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Is the push to politicise travel and leisure robbing us of the simple joy of hanging out? @JimButcher2 argues that sociability has become dangerously undervalued. It's a "#GoodTourism" Insight. #tourism #opinion #commentary #sociability goodtourismblog.com/2026/11/…
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Welcome to the Jun-Sep 2026 wrap of “Good Tourism” & “GT” Travel news, insights, and experiences shared by friends and Partners of 'The “Good Tourism” Blog'. "#GoodTourism" #tourism #travel #opinion #experience goodtourismblog.com/2026/09/…
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Is there a disconnect between #highereducation and the #travel & #tourism #industry? How does that manifest in your sector or place? What, if anything, is your organisation or destination doing to close the gap? "#GoodTourism" #academia #education goodtourismblog.com/2026/09/…
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Is #Overtourism an attention problem? As #Alberobello, #Italy marks 30 years of #UNESCO recognition for its #trulli, Antonio Conte reflects on the difference between moving crowds and offering them new experiences. "#GoodTourism" #tourism #culture goodtourismblog.com/2026/09/…
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Are we preparing people for real #travel & #tourism #jobs? Shamiso Nyajeka questions how #education & #training can be restructured to provide honest pathways for students and capable staff for employers. "#GoodTourism" goodtourismblog.com/2026/09/…
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‘#Wetlands of Hope’: Nirmal Jivan Shah shares how @NatureSey enlisted #Seychelles resorts, the national carrier, and residents into co-management, empowering #tourism staff to become #EnvironmentalConservation stewards. "#GoodTourism" goodtourismblog.com/2026/09/…
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From Akha village to Bangkok’s five-star hotels: A future crafted at home How did Akha women’s crafts from a remote village in northern Thailand find their way to five-star hotels in Bangkok? "#GoodTourism" #Thailand #tourism #culture #Community goodtourismblog.com/2026/09/…
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Steve Ekstrom reckons the future of #coastal & #marine #travel & #tourism depends on equipping frontline workers with the knowledge to explain, interpret & protect their home waters. It’s a “#GoodTourism” Insight. #education #training goodtourismblog.com/2026/09/…
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Why are #universities largely ignoring #coastal and #marine #tourism? Jeff Wilks illuminates the #opportunities for #highereducation to offer specialised #education (& #training) to those keen to dive into the ‘#BlueEconomy’. "#GoodTourism" goodtourismblog.com/2026/08/…
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Is the #digitalnomad lifestyle the perfect, boundary-breaking existence it appears to be on social media? Or does the freedom to live as a ‘citizen of the world’ mask a deeper dislocation? It’s a “#GoodTourism” Insight by @JimButcher2 . goodtourismblog.com/2026/07/… #tourism
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How our rescue dog became our #travel influencer #Tourism lecturer Simon Bradshaw shares how Mabel has kept his family grounded; reminding them of the great sites and experiences that can be found on road trips closer to home. "#GoodTourism" #dogs goodtourismtravelblog.com/20…
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'Melody of the Forest': @cardamomtent in #Cambodia announces first artist-in-residence programme ... Not only does CTC help protect 18,000 ha of pristine Cambodian forest, it also supports Khmer artists. "#GoodTourism" #tourism #conservation #art goodtourismblog.com/2026/06/…
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Is #travel a human #right or elite #privilege? Ralf Vogler, Nadja Schweiggart, & Adrian Müller outline how we might distinguish between necessary travel and discretionary #tourism and propose a ‘staircase model’ of justifications. "#GoodTourism" #freedom goodtourismblog.com/2026/06/…
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What is good #tourism? The #travel industry is complex, so it is a good idea to open one’s mind to perspectives one may never otherwise encounter. This is the “#GoodTourism” mission. It’s “GT”. And go! goodtourismblog.com/2026/05/…
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Do green, low-carbon #travel & #tourism supply chains exclude #women? “[C]lean energy transitions are never purely technical. They redistribute costs and opportunities, which can unintentionally widen existing #gender #inequities.” "#GoodTourism" goodtourismblog.com/2026/05/…
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Can tourism in ‘the Global South’ ever be truly sustainable? University College Birmingham (@UCBofficial ) students have a say in this special "GT" Insight Bites compilation. "#GoodTourism" #tourism #sustainability #GlobalSouth #sustainabletourism goodtourismblog.com/2026/05/…
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#Travel with "#GoodTourism" in #Cambodia where the wonderful @cardamomtent protects 18,000 hectares of #rainforest ...
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@cardamomtent in #Cambodia has released its ‘2025 Impact Report’, highlighting progress in #rainforest protection, #wildlife monitoring, and #community engagement through its #travel & #tourism-led #conservation model. "#GoodTourism" goodtourismblog.com/2026/05/…
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#Travel with "#GoodTourism" to beautiful #Phuket, #Thailand (We love the Land of Smiles) ... #KnowNotNo
Ken Drew examines the growing pains of #Phuket #Thailand - host of last week's @GSTC_ #sustainabletourism conference - where locals, incl #tourism students, too often find themselves in danger. It's a “#GoodTourism” Insight. goodtourismblog.com/2026/04/… #sustainability #standards
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An ecolodge on the edge of Khao Sok National Park is embedding and measuring conservation, community, culture, and commerce in its operations. "#GoodTourism" #Thailand #sustainability #tourism #community Cc @AnurakLodge @thelongrunorg goodtourismblog.com/2026/04/…
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