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Travel & tourism is a rapidly growing industry that plays a vital role in the global economy. It involves people travelling to different destinations for various purposes such as leisure, business, or cultural exchange.
Destination management is an essential aspect of the travel & tourism industry, as it involves the planning, development, and management of tourist destinations to ensure they are attractive and accessible to visitors, and sustainable.
One of the primary goals of destination management is to provide a memorable and enjoyable experience for tourists while also preserving the environment and cultural heritage of the destination. This can be achieved through a range of activities such as sustainable tourism practices, the promotion of local businesses, and the creation of unique cultural experiences for visitors.
Effective destination management requires collaboration between stakeholders in the tourism industry, including governments, private sector organisations, and local communities. Cooperation between these groups can help ensure that tourism development is sustainable and beneficial for all involved.
In conclusion, the travel & tourism industry and destination management are crucial components of the global economy. Effective destination management requires cooperation between various stakeholders to ensure sustainable tourism development while providing visitors with a memorable and enjoyable experience.
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Khiri Travel has joined The Long Run, a global community of purpose-driven tourism businesses which aims to implement positive change around the world. Fast-growing global network The Long Run is a fast-growing global network that believes in regenerative travel, and in leading by example to make tourism a force for good around the world With 73 members — mostly […]
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If one assumes that mass tourism is unavoidable without an authoritarian crackdown on mobility, what should be done about it? Kevin Phun suggests that in every challenge lies an opportunity, and proposes how we might manage mass tourism for sustainable, equitable, and progressive outcomes. In less than two hours’ time (as I write this), I will […]
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A collective sense of smallness, connectedness, and awe elicited by the April 8 solar eclipse reminded K Michael Haywood of the potential that destinations have to inspire awe; from the authentic everyday that host communities may take for granted, to the local effects of larger forces that none of us can afford to ignore. It’s […]
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Emil Kukalj reckons ideology is only useful if it is actionable and leads to net positive results. Saverio F Bertolucci interviewed Mr Kukalj for a Tourism’s Horizon Interview. For this “Good Tourism” Insight, Mr Bertolucci reflects. [The full transcript is on Substack.] Who is Emil Kukalj? I was delighted to discuss research and development with an established figure […]
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Tourism officer Doreen Nyamweya worries about the strategic direction of Kenya tourism. Ms Nyamweya wonders whether national tourism authorities are ‘imprisoned’ by outdated thinking, confused about Kenya’s position in the world, and disconnected from host communities. With Kenya’s tourism sector booming again, calls for responsible approaches to tourism marketing and management are gaining momentum. Different […]
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The ability to deliver on or exceed expectations determines whether your destination will capture a repeat visitor and/or their positive word-of-mouth … or a much more viral negative sentiment. In his unique and inimitable style, K Michael Haywood explores the theme and advocates for the twin approach of communities-as-destinations and destinations-in-action. “New friends and new […]
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