Cultural tourism is big business. Some people seek to embark on their travels with the sole intention of having a ‘cultural’ experience, whereas others may experience culture as a byproduct of their trip. We can argue that there is some form of cultural tourism in most holidays (even when taking an all-inclusive holiday you might […]
Academic Life
Insta tourism explained: What, why and where
We’ve all heard of the social media platform Instagram. With over one billion monthly users, Instagram is the place to be. But what is this new term that’s been floating about? What is Insta tourism? In this post I will explain what is meant by the term Insta tourism, how the social media platform has […]
A brief history of tourism
Tourism is present in almost every city around the world. But where did it start? How did it come about? Here is a brief history of tourism over the years… What is tourism? The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) defines tourism as: ‘a social, cultural and economic phenomenon which entails the movement of people […]
Benefits And Limitations Of Privatisation In The Transport Industry
Privatisation in the transport industry is something that we have seen more and more in recent years. In this post, I will briefly outline some of the benefits and limitations of privatisation in the transport industry, with some examples. The transportation industry is a huge industry for the UK. It is also a very important […]
What is a low-cost airline? A simple explanation
Low-cost air travel has exploded in recent years across the globe. Whether you refer to it as a low-cost airline, a low-cost carrier, a no-frills airline or a budget airline, nowadays we are all familiar with the concept: Low cost air travel, with all of the frills removed. As demonstrated below, the low-cost airline industry […]
What is ABTA and how does it work?
When it comes to booking holidays, one thing you should always look out for is whether your holiday is ABTA (and ATOL) protected. But what does that actually mean? In today’s post I will be looking into ABTA – what it is, what it means and what they do. So if you’re looking for more […]