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If one can put romantic notions of ‘the good old days’ aside, then one must acknowledge that travel was then, and is now, an elitist pursuit for those with the luxuries of cash, time, and/or freedom. Tourism is expensive. Our industry has to change, according to Duncan M Simpson. But how?
Read More Cash, time, or freedom: Travel & tourism is expensive
“Hordes” and “swarms” of tourists “forced through a well-oiled funnel” to “crawl” through our cherished spaces, relegating them to “backdrops” for selfies. Perhaps we should tell them to “go home” and “stay away” from our “perfect places”. Is this the scapegoating propaganda of a paranoid authoritarian state? No, it’s just media portrayals of terrible tourists. […]
Read More Was this the European summer of terrible tourists? Give us a break, media!
Scotland’s tourism authorities have been keeping global stakeholders happy by declaring ‘climate emergency’ and planning ‘transformational tourism’, but have they lost touch with Scots? In his first “Good Tourism” Insight, Alastair Naughton questioned the poor accessibility of Scottish ski resorts. In this “GT” Insight he wonders why public transport is making it more difficult to go […]
Read More Mountain biking in Scotland? Not if you’re dependent on public transport
It is widely acknowledged that Venice needs to do something to manage mass tourism. The question is: ‘What?’ Will deploying technologies that measure visitor flows help Venice develop more effective strategies to manage them? Anna Richardot investigates what Venice is doing in this “Good Tourism” Insight. To say that Venice suffers from mass tourism is an […]
Read More Regaining control: Venice takes ‘smart’ measures to manage mass tourism
Scotland’s ski resorts offer breathtaking scenery and exhilarating outdoor experiences. However, they are difficult to access for many Scots. Alastair Naughton, a concerned citizen and avid skier, believes that VisitScotland should advocate for investment in accessible, affordable, and low-emission public transport infrastructure. I love skiing, although I have not been able to get up to […]
Read More Off-piste: Lack of public access to Scottish ski resorts reinforces divides
Tourists should be welcomed and celebrated but in Venice they are facing rejection and even criminalisation, according to long-time Veneto resident Dominic Standish. Are city officials overreacting to legitimate concerns about mass tourism in Venice? And how might they manage tourism better? It’s a “Good Tourism” Insight initiated by Tourism’s Horizon, a “GT” Insight Partner. [You […]
Read More Mass tourism in Venice: Are city officials overreacting?