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.
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.
According to the Independent, there’s a misconceived belief that Brits prefer international trips to holidaying in the UK. The idea of a “staycation boom” has been much hyped in the British media, but British holidays were already popular before the pandemic. However, there has been an increase in demand for certain locations and accommodation types, in particular self-catering options in rural and coastal settings.
In this “Good Tourism” Insight, Edwin Magio calls upon African travel & tourism stakeholders to put their words into action. Given that communities and conservation efforts are heavily reliant on tourism and have been adversely affected by tourism’s pause during COVID-19, it is important to ensure that they are at the centre of tourism’s post-pandemic recovery efforts.
Can mobile phone data and surveillance cameras help restore the city’s old-world charm, or just destroy what magic remains? City officials plan to use the data to prevent overcrowding and inform the use of the gates and the booking system that come into force next year. However, many say high-tech solutions will not bring a more authentic Venice back to itself.
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray unveils Arcadia by Amala, an intimate dining experience where the rich traditions of Indian cuisine are reimagined through artistic storytelling and sustainable practices.
