Domestic tourism is BIG business in some countries, bringing in a significant revenue for the economy of the local area and nationwide. What what is domestic tourism? In this post I will explain what domestic tourism is and why it is important. I will also give some examples of some of the biggest domestic tourism […]
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Sustainable tourism explained: What, why and where
Have you heard of the term sustainable tourism? Probably. That’s because the term ‘sustainability’ has become one of the most commonly used ‘buzzwords’ in contemporary society. We all know that we should switch off the lights when we leave a room. We know that we should recycle our cereal boxes or empty wine bottles. We […]
What is tourism? A definition of tourism
Whilst most of us have been tourists at some point during our lives, you might find yourself asking ‘what is tourism?’ or ‘what is the definition of tourism’? Having studied, work in and taught tourism management for many years (see-about Hayley Stainton), I can tell you that there is no straight-cut answer to this question! […]
A definition of volunteer tourism: What is it and where does it fit in the broad tourism industry?
This post was last updated on May 13th, 2019 at 03:32 pmVolunteer tourism is a form of travel that has become increasingly popular in modern society and it seems the trend is growing, along with its appearance in literature discussions. But what is it and where does it fit in the broad tourism industry? In […]
What is an Influencer? Travel Influencer Defined
This post was last updated on June 21st, 2019 at 04:06 pmWhat is an influencer? Travel Influencer. Fashion Influencer. Sports Influencer. Parenting Influencer. Gaming Influencer. Any other type of Influencer… Influencers. They’re everywhere nowadays, and they mean business. But what does it actually mean to be an ‘influencer’? This is just one of the things […]