Articles - June 2009

Do Music Festivals Contribute to Local Tourism?
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
Seaside Hotels: Planning and Development
by Nick Dines Is the tourism industry going to see a renaissance in British seaside resorts? The opportunity is there, but are local authorities in seaside towns sufficiently forward-thinking in their planning to meet the requirements of a 21st century market? Nick... more
Iconic Buildings and Tourism: Where to Next?
by Sue Cambie Iconic buildings have played a part in destination marketing, designed to attract international attention. But have they outlived their usefulness? This article considers the value of iconic buildings in today's tourism market; it discusses the "Bilbao... more
Accessibility: Understanding, Progress and Opportunities
by Jenifer Littman The Disability Discrimination Act has been in force since 1995, with enforcement measures fully implemented since 2004. This article looks at where we are now as a country offering accessible tourism, what more needs to be done and the opportunities that... more
The Chinese Outbound Travel Market: Parts 2 and 3
by Juergen Uren The Chinese outbound travel market is unique in the scale of its potential for growth as well as in the challenges to tourism organisations in Europe. This two-part analysis of the market includes a summary of market realities and prospects; looks in... more