read More Regaining control: Venice takes ‘smart’ measures to manage mass tourism
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
Are cruise ships a blessing or a blight? Why? Your correspondent put these simple questions about cruise ships to “GT’s” diverse network of travel & tourism stakeholders — “GT” Insight authors, “GT” Partners, and their invitees — and requested written responses of no more than 300 words. Thanks to those who chose to participate. Their answers appear in the order […]
Read More Cruise ships: Blessing or blight?