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The term ‘post-tourist’ is commonly used to refer to a new breed of travellers, those who eschew common ‘hotspots’, immersing themselves in “local culture” for an extended period of time. And yet …
Tourism is one of Egypt’s vital industries. So far, it has also proved to be a resilient one.
Has Airbnb burst the “Disneyland” bubble that has enveloped our historical centres, governing their image and operations for export?
We often think of ecotourism as good for the environment. But it may have some worrying unintended consequences for wild animals.
For decades, canals were an unloved relic of industrial Britain – but people power has brought them back to life.
The motive behind South Africa’s new visa regulations is noble. But the implementation needs to be adapted and improved to minimise the negative effect on the country’s tourism industry.
Diving in many parts of Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia now costs a little more than it used to – but you might be happy to discover why.
As the world’s land-based economies struggle with around 2% GDP growth, the global marine economy – often talked about as “the blue economy” – is a bright light on the horizon.
The Great Southern Reef covers 71,000 square km and contributes more than A$10 billion to Australia’s economy each year.
The shooting of Cecil shines light on Zimbabwe’s new elite land politics which excludes the wider population and exposes the racial dimensions of the relationship between wildlife, land and hunting.
The public spat over visa regulations between South Africa’s ministers of tourism and of home affairs raises the important question why the government is not on the same page regarding a key policy.
Our morbid interest in the macabre never vanished – it was just displaced.
Tourists seeking to make voluntary work part of their holidays have helped build a sizeable industry which is now open to sharp criticism.
Almost immediately after the battle, Waterloo became a tourist destination for contemplative souls.
While some operators have prematurely suggested it’s safe for tourists to return, Nepal’s recovery from the earthquake has barely begun. In the longer term, though, tourism will be vital to this process.
In some significant ways, Americans have fewer avenues for advancement than the characters of Mad Men do.
Australia’s emerging agriculture boom can last much longer than the mining boom – but the industry needs policies that will encourage investment.
Mining, along with agriculture, will continue to be key parts of the Australian economy – but new growth is expected in the services sector.
Vanuatu’s tourism industry has taken a beating from Cyclone Pam, but prospective visitors shouldn’t think that will be the case long-term.
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Tourism Management/ Adjunct Associate Professor, University of South Australia
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Senior Lecturer, Tourism, University of Technology Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Development Studies, Massey University
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Professor of Development Studies, Massey University
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Professor of Sustainable Tourism, Griffith Institute for Tourism, Griffith University
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Professor of Tourism, Griffith University
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Senior Lecturer in Marketing, University of Nottingham
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Lecturer in Tourism & Events, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Professor of Sustainable Tourism and Heritage, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Tourism, Auckland University of Technology
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Professor of Physical Geography, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor of Marketing and Tourism, Nottingham Trent University
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Associate Professor, University of Central Florida
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Professor of Tourism, Victoria University
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Senior Lecturer in Hospitality & Tourism, University of Surrey
