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Cultural Tourism and the UK City of Culture	Apr 2010
by Paul Williams This article presents an overview of the rise in interest in cultural tourism as a direct result of destinations, cities in particular, investing in culture-led regeneration policies. It considers cultural tourism as a transformational catalyst accelerating... more
Family Tourism	Apr 2010
by Carol Southall The family tourism market is arguably more important now than it has ever been. Ninety-two per cent of travellers with children plan to take at least one family holiday in 2010, up by 4 per cent from last year. This article takes a look at the ways in... more
The South Downs National Park: Applying Best Management Practice	Apr 2010
by Roger Budden The recently designated South Downs National Park introduces a ‘new’ holiday destination in the UK, providing a rare opportunity to develop a new sustainable tourism product. All National Parks are unique in their make-up and their challenges to manage... more
Industrial Tourism: An Introduction	Apr 2010
by Jeremy Barnes Industrial tourism has become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly in Europe. From power stations to distilleries and rope makers to chocolate manufacturers, all sorts of sites are opening their doors to the public. The automotive industry... more
Tourism and Planning. Part 2: Tourism Development and Planning	Apr 2010
by Brian Human and Peter Sharp The planning system is the cornerstone on which the tourism sector is based – it has a significant impact on the sector’s ability to grow in response to future demand and to protect natural and historic assets. Part One of this article (March 2010) provided... more
The Importance of Social Media	Mar 2010
by Matt Guarente The news is constantly packed with stories – good, bad and sensationalist – to do with social media. But why is it so important and so pervasive? Why does the tourism industry need to embrace it? The word that keeps popping up, in VisitBritain’s marketing... more
Tomorrow’s Tourists: Fluid or Simple Identities?	Mar 2010
by Dr Ian Yeoman Consider the future. What will tourists seek? What will be the factors influencing their decisions? Dr Ian Yeoman, the world’s only futurist specialising in travel and tourism, looks at the values, behaviours and thinking of future tourists: new and... more
Destination Brand Architecture: Combined Strength or Constrained Image?	Mar 2010
by Tom Buncle How do cities, such as London and Paris, that are more famous than their mother countries fit into a national brand architecture? How can sub-national destination brands assert their distinctive character while still reflecting national brand characteristics?... more
Tourism and Planning. Part 1: The Planning System	Mar 2010
by Brian Human and Peter Sharp The planning system has a significant impact on the tourism sector’s ability to grow in response to future demand, and to protect the natural and historic assets on which the industry is based. A tension exists between having a planning system that is... more
Commissioning Green Buildings in Tourism - Legislation Changes and Beyond	Mar 2010
by Sue Cambie Legislation and growing consumer demand for tourism operators to prove their green credentials are drivers for lower carbon emissions. Whether undertaking a refurbishment or a new build, building greener is unavoidable. However, green or sustainable architecture... more