
“Local Travel” For Locals, By Locals: Compelling Reasons (and Ways) to Develop Hyper-Domestic Tourism
Tourists want to “travel like a local.” When the tourism industry creates domestic tourism for local residents and local businesses, they benefit too.
For years, travelers have been encouraged to “go local,” seeking out the authentic coffee nooks and neighborhood parks that residents love. But as visitors rush in, locals often retreat as prices skyrocket and their favorite spaces are overtaken by influencers. When destinations focus solely on the inbound traveler, they miss a vital opportunity to build a resilient, sustainable tourism model from the inside out.
The Hyper-Domestic Tourism Solution
This 8-page resource provides compelling reasons and practical ideas for embracing travel by, for, and benefitting local people.
Inside the Guide
There are numerous reasons for destinations to focus on domestic tourism as a way to support holistic community wellbeing. Use this resource to learn about:
Why Now?
By developing a robust “local travel” strategy, tourism professionals can:
Get the Resource
Access this resource with our pay-your-own-price model.
At Rooted, we are committed to responsibly documenting and sharing initiatives that prioritize local communities and protect the planet. We believe this information is too important to gatekeep and want it in the hands of the professionals who can make a difference.
How it works:
If you find this resource valuable, feel free to contribute a donation that reflects its worth to your work. Your support allows us to continue creating resources that challenge the status quo and support destination stewardship.
No contribution is too small, and “free” is always an option.
To access this resource without making a donation, use the form below.
By accessing this resource, you agree to receive Rooted’s newsletter. Unsubscribe at any time.

