Tag: access

The great Brexit debate

by Mary Tebje, posted in Belgium, Cycling, DMO's, European Union, Film tourism, Heritage and History, Local Distinctiveness, Museums, National Parks, Retail, Rural Tourism, Sense of Place, Short breaks, Social Media, Travel and Leisure, Travel and Tourism, UK

On a recent visit to Belgium, I was both challenged and surprised with what I experienced; a restored heritage village whose retail offer was just a bread vending machine, enjoyed gourmet food, drank Leffe abbey beer, visited a castle haunted by a KKK look-alike ghost, had breakfast with pensioners visiting the many scenes from the famous … Continue reading The great Brexit debate

25 years old today: what difference has the World Wide Web really made to #travel?

by Mary Tebje, posted in Local Distinctiveness, London, Marketing Communications, Social Media, South Africa, Travel and Leisure, Travel and Tourism

Today is the 25th anniversary of the World Wide Web, an innovation that has fundamentally changed society much as the Industrial Revolution did in the 18th century. The travel and tourism industry is one transformed - indeed is still transforming and keeping we travel and tourism professionals on our toes. No longer in control of … Continue reading 25 years old today: what difference has the World Wide Web really made to #travel?

What Next for the UK Tourism Industry?

by Mary Tebje, posted in DMO's, Travel and Leisure, Travel and Tourism

Is ours an industry whose time has finally come? Or are we still rooted somewhere in a murky past, with odd opening hours, exhibits roped off and strange food? The past three years have not only seen huge changes in the way consumers access leisure and make their choices, but how suppliers have responded. The … Continue reading What Next for the UK Tourism Industry?