6 Tourism-Related Observations From Six Weeks of Slow Travel
To encourage people to adopt sustainable, slow travel, the tourism industry needs to make it more accessible, affordable, and mainstream.
What Does “Decolonizing Tourism” Mean? A Consideration of Community, Diversity, Nature, and Culture
Making leisure travel accessible and equitable to all requires a systemic understanding of tourism culture through a lens of social justice.
Why It’s Time to Move Beyond “Empowering” Women in Tourism — And What is Needed Instead
It’s easy to say the tourism industry empowers women. It’s quite another to provide support and access in order to achieve gender equality.
Collaboration Among Destinations is Essential for a Sustainable Future of Tourism
There are compelling business, financial, environmental, and “good neighbor” reasons for destinations (DMOs) to work together.
“No” is an Acceptable Answer – Even in Hospitality and Tourism
Travelers are accustomed to getting what they want, to the detriment of local communities and nature. It’s time to set firm boundaries.
7 Life Lessons Viewed Through a Tourism Lens
Nuggets of knowledge that serve us well in the “real world” can often be applied more specifically to our work in tourism.
