25 Aug, 2005
Asians, Americans Have Different World View
Chinese and American people see the world differently – literally. While Americans focus on the central objects of photographs, Chinese individuals pay more attention to the image as a whole, according to psychologists at the University of Michigan.
more…13 Jun, 2005
Changing Media Landscape: Cultural Challenge To Globalisation
Although relations between the travel & tourism industry and the media are subjects of ad nauseum discussion at international conferences, they avoid core issues like media ownership, journalistic integrity and wider subjects like the ‘war on terror,’ and the impact on culture, conflict and geopolitics.
more…7 Jun, 2005
“Brand America” Hit By U.S. Foreign Policy
The ‘deep unpopularity’ of US foreign policy is ‘dragging down’ its ‘nation brand’ and “may begin to have an effect on people’s acceptance” of US products, culture and tourism, according to a survey that claims to be the “first ever global poll of how the world sees the world.”
more…24 May, 2005
CIA Now Tracking Disease Risk in Asia, Africa
The US Central Intelligence Agency’s new World Factbook, which records 6 million visits each month, has just been expanded to include a “new category” listing the risks posed in 35 countries by infectious diseases.
more…24 May, 2005
Gargantuan A380 Aircraft Raises Fear Of Medical Emergencies
The A380’s ability to carry twice the number of passengers as many of today’s planes will almost double the chances that on any given flight someone will need urgent medical attention. Yet the air transport industry appears unprepared for this.
more…24 May, 2005
Indigenous Peoples Gaining A Voice
More than 300 million strong, the world’s indigenous peoples are beginning to make themselves heard in international arenas like the new United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, and at the national level, where their growing numbers are translating into political muscle.
more…15 May, 2005
Changing Lifestyles, Shifting Societies
How the early days of global change in 2005 were impacting on lifestyles, jobs, families and corporate life in Europe, China and Australia.
more…29 Jan, 2004
World Social Forum 2004 Report 3: The Future Of Food And Water
Do you know that more money is spent annually in Europe and the USA on dog and cat food than would be needed to provide access to clean drinking water for all humanity?
more…28 Jan, 2004
World Social Forum 2004 Report 2: Feeding The Hand That Bites It
Concern is rising about the consolidation of global media in the hands of a small group of conglomerates. This is unhealthy for global democracy as well as for the travel & tourism industry, which can play a major role in supporting the independent media that is struggling to emerge.
more…27 Jan, 2004
World Social Forum 2004 Report 1: Tourism Civil Society On The Move
Is globalisation really “irreversible”? Not quite. Nobel prize winners Shirin Ebadi and Joseph Stiglitz are among the thousands who believe that globalisation needs some surgery and that “Another World is Possible.”
more…14 Jan, 2004
World Economic Forum vs World Social Forum: Two Worlds, Two Ways
Both the World Economic Forum and World Social Forum convened for their annual pow-wows in January 2004. The outcomes of both events will have a major impact on the future of travel & tourism.
more…12 Jan, 2004
Buddhist Circuit On The Rise
The Buddhist pilgrimage circuit, one of the world’s most promising itineraries, is one of two priority themes under a tourism plan to be developed for Bhutan, Bangladesh, India and Nepal.
more…9 Jan, 2004
WEF Global Survey Shows People Feel “Unsafe, Powerless And Gloomy”
A survey representing the thoughts of more than one billion people has found that half those questioned think global security is “poor” and that the next generation will live in a less safe world.
more…6 Jan, 2004
Asia Seeks Stable And Equitable Growth
The events of the past few years have shown how vulnerable the economies of the Asia-Pacific countries are to so-called ‘external shocks.’ A United Nations Bulletin on Asia-Pacific Perspectives says it is time to seek “stable and equitable’ growth.”
more…16 Dec, 2003
WTM 2003 Report 1: Tour Operators Change With The Times
Announcements made at the World Travel Market 2003 by tour operators and marketing companies show that they are becoming more specialised, flexible and techno-oriented, even as they add new destinations and tour products.
more…14 Dec, 2003
WTM 2003 Report 10: Calling All Travel Agents
While many in the travel & tourism industry are trumpeting the usage of the Internet to facilitate direct bookings, at least a few companies and organisations continue to believe in the distribution role of travel agents, and still want to do business with them.
more…3 Dec, 2003
WTM 2003 Report 9: Rwanda’s Gorillas To The Rescue
In a sobering reminder to humanity of the importance of preserving culture, wildlife and heritage, Rwanda, the African country where more than one million people fell victim to one of the worst genocides of the last decade, is turning to its mountain gorillas to help it revive tourism.
