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 […]
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Authenticity in tourism- A simple explanation
Authenticity in tourism. It’s a heated debate at times. Do tourists search for an authentic experience whilst on holiday? Or is leisure time all that they want? Does it matter if what the tourist thinks is ‘authentic’, actually isn’t? Is it ethical to mislead the tourist? Does authenticity come at the expense of the host? […]
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, […]
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 […]
Economic impacts of tourism
Many argue that the tourism industry is the largest industry in the world. While its actual value is difficult to accurately determine, the economic potential of the tourism industry is indisputable. In fact, it is because of the positive economic impacts that most destinations embark on their tourism journey. There is, however, more than meets […]
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 […]