Independent Review of DMOs in England – statement from the Tourism Society
The Tourism Society warmly welcomes the independent review of Destination Management Organisations which we identified as a priority requirement in our paper to government in 2020 on Leadership and Coordination for Tourism in England, through and beyond COVID-19. This statement summarises the position of the Society,...
What on earth have we learned? Big Theme Session with Anna Pollock and reported by Board member John Speers
As Earth Day comes around again the question we should all ask is what more can we do to help? I had the greatest pleasure of speaking with Anna Pollock about this as part of our Big Thinkers and Big Themes series at the Tourism Society....
From a community park to a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Is Black History storytelling finally being liberated?
In a Tourism Society first, Board Member, Shaon Talukder chaired a live link-up event between UK and USA, hosting Ramon Manning, Chairman of Emancipation Park Conservancy, Houston, Texas for a fascinating discussion titled, “The Journey from a Community Gathering Place to an International Destination.” Mr. Manning...
Report on interview of true pioneer of responsible tourism – Zakia Moulaoui Guery- of Invisible Cities
Report by Shaon Talukder, CEO and Founder Geotourist, and Board Member of the Tourism Society. From Sir Trevor McDonald, to speaking at global TED Conferences to the The Tourism Society, this week, I had the privilege of interviewing a true pioneer of #ResponsibleTourism and a...
ClearSight – Latest Mood of the Nation Summary Report
In the latest Mood of the Nation summary report ClearSight found that - The last six weeks have seen little lasting change in the nation’s optimism More than half of Brits do not expect normality until next year A majority of 56% are confident in the Government’s handling...
Global Travel Taskforce publishes framework for restart
International travel may be here sooner than we think as Global Travel Taskforce publishes framework for restart. ‘Traffic light’ listings and confirmation of resumption date due ‘by early May. More - travelweekly.co.uk/articles/40723
Hotels Sector Update in April’s Journal- Martin Evans FTS
Like so many sectors, the last year has seen the UK hotels sector grapple with Covid safety protocols and the rapid pace of technological change just at a time when overall demand has fluctuated from month to month like never before, and key market segments that...
Is the term staycation analytically useful? Michael Hitchcock gives his view in the April Journal
The term ‘staycation’ came into popular use in the early 2000s, but it may be considered to be slightly problematic as it seems to have acquired a variety of meanings. Is it a kind of holiday in which one stays at home taking leisure trips to...
The end of silo mentality? Stuart Render gives his opinion in latest Journal
One of the recurring messages coming out of industry webinars during the last few months has been the importance of building relationships. Stuart Render, of coach and group tourism specialist Stuart Render Tourism, asks whether more needs to be done as part of ‘building back better’....
Tourism Society DMO Panel March 24th – we debate the challenges and opportunities – Richard Denman, FTS, reports
The final session in our Big Thinkers series of online events focussed on a highly topical issue, the future of Destination Management Organisations. The event had become even more relevant following the government announcement of its Independent Review of DMOs. A panel of four leading figures...
