Sex tourism countries. We typically either don’t visit them or don’t speak of them. The sex tourism industry is one that many people hide away from. We don’t want to speak of it and we many do not admit that they may be classified a ‘sex tourist’. But the reality is, sex tourism is BIG […]
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Rural tourism explained: What, where and why
Rural tourism is an important part of the tourism industry around the world. From walks in the Brecon Beacons, to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to eco tourism in The Gambia, many destinations rely on their rural tourism provision to bring in much needed revenue for the local economy. But what does rural tourism actually mean? What […]
International tourism: What, where and why
The International tourism industry is stronger than ever before. Destinations around the world have developed their economies around international tourism and they are thriving (minus the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, but I am confident that tourism will return so I am going to put that to one side for now). But what does it all mean? […]
Outbound tourism | Understanding the basics
Outbound tourism is an important type of tourism. Many countries rely heavily on travellers leaving their home country in search of an international tourism experience. But what does it actually mean to be an outbound tourist? In this article I will explain what is meant by the term outbound tourism, provide definitions of outbound tourism […]
What is the ‘shut-in economy’? Understanding the basics
The shut-in economy is a term that I had never heard of until recently. And probably for good reason- no I was not living under a rock- it just wasn’t a phrase that was thrown about very often. However, 2020 dawned and we were all told to shut ourselves away at home… this was when […]
Inbound tourism explained | Understanding the basics
Inbound tourism is an important type of tourism. Many countries rely heavily on the demand from inbound tourists to fuel the development and operations of their tourism economy. But what does it actually mean to be an inbound tourist? In this article I will explain what is meant by the term inbound tourism, provide definitions […]