We’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 by the term Insta tourism, how the social media platform has […]
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A brief history of tourism
Tourism is present in almost every city around the world. But where did it start? How did it come about? Here is a brief history of tourism over the years… What is tourism? The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) defines tourism as: ‘a social, cultural and economic phenomenon which entails the movement of people […]
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. […]
The Cape of Good Hope history
Situated on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa, the Cape of Good Hope is a rocky headland known for it’s stunning scenery. We visited during our travels through South Africa and we loved it! If you want to know more about the Cape of Good Hope history, read on. Who discovered […]
What is the open skies agreement?
The Open Skies Agreement is fundamental to the operation of the global aviation industry. In this post I will give you a brief explanation of how the Open Skies agreement works. The Open Skies Agreement One of the most important aspects of transport and tourism, not just in Europe but throughout the world, is the […]
What is World Tourism Day?
So, what is World Tourism Day? Celebrated every year on September 27th, World Tourism Day serves to make people around the world aware of the value and importance of tourism. Read on to find out how! A brief history of World Tourism Day World Tourism Day has been celebrated since September 27th 1980. The specific […]