Spain’s tourism season is underway. But of the 65 million tourists that visit the country, less than 300,000 will come from China. Spain wants to treble that number in the next five years and hotels and tourist hot-spots have already begun the process of becoming more Chinese friendly. Read original
Passionate about gastronomy and arts? From Picassos in France to Warhols in New York, these are the restaurants where the walls rival their menus. Read original article at harpersbazaar.com
The Prime Minister today announced the government’s new Five Point Plan to boost tourism right across the UK – spreading the benefits of one of our fastest growing sectors beyond the capital, helping to create jobs and rebalance the economy. Read original article at gov.uk
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will host a Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) three-day intensive sustainable tourism-training programme at the PATA Engagement Hub in Bangkok from September 15-17, 2015. Tourism and environmental professionals seeking awareness of global best practice in practical and achievable sustainable tourism are invited to participate.
Social media gives travelers a global voice. We can share praise of responsible tourism operators and positive experiences across our networks, encouraging others to travel with a conscience. Of course, certain travelers unaware of the consequences of their actions may share experiences that are irresponsible, often to be put right
“The rolling hills of the northern French region, where the grapes for the sought-after bubbly are grown, already have some of the most expensive agricultural land in Europe,” the ABC story said. “But inclusion on UNESCO’s vaunted list can bring further economic benefits, because as well as being a powerful
Despite its wide-reaching socio-economic impacts, tourism still receives limited attention as a tool for development. On the occasion of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 13-16 July), UNWTO calls for higher support for tourism in international financing for development flows to maximize the sector´s contribution
Mass tourism has been a major complaint from locals and prompted the city’s mayor to propose a tourist cap, while some sights have gone as far as banning large groups. In a poll conducted by Barcelona’s city hall, 5.3 per cent of respondents said tourism is the biggest problem facing the
According to the UNWTO 2014 report, the number of international visitors is expected to rise from an average of nearly 43 million tourists per year, to approximately 1.8 billion each year. In order to make this a reality, something has to be done. There is a dare need to enhance
The global leisure centers market is anticipated to witness growth over the forecast period owing to a rise in public participation in leisure activities. Leisure centers market is expected to stimulate multiple job opportunities and boost job-creation thereby propelling economic growth. The market is expected to drive the growth in
“Economia e gestione imprese turistiche” (Economics and management of tourism industries) (Hoepli, Milan, 2015) is the title of a new interesting manual that provides a broad and reasoned overview of the main types of tourism businesses and of the economic, competitive and legislative environment in which such businesses operate. The
“Sharing Economy in Travel and Tourism: The Case of Home-Swapping in Italy“. This is the title of the article that has been recently published on Taylor & Francis Online, by Francesca Forno and Roberta Garibaldi (University of Bergamo, Italy). The issue deals with home-swapping, a formula that allows tourists to
According to a new survey by Booking.com, there is a growing interest in sustainable or responsible travel — a concept based on the notion that tourism should aim to preserve the environment of a travel destination. But it’s not just about hugging trees. “Sustainable travel is more than just ‘going green’
“Il turismo culturale europeo. Città ri-visitate. Nuove idee e forme del turismo culturale” (European Cultural Tourism. Re-visited Cities. New ideas and forms of cultural tourism), edited in 2014 by Franco Angeli (Milan) is the second edition of a series of volumes about cultural and creative tourism. The book is an
Though the fest is far from perfect in terms of its environmental impact, it mandates a laundry list of sustainable initiatives and incentivizes even more. The festival organizers have found solutions to many environmental problems, trying to reduce the carbon footprint of the event and making it more environmentally friendly.
All-inclusive hotel holidays, have become a reality in Cyprus but pose risks for the sustainability of tourism. Tourists limited to hotels do not have the opportunity to wander around and enjoy the cultural wealth, to experience the diversity of the country and the real hospitality of its inhabitants, elements that
