Space tourism is an exciting development in the travel and tourism industry. A futuristic type of tourism, the prospect of being able to spend leisure time in space is a daunting concept for many. But whilst some of us may have expected only have to be able to experience space tourism using virtual reality software, […]
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Benefit tourism explained: what, why and where
Benefit tourism is a term that’s been floating around a lot lately. With prime-time TV shows aired highlighting the state of the welfare system, the endless Brexit debates and a common perception that UK benefits are easy to obtain, it is no wonder that people are starting talk about benefit tourism. But what was does […]
Cultural tourism explained: What, why and where
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 […]
Sex tourism explained: What, why and where
This post was last updated on August 27th, 2019 at 04:40 amSex tourism is not a new concept. In fact, sex tourism has been around probably as long as tourism has. The problem is that it is difficult to identify, measure or manage due to it being ‘hush hush’ in many, if not most, instances. […]
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, […]
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 […]