Destinations: general

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Destinations: general

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Barcelona: Before and After the ’92 Olympic Games	Feb 2010
by Iris Hillier and Rafael Isún Barcelona’s success as a tourist destination has only come about in recent times – in fact since the city hosted the Olympic Games in 1992. However it has not been all plain sailing. This article discusses the key factors associated with transforming... more
The New Normal and its Effect on Tourism	Feb 2010
by Mary Lynch The global economic downturn that began in 2008 comes at the end of a long period of affluence for the developed world, and rapid improvements in living standards in emerging economies. The crisis sent shockwaves through the financial system and its ripple... more
Educational Tourism: Understanding the Concept, Recognising the Value	Jan 2010
by Paul Williams The educational tourism sector is generally an overlooked sub-sector of the UK tourism market. This is largely due to a lack of understanding about the concept of educational tourism, its value to the visitor economy and associated impacts. This article... more
Playing the Fame Game: the Celebrity Effect on Tourism	Dec 2009
by Anna Pointer While celebrity endorsement itself may be nothing new, the VIP effect now appears to be wielding a subtle, yet undoubtedly powerful force on the tourism sector. Just a couple of sightings of reasonably well-known faces can launch a previously unknown... more
Tourist Guiding Services: Coping with Changes in the Market	Dec 2009
by Mark Hillsdon The correct management of guiding services can have a significant impact on a destination and so mismanagement must be avoided. As the UK is a relatively expensive holiday destination, offering a high quality tourism experience is a key way to compensate.... more
Successful Rebranding. Part 2: Tourism Products	Nov 2009
by Tom Buncle The first part of our rebranding feature Successful Rebranding. Part 1: Destinations (September 09) focused on destinations. Part two considers tourism products in which four case studies illustrate rebranding in practice: Premier Inns, Hostelling Scotland,... more
Valuing the Day Visitor	Oct 2009
by Peter Robinson Over 50% of tourism revenue in the UK comes from day visitors. But the focus of much tourism effort, policy and investment is on longer-term visitors – from mini-breaks to holidays. In the current economic climate the day visitor market is particularly... more
Successful Rebranding. Part 1: Destinations	Sep 2009
by Tom Buncle What is a brand? Is it a logo, a product, a marketing image, the core essence of a destination? Or is it a nebulous term that varies according to who uses it? And what does rebranding really mean? How many destinations ever truly rebrand themselves, rather... more
Weddings: Opportunities for Destinations	Aug 2009
by Olivia Ruggles-Brise The weddings industry in England and Wales is big business and although the actual number of people getting married is falling, the value of the industry is growing. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the weddings industry, its dynamics... more
Do Music Festivals Contribute to Local Tourism?	Jun 2009
by Chris Haslam Recent years have seen a rise in the number of summer music festivals. There are pros and cons to staging such events and the question is, do they contribute to tourism? This comprehensive report addresses this by looking in detail at the economic impact... more

Appendix 1: Directory and Glossary
The tourism sector, like many other business sectors, has a large number of organisations, associations, public agencies and trade groups operating within it. It also has its own share of acronyms, business jargon, and industry descriptions that need... more
2G: Identifying and Developing Local Distinctiveness
Local distinctiveness is a combination of the things that give a place its unique character. This section looks at the factors that can contribute to local distinctiveness, and then goes on to examine:local distinctiveness as a tool for marketingworking... more