Articles - July 2009

The British Seaside Revival
by Stuart Barrow In 2001 the English Tourism Council launched a damning report on seaside destinations, Sea Changes. It stated that many seaside destinations fail to live up to modern expectations and needed to diversify by attracting new industry and improving transport... more
Climate Change and Garden Tourism
by Matthew Wilson Climate change will continue to have marked and increasing impacts on British gardens, and as a consequence on the visitor experience too. The latest set of climate change predictions suggest that by 2050 a far more dramatic shift than previous reports... more
Historic Houses: Keeping Up With The Times
by Siân Ellis Private owners have risen to the challenge of raising cash to maintain their stately homes, largely by turning them into visitor attractions that have now become major drivers for tourism. This article illustrates the value of historic homes to domestic... more
Case study: Sustainable energy development
by Juergen Uren Energy-saving, renewable energy and recycling are an increasing necessity for tourism operators, not only for cost-savings, but also to meet legal requirements and consumer demand. The options for undertaking these measures are many and varied. This article... more
Sustainable Visitor Travel for Destinations and Attractions
by Chris Wood Changes in travel are inevitable and will impact on everyone, leisure visitors included. This article looks at the effects on visitor travel to destinations and attractions, particularly in rural areas. It considers sustainable travel options and looks... more