Tourism is a wellness resource, so wellness tourism activities are because of push factors for tourism, e.g., seeking relaxation, escape from stress, among others. In a world where clients yearn for different yet fulfilling, connecting and unique experiences far from the obvious, consumer decision making determinants are surely changing. These determinants capture broad social, environmental
Introduction Tourism is an activity that can have a real impact on the sustainable development of Africa. Tourism can be a tool to help or regenerate economic development and to improve the quality of life of visitors and host communities. Making tourism more sustainable will contribute significantly to the sustainability of Africa. Creating the right
Introduction. Within the context of tourism and the tourism system, events comprise a key element in both the origin area (i.e., events are an important motivator of tourism) as well as within the destination area (i.e., events feature prominently in the development and marketing plans of most destinations). Events are both animators of destination attractiveness
fter a lost year for tourism, governments seem compelled to restore the sector which was pivotal for economic growth. Closure of tourism businesses, and massive job losses, meant a reduction in income tax revenue for African countries heavily dependent on tourism. Should we therefore restore tourism at all costs, just not to lose out tourist
Introduction. Digital transformation has a profound impact, entirely changing the way people live, work, travel and do business, and in the process, they are transforming and reshaping tourism. The scope and uptake of digital technologies varies across countries, sectors, organizations and places. The resulting opportunities and barriers create an uneven playing field, which is exacerbated
As travel resumes in many countries, it’s crucial that we find a balance between allowing for the benefits of tourism—its power to provide opportunities to vulnerable communities and to preserve historic and wild places—but also to mitigate its damage, to culture and to our environment. In Season 2’s final episode of the #IndagareGlobalConversations podcast, Indagare CEO Melissa Biggs Bradley talks with
Diverse types of accommodations such as hotels, lodges, resorts, motels, tented camps etc. which carter for travellers’ needs are changing overtime. These changes have been influenced by a number of factors which include changing consumer needs and preferences. The tourism industry in Africa has taken remarkable measures to respond to the changing trends in order
The world around is continuously transforming and becoming a dynamic place with new issues arising every day, which have an effect on tourism. The tourism industry faces several challenges and issues that must be handled effectively by stakeholders. Taking this into consideration, this particular summary attempts to highlight the current affairs and tourism in Africa
The quality of the environment, both natural and man-made, is essential to tourism. However, the relationship of tourism with the environment is complex. It involves many activities that can have adverse environmental effects. Many of these impacts are linked with the construction of general infrastructure such as roads and airports, and of tourism facilities, including
Every person in tourism including #sttachangemakers, tour guides, tourists, hospitality staff and CEOs is facing a new world emerging in the sector. We waited for the new normal, few prepared for it. The choice for tourism to do away with normalcy after the pandemic aims at having a sector that has transformative impacts. The
Over the past decade, tourism has gradually become a key driver for economic growth through creation of employment in emerging economies across the Africa continent and the world. Notably, tourism in Africa is experiencing steady growth and as a result, it has enabled the development of ancillary and other tourism support businesses. Women and other
The world is still far behind on gender equality issues related to climate change. This single fact replicates exclusion on many aspects that are important in the lives of women and girls in view of development. For a sector like tourism, which is behind climate change research by about 10 years, there could be serious
