In this “Good Tourism” Insight the author argues that by engaging in cluster development, destinations can enhance their productive growth and embrace all aspects of human, economic, social, and cultural development.
For palawa, there has been a seismic shift in recognition in recent years, with a new embrace of indigenous culture across Tasmania. Teaching has been one of the most significant changes in Tasmania's relationship with its indigenous past and there is now a strong desire to hand down traditions that came so close to being lost.
Kenya has topped the World Travel Awards for Africa and the Indian Ocean. The results follow a year-long search for the world’s top travel, tourism and hospitality brands. Votes were cast by travel industry professionals and the public, with the nominee gaining the most votes in a category named as the winner.
Spain’s tourism strategy looks to address the challenges of the climate crisis, endangered biodiversity and sustainable consumption and production. After an initial focus on restarting tourism safely, the longer-term tourism strategy is for Spain to become a sustainable and socially oriented destination, including the promotion of circular economy strategies.
National Geographic asked their readers if some places should be off-limits to tourists. Responses varied but most experts agreed that locking places away from people is not the answer. Tourism is crucial to the preservation of many wild places and the focus should instead be on how travel can be used as a tool to solve these global problems.
