This post was last updated on March 14th, 2020 at 11:46 pmLets discuss the effects of Coronavirus on the tourism industry. This post will help you to be more informed about the current Coronavirus situation and help you to make an objective decision on whether you should postpone or cancel your travel plans. Welcome to […]
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Insta tourism explained: What, why and where
This post was last updated on January 14th, 2020 at 03:39 amWe’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 […]
Overtourism explained: What, why and where
Overtourism is a term that is being used increasingly by scholars, industry practitioners and the general public. What what do we actually mean by the term ‘overtourism’? In this post I will discuss the concept of overtourism. I will explain what overtourism is, how it can be defined and what the impacts of overtourism might […]
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 […]
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. […]
Economic leakage in tourism explained
Economic leakage is a major problem in the tourism industry. Destinations develop and grow their tourism industries with high hopes of making a significant income from the various tourism-associated activities. However, in many destinations, this is simply not the case. I have seen economic leakage first-hand throughout almost all of my travels. Whether it’s Ryanair […]