more…1 Dec, 2003
WTM 2003 Dispatch 8: To Boycott, Or Not To Boycott
Some countries are still ruled by people considered by Western countries to be dictators and despots. Zimbabwe is one such country. Although it is a superb tourism destination, some say sending tourists there is tantamount to supporting an ‘odious’ regime. Others disagree.
more…28 Nov, 2003
Star-Power Strikes At WTM 2003
Hollywood actor Michael Douglas turned up at the WTM 2003 to promote the Balearics, where he has a mansion. That was only the tip of a mountain of marketing efforts being made by destinations to build on star-power.
more…26 Nov, 2003
WTM 2003 Dispatch 6: MICE Events – A Twist In The Trends
While the impact of economic and technological issues on the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry has been well-documented, new research is examining the cultural and social impact of changing consumer lifestyles.
more…25 Nov, 2003
WTM 2003 Dispatch 5: In Pursuit Of Interactive Travellers
Buried deep in Tourism New Zealand’s media kit at the WTM 2003 was this research study on Interactive Travellers, the people considered most likely to visit a country located at the far end of the travel chain.
more…20 Nov, 2003
WTM 2003 Dispatch 3: Global Travel Market Report
A compilation of key trends and conclusions reached at the World Travel Monitor Forum, organised by the consulting group IPK International in San Giuliano Terme near Pisa from 29 October through 1 November 2003
more…19 Nov, 2003
Future Trends In Tourism
The European Travel Commission compiled this list of trends as a draft document for circulation to its members for comment. It was made available to Travel Impact Newswire at the WTM 2003 Forecast Forum. Reproduced with permission.
more…18 Nov, 2003
As Wars Rage, Walls Re-Emerge
Barriers to travel, widely thought to be falling precipitously in the last decade of the 20th century, are re-emerging in the first decade of the 21st century. The travel & tourism industry has no clue what to do about it.
more…6 Nov, 2003
Sleeping Giant, But Not For Long
While China is seen as the “awakening giant” in terms of travel industry development, India is seen as the “sleeping giant”. But Indian hoteliers said their giant isn’t going to be asleep for much longer.
more…4 Nov, 2003
Asia-Pacific Hoteliers Optimistic But Cautious
About 300 of the Asia-Pacific region’s seniormost hoteliers and dealmakers wrapped up a major conference in Hong Kong last month, expressing optimism about future investment prospects but a lot of caution about the extreme volatility of cash flows due to recurring crises.
more…13 Sep, 2003
Indonesia: From Feast To Near Famine
Reports from the Tourism Indonesia Mart and Expo (TIME 2003) in Jakarta, Sept 3-6, 2003
1. Indonesia: From Feast To Near Famine
2. Government Ponders Shape Of The Visa Policy
3. Look At Root Causes Of Terrorism, Says Zecha
9 Sep, 2003
Changing The Culture Of Alcohol Misuse
The travel and tourism industry espouses many noble causes — the environment, HIV/AIDS, poverty, child-sex tourism. However, it has not yet plucked up the courage to take a serious look at the widespread problems caused by alcohol abuse.
more…28 Aug, 2003
The Role Of Migration In Travel
A low profile meeting at the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok this week has focussed attention on one of the most significant elements of the global travel industry: Migration patterns.
more…25 Aug, 2003
Good News For The Health-Travel Industry
Traditional medicine is making a global comeback. Spas and health centres will find this upcoming document a major blessing.
more…25 Aug, 2003
Terrorism to Continue Until Arab-Israeli Problem is Solved, Says New Report
A report on the relationship between terrorism and tourism says that terrorism will never end as long as the Arab-Israeli problem remains unresolved and Israel remains in occupation of Palestine.
more…18 Aug, 2003
Asian Development Bank Loans to Aid Tourism in Asia
The Asian Development Bank has extended loans that will benefit ecotourism in Nepal and the development of inter-atoll transportation in the Maldives. Next month, it will be helping to organise a ministerial meeting of the Mekong countries, with one of the issues on the agenda being the establishment of a GMS visa.
more…18 Aug, 2003
Women-Only Travel on the Rise
A recent issue of the Canadian Tourism Monthly magazine reported on two growing trends: Hard Outdoor Adventure and Women-Only Travel. Yep, you heard right — Women-Only Travel.
more…15 Aug, 2003
Various Paths To Peace
As both terrorism and the war on terrorism continue to exact a devastating toll on global travel & tourism, the search is on for alternative paths to peace. For those seriously interested in doing something, here is a choice.
more…8 Aug, 2003
Post-SARS Recovery Is On, Say Global Distribution Systems
In this dispatch 1. Post-SARS RECOVERY IS ON, SAY GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 2. LASTMINUTE IN BUMPER THIRD QUARTER 3. NEPAL SURGES, OFFERS FREE VISAS 4. ITALIANS VOTED WORLD’S BEST DRESSED TRAVELLERS 5. TEN PER CENT OF TREE SPECIES FACE EXTINCTION -0- 1. Post-SARS RECOVERY IS ON, SAY GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS The backbone of the Asian [...]
more…5 Aug, 2003
Alcohol Summit to Convene in New South Wales
The impact of alcohol consumption in the travel & tourism industry is not well-researched. It should be. In the tradition of not wanting to bite the hand that feeds it, the industry steers clearly does not want to upset its multi-million dollar sponsors and supporters.
more…3 Aug, 2003
Alcohol Summit To Convene In New South Wales
Alcohol consumption is not a well-researched issues in the travel & tourism industry. However, there is no doubt of the close linkage between the two — from duty-free sales to wine tourism, this industry survives and thrives on it. It fills government tax coffers, livens up parties and, consumed in moderation, is known to have [...]
more…30 Jun, 2003
Oz Airlines Seek Marketing Support to Try New Asian Destinations
Australian airlines are open to talks on flying to specific Asian destinations if the destinations can build a strong case and, uhhm, put up some money.
more…26 Jun, 2003
Aussies Report No Post-SARS Price Pressure at ATE
Some doing-business issues were expected to surface big-time during the Eastern Hemisphere section of the ATE. They didn’t, at least not to any great extent.
more…6 Jun, 2003
Travel Industry Trapped In A Sickness-A-Year Syndrome
With Iraq behind us, and SARS fading, a Travel Impact Newswire essay looks at ways for the travel & tourism industry to look ahead and start treating itself the same many of its customers are demanding: holistically.
more…30 May, 2003
Racism Fears Influence Muslim Travel Destination Choice
This dispatch of Travel Impact Newswire discusses one of the most profoundly disturbing shifts taking place in travel trends worldwide.
more…25 May, 2003
Saudi Arabia Opens Its Doors — Carefully
The first Saudi in space, Prince Sultan bin Salman, is to lead Saudi Arabia’s first tourism promotion drive. The conservative kingdom is going about it very, very carefully, and with good reason.
more…12 May, 2003
Putting More Balance Into The Business
Emirates Holidays, one of the Middle East’s most prominent wholesalers, is pushing ahead with a major strategy to balance its over-exposure to the UAE and Gulf country markets as source of revenues.
more…24 Apr, 2003
Are Balinese Leaders Smarter Than Indian Leaders?
Bali and India share a common historic Hindu heritage. That, unfortunately, is where the similarity ends. When it comes to tourism and preserving the peace, Indian leaders have much to learn from Balinese leaders.
more…1 Nov, 2001
“Karl Marx Led To My Arrest As A ‘Terrorist’ In Germany”
A UK commentator of the Muslim faith narrates his experience of the idiotic racial discrimination being faced by Muslim travellers at airport checkpoints. Also in this dispatch, American Muslims are taking up the problem of airline profiling and traveller discrimination at the highest level. About time for some international travel associations to get involved too.
more…27 Sep, 2001
Stay Away, Arab-American Leader Tells Terrorists
Dr. James Zogby, president, Arab American Institute, minces no words in saying what he thinks about terrorists. Also in this dispatch: The bigots in the US don’t know the difference between terrorists and normal people, but many others do. And they are showing it.
more…6 Jul, 2001
First Asia-Pacific Summit of Women Mayors Focusses on Leadership
Cities are the front-lines of global travel & tourism. A comparative analysis of cities in 13 Asia-Pacific countries claims that women can govern them better than men. Agree or disagree, excerpts of the study will certainly make you think.
more…8 Jun, 2001
Major Issues Facing Travel & Tourism In The New Millennium
The former Deputy Managing Director of the Australian Tourist Commission offers his thoughts upon completion of a term at the ATC that spearheaded Australia’s tourism promotion campaign built around the 2000 Olympics.
more…29 May, 2001
Australia, With New Tourism Chief, Mulls Life After 2000 Olympics
Ken Boundy replaces John Morse as chief of the Australian Tourist Commission and admits he has an hard act to follow.
more…16 May, 2001
Emirates Agents “Convict” Aussies
EMIRATES AGENTS ‘CONVICT’ AUSSIES: Emirates Holidays, the in-house tour wholesaler of Emirates Airlines, launched its glossy 325-page brochure for 2001/2002 in Dubai last month. Twenty-four countries featured in the brochure strutted their stuff to 220 specially-invited travel agents. The Aussies took the cake. Here’s why.
2. BRIDGING THE GULF: Asia-Pacific NTOs are sharpening their marketing pencils in the Middle East. A roundup of the marketing campaigns and strategies mounted by the NTOs of Malaysia, Singapore, India all of which exhibited at the Arabian Travel Market.
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