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Travel Trends 2013
Posted on: 8 May 2014
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Britain’s tourism industry enjoyed a record year in 2013 as visitor numbers and spend reached an all-time-high, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics.
China digital landscape 2014
Posted on: 7 May 2014
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This report offers a thorough, in-depth review of all the key stats for the Social, Digital and Mobile landscape in China in 2014. It contains 95 slides covering platform preferences, behavioural usage and economic indicators, the deck presents stand-out infographics that are ready to copy-paste direct into your own presentations and blogs.
Towards the development of the 10YFP Sustainable Tourism Programme
Posted on: 7 May 2014
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“Sustainable Tourism” was identified as one of the five initial programmes of the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP), adopted at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), held in 2012 in Rio de Janeiro. The 10YFP is a global framework of action facilitating international cooperation to accelerate the shift towards Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) in both developed and developing countries. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), as the Secretariat of the 10YFP, has issued a concept note on the proposed 10YFP Sustainable Tourism Programme and invites feedback.
Quality Destination
Posted on: 7 May 2014
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QualityDestination is a new award programme for all destinations on a local and regional scale. It contributes to improving the quality of life and socially responsible tourism, while taking local and regional identity, culture and nature values of the destination into account. The aim is to increase the awareness of municipalities of the needs, benefits and importance of creating low impacts on the environment. Also helping local cultures generate local employment and improving their management and achievements in an international context. A series of capacity building programmes will be organized with the selected destinations.
Outdoor recreation futures: towards a new research agenda. Leeds, 24 January 2014
Posted on: 7 May 2014
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The overall aim of this seminar, held by the Outdoor Recreation Network, was to look at the Network’s future role in relation to research by: providing a forum for academics, policy makers and practitioners to debate and discuss a new research agenda for outdoor recreation research; developing a shared understanding of research and evidence needs and priorities for the sector; and identifying tangible ways of achieving better join up between academics, policy makers and practitioners. Presentations are available online together with a report of proceedings which can be viewed here.
The Greater China Update: 1st Quarter 2014
Posted on: 6 May 2014
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Facing a challenging economic environment, the tourism markets in Greater China were able to catch a breath at the end of 2013; only Hong Kong remained under pressure.
Middle East Hotel Survey 2014 edition fast forward and rewind
Posted on: 6 May 2014
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In 2013, the Middle East region continued to witness turmoil & instability, at the same time, it achieved historical milestones. While some of the countries endure chaos, others manage to capitalize on their stability, reporting unprecedented growth.
Apps for visiting Europe
Posted on: 2 May 2014
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VisitEurope Magazine for May 2014 outlines some of the tops apps for travelling in Europe.
Aspects of Leisure: Spring 2014
Posted on: 2 May 2014
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With a focus on caravan parks, golf courses, holiday cottage complexes, hotels and pubs, the latest edition of Aspects of Leisure highlights the growing positive sentiment in the leisure sector with improved trading levels and increased capital value.
Customer driven content strategies
Posted on: 30 April 2014
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Customer experiences and content are closely linked but there is a growing need for more emphasis on content that actually helps consumers find what they are looking for. A comprehensive, holistic content strategy should lie at the heart of all marketing and communications activities. This video provides an overview of the most pressing issues that travel companies usually encounter, and outlines strategic responses, based on his extensive experience as a consultant in the tourism industry. It also outlines the six steps that tourism organisations need to take into account when working on their content strategy.
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