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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” rather than partners. In many tourism-heavy areas, public sentiment is shifting—from welcome to resistance. At High-Yield Tourism, we believe it’s time to move beyond visitor numbers and revenue. The future of tourism lies in social equity, shared value, and genuine community partnership. Why Communities Push Back Community resistance to tourism isn’t just emotional—it’s grounded in real, systemic issues: Rising housing costs and displacement due to short-term rentals Loss of cultural authenticity as local traditions are commercialized or marginalized Overuse of public infrastructure without adequate reinvestment Lack of voice in tourism planning and decision-making Unequal distribution
In times of financial uncertainty, travelers often stay closer to home.
In times of financial uncertainty, travelers often stay closer to home. As inflation continues to shape the global economic landscape, the tourism industry faces a dual challenge: travelers are becoming
Workforce Shortages and Talent Retention: A Critical Test for Tourism’s Recovery
Workforce Shortages and Talent Retention: A Critical Test for Tourism’s Recovery As global travel surges back to life, tourism destinations face a new kind of bottleneck—not in airports or visitor
Overtourism and Destination Management
Overtourism and Destination Management: A Global Challenge As global travel continues to grow, a persistent issue is putting pressure on some of the world’s most celebrated destinations: overtourism. From the
Igniting Travel Passions: How to Surpass the Expectations of High-Yield Travelers
Igniting Travel Passions: How to Surpass the Expectations of High-Yield Travelers In today’s rapidly evolving tourism landscape, one essential factor is often overlooked: passion. High-yield travelers, the select group who
Breaking the Mold: Crafting Distinctive Tourism Marketing Campaigns
Breaking the Mold: Crafting Distinctive Tourism Marketing Campaigns In today’s digital world, travelers are bombarded with endless choices, and destinations are fighting to capture their attention. With so many options,
Gary Bowerman on China Tourism Tuesday
China’s Tourism Shift: Embracing High-Yield Travelers for Sustainable Growth In the June 3, 2025 episode of China Tourism Tuesday with Charl Albertin and Michael Jones, Gary Bowerman, co-founder of High-Yield Tourism and a seasoned Asia travel analyst, delves into the evolving dynamics of China’s outbound tourism and the strategic shift
The Tourism Outlook between Australia, South East Asia, China and India
High-Yield Tourism Opportunities Between Australia, South East Asia, China & India The tourism landscape between Australia, South-East Asia, China, and India is evolving, driven by new patterns of consumer demand and supply-side shifts. Gary Bowerman, Co-Founder of High-Yield Tourism, and Garrett Tyler-Parker, Director of Analysis & Insights at Tourism Research
From Volume to Value: How Tourism Taxes Can Support High-Yield Strategies
From Volume to Value: How Tourism Taxes Can Support High-Yield Strategies The Rising Trend of Tourism Taxes Tourism taxes are an increasingly common feature in travel destinations worldwide. Bali (Indonesia), Japan, the UK, the US, Malaysia, Bhutan, New Zealand, France and Germany have implemented some form of tourist levy. Stated
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Episode 12 – Transcript
Transcript of Episode 12 Discover why the future of tourism isn’t just about attracting wealthy travelers, but rather finding the perfect match between destinations and visitors. In this compelling episode,
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
In times of financial uncertainty, travelers often stay closer to home.
In times of financial uncertainty, travelers often stay closer to home. As inflation continues to shape the global economic landscape, the tourism industry faces a dual challenge: travelers are becoming
Gary Bowerman on China Tourism Tuesday
China’s Tourism Shift: Embracing High-Yield Travelers for Sustainable Growth In the June 3, 2025 episode of China Tourism Tuesday with Charl Albertin and Michael Jones, Gary Bowerman, co-founder of High-Yield
Workforce Shortages and Talent Retention: A Critical Test for Tourism’s Recovery
Workforce Shortages and Talent Retention: A Critical Test for Tourism’s Recovery As global travel surges back to life, tourism destinations face a new kind of bottleneck—not in airports or visitor
Overtourism and Destination Management
Overtourism and Destination Management: A Global Challenge As global travel continues to grow, a persistent issue is putting pressure on some of the world’s most celebrated destinations: overtourism. From the
Igniting Travel Passions: How to Surpass the Expectations of High-Yield Travelers
Igniting Travel Passions: How to Surpass the Expectations of High-Yield Travelers In today’s rapidly evolving tourism landscape, one essential factor is often overlooked: passion. High-yield travelers, the select group who
Breaking the Mold: Crafting Distinctive Tourism Marketing Campaigns
Breaking the Mold: Crafting Distinctive Tourism Marketing Campaigns In today’s digital world, travelers are bombarded with endless choices, and destinations are fighting to capture their attention. With so many options,
Beyond the Crowds: How to Ensure Tourism Benefits Local Communities
Beyond the Crowds: How to Ensure Tourism Benefits Local Communities Tourism success has been measured by the number of visitors a destination attracts annually for years. However, this focus on
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,
