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 […]
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Social impacts of tourism
Understanding the social impacts of tourism is vital to ensuring the sustainable management of the tourism industry. There are positive social impacts of tourism, demonstrating benefits to both the local community and the tourists. There are also negative social impacts of tourism. In this article I will explain what the most common social impacts of […]
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. […]
Sustainable tourism explained: What, why and where
This post was last updated on September 3rd, 2019 at 06:20 amHave 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 […]
How does the EU Sustainable Transport Policy impact travel and tourism?
The EU Sustainable Transport Policy plays an important role in the travel and tourism industry. In this post I will briefly introduce you to this policy, outlining how it is closely integrated with the wider travel and tourism sector. In Europe, travel and tourism is a huge part of the economy, although of course this […]