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“Overtourism” Sizzles This Summer

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Jonathan Tourtellot
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The rising buzz in tourism circles about overtourism is now spilling into the mainstream media, especially in Europe, which seems to have the largest numbers of unhappy, tourism-battered residents. Here’s some of the latest information on overtourism. Continue reading →

Overtourism, Airbnb, and the Numbers Problem

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Jonathan Tourtellot
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Yet another voice in the overtourism discussion, this time from an Airbnb report with a Foreword by Destination Stewardship Center director Jonathan Tourtellot. Also, a re-post of his National Geographic Voices blog on the topic. Continue reading →

Sierra Gorda To Lead New Video Series

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Erika Gilsdorf
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Our First “World’s Inspiring Places,” a Short-Form Travel Documentary: Producer Erika Gilsdorf explains what inspired HER to launch this video series, focused on great stewardship of destinations. Continue reading →

Borrego Springs, CA Establishes Stewardship Council

Posted on November 8, 2014 by David Garmon
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Geotourism comes to the southern California desert. In collaboration with the surrounding Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the community of Borrego Springs has adopted a mission statement and geotourism charter and established a stewardship council to guide development. Continue reading →

Casinos: A Bad Bet

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Jonathan Tourtellot
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Any destination that’s flirting with gambling should heed the collapsing casinos of Atlantic City, New Jersey, and beware. Continue reading →

World Heritage: Will It Really Bring More Tourism to the U.S.?

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Jonathan Tourtellot
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Poverty Point just became the 22nd U.S. World Heritage site. The much-desired designation raises tourism opportunities and a few concerns. Continue reading →

Beach & Cruise Tourism: Volume vs. Value

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Martha Honey
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Research reveals serious economic questions about mass beach- and cruise-tourism impacts. Next month’s CREST-sponsored symposium in Grenada will address solutions. Continue reading →

News Roundup: Grenada, GSTC, and Nat Geo Initiatives

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Jonathan Tourtellot
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First quarter 2014 news: Grenada adopts a geotourism rebranding as “Pure Grenada”; GSTC gets a new CEO; World Legacy Awards will start up again, at ITB 2015: U.S. Gulf States Geotourism MapGuide rolls out. Continue reading →

It Takes Two To Tango: Hands Across The Med

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Tarek El-Baz
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Under the “Connect to Grow” initiative, geotourism helps St. Catherine, Egypt and Troodos, Cyprus collaborate to protect and enhance their traditional products. A model for other destinations? Continue reading →

Statewide Collaboration: “Alaska Geotourism”

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Tony Nakazawa
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The Alaska Geotourism initiative is a collaboration convened by University of Alaska faculty and program specialists and involves rural tourism business and community leaders focused on identifying viable rural economic development management strategies that maximize beneficial tourism for their communities … Continue reading →

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