Thoughts From America’s Blue Highways: Degrowth, Abundance, and the Need to Reset
Having driven the U.S. interstate system through the Midwest countless times, my partner and I decided on a different strategy for our summer holiday: We took five days to drive from my parents’ home in West Central Wisconsin to a lakeside rental in Northeast Oklahoma for a family reunion by booking quirky accommodations, then strung
A Peek at the Past Before Moving Forward: A Selection of Readings from 2022
The travel industry has changed dramatically in 2022, but there’s still a lot of work to do as you jumps full force into 2023.
Is the New Era of Travel Elitist?
With a focus on “high-quality” travelers, the tourism industry may be reinforcing a homogenous, inaccessible ecosystem.
Travel Influence(rs) and the Need to Rethink Measurement and Value
Travel influencers have traditionally shown quantifiable value. What role should they play in an industry increasingly focused on quality?
Listening: Tourism’s Under-Appreciated Communication Skill
An active dialogue requires that people listen to what others have to say. But “listening” is not the same as simply being present.
5 Intangible Characteristics the Tourism Industry Needs for a Flourishing Future
Logistical adjustments in the tourism industry will only go so far. For real innovation, the industry requires a fresh mindset.