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South Dakota tourism is a lot more than the Black Hills and Badlands, and for two straight years, the southeastern region that includes Sioux Falls has generated more tourism dollars. What's bringing people to the area? The latest from News Watch: #Tourism #SouthDakota

I’ve been reflecting on this since learning about it earlier this week - I’d be interested in your perspective. Personally, I believe travelling to destinations is a privilege, not a right. We have a responsibility to leave it better than we found it - especially since its expected we’ll leave better for having experienced a destination. The current debate/discussion around Magdalen Islands officials floating the idea of a $30 visitors fee is being met with mixed reactions. I’m glad they are having this conversation, drawing attention to the challenges that come with ‘over tourism’ and costs that challenge municipalities. Numbers reported in this story suggest the Magdelen Islands welcomed more than 73,000 visitors in 2022. That’s 6xs their population of just over 12,000. The impacts of this reality is significant and comes with a great deal of responsibility - financially, culturally, and naturally. Sustainable communities and tourism requires finding a balance, for everyone. While they aren’t suggesting a cap on the number of visitors to the Islands annually, a ‘visitors’ fee may deter some visitors, while at the same time attract travellers that share the islands values more deeply - appreciating the