The 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. In this post I will explain why the environmental impacts of […]
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Is what you are seeing ‘real’? Examples of staged authenticity in tourism
As I explained in my recent post on the authenticity of tourism, there are many tourism activities that are perfect examples of staged authenticity. In this post I will briefly explain what staged authenticity is. I will then provide several examples of staged authenticity in tourism. What is staged authenticity? Staged authenticity is essentially a […]
Calakmul: Tips for visiting Mexico’s hidden Mayan ruins
If you’re reading this blog post, you’re probably planning – or at least thinking of – visiting Calakmul. It’s no mean feat, and a big trip to plan so without further ado, here are some top tips for visiting Mexico’s hidden Mayan ruins… What is Calakmul? First of all, what is Calakmul? In short Calakmul, […]
Dark tourism explained: What, why and where
This post was last updated on July 13th, 2019 at 01:11 pmDark 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 […]
10 interesting Mount Kilimanjaro facts
Located in east Africa and standing at 19,340 feet, Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the most famous mountains in the world – and for good reason. There’s a lot to learn about Mount Kilimanjaro, and I’ve compiled a list of 10 interesting Mount Kilimanjaro facts for you. Have a read and see how many you […]
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, […]