Tourism Today: A Landscape in Flux
Tourism Today: A Landscape in Flux Recent years have dramatically changed the tourism ecosystem. Following COVID-19, volatile travel patterns have emerged, driven by several key factors: Changing Consumer Preferences: Travelers now seek personalized, meaningful, sustainable, or “Instagrammable” experiences. Digital Revolution & AI: From AI-powered virtual trip planning to chatbots that feel like local friends, technology […]
Unlocking APAC’s High-Yield Tourism Potential: Insights from Arabian Travel Market Panel Featuring Gary Bowerman
Unlocking APAC’s High-Yield Tourism Potential: Insights from Arabian Travel Market Panel Featuring Gary Bowerman The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse for high-yield tourism, with international travel expenditure forecast to reach an impressive US$2.5 trillion and domestic travel expected to top US$4.3 trillion by 2029, according to Euromonitor International. Outbound travel is […]
Can a Unified ASEAN Visa Unlock High-Yield Regional Tourism?
Can a Unified ASEAN Visa Unlock High-Yield Regional Tourism? Inspired by reporting by Gary Bowerman via Asia Media Centre As Southeast Asia accelerates its tourism recovery, a longstanding proposal is gaining fresh momentum: the introduction of a unified ASEAN tourism visa. The idea, similar to Europe’s Schengen Zone, would allow travelers to explore multiple Southeast […]
High-Yield Tourism Isn’t About Luxury – It’s About Fit
High-Yield Tourism Isn’t About Luxury – It’s About Fit For decades, the term “high-yield tourism” has been shorthand for luxury, five-star resorts, premium experiences, and wealthy travelers. But this narrow definition is rapidly becoming outdated. Increasingly, tourism strategists argue that yield isn’t about how rich a visitor is; it’s about how well they fit a […]
Community Pushback and Social Equity: Rethinking Who Benefits from Tourism
In times of financial uncertainty, travelers often stay closer to home. As tourism rebounds globally, a growing number of residents in popular destinations are asking the same question: “Who is tourism really for?” From rising rents and overcrowded streets to the erosion of local identity, communities are feeling the pressure of being treated as “products” […]
Breaking Free from Quick-Win Pressures in Tourism
Breaking Free from Quick-Win Pressures in Tourism The Challenge: Short-Term Pressures vs. Long-Term Gains In the tourism industry, destinations are constantly grappling with the pressure to deliver immediate results. Politicians, stakeholders, and even the public often demand quick visitor numbers and revenue boosts, expecting short-term success. Whether through increased arrivals or seasonal surges, the goal […]
