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, […]
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Dark tourism explained: What, why and where
This post was last updated on July 20th, 2019 at 10:06 amDark tourism is a type of tourism that has received increasing attention in recent years. TV shows, such as Chernobyl and The Dark Tourist, have introduced the concept of dark tourism to the minds of motives of many tourists around the world. But what […]
Cruise tourism explained: What, why and where
Cruise tourism is BIG business! So big, in fact, that according to a report by the Cruise Lines International Association, demand for cruising increased by 20.5% between 2011 to 2016. Global cruise passengers reached 25.8 million in 2017, forecasting to reach 27.2 million in 2018. Cruise tourism encompasses all faces of the tourism industry; accommodation, […]
Domestic tourism explained: What why and where
This post was last updated on June 25th, 2019 at 07:34 pmDomestic 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 […]
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! […]