So, what is World Tourism Day? Celebrated every year on September 27th, World Tourism Day serves to make people around the world aware of the value and importance of tourism. Read on to find out how! A brief history of World Tourism Day World Tourism Day has been celebrated since September 27th 1980. The specific […]
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Enclave tourism: A simple explanation
Enclave tourism is a popular tourism form found all over the world. But what is it? What is the meaning of enclave? What are the positive and negative impacts of enclave tourism? In this post I will explain what the deal is with enclave tourism. Enclave meaning In order to understand the concept of enclave […]
What is a babymoon? Everything you need to know about babymoon tourism
Babymoons are pretty trendy at the moment. Kim Kardashian went to Paris, Kate Middleton went to the island of Mustique- all the celebrities are doing it. But what is a babymoon? Babymoon tourism has grown rapidly in recent years, so much so that it has become a right of passage in many respects. A popular type of tourism, […]
Why Unpaid Business is Better than No Business: The Case of the Egyptian Boatman
The tourism industry can be a tough industry to work in when there are no tourists. Whilst I have studied and taught the principles and concepts of tourism for many years, sometimes it is only when you see acts of desperation and kindness, like I did in Egypt, that you truly understand. Today I will […]
Social impacts of tourism
Understanding the social impacts of tourism is vital to ensuring the sustainable management of the tourism industry. There are positive social impacts of tourism, demonstrating benefits to both the local community and the tourists. There are also negative social impacts of tourism. In this article I will explain what the most common social impacts of […]
Environmental impacts of tourism
This post was last updated on July 24th, 2019 at 10:02 amThe environmental impacts of tourism have gained increasing attention in recent years. With the rise in sustainable tourism and an increased number of initiatives for being environmentally friendly, tourists and stakeholders alike are now recognising the importance of environmental management in the tourism industry. […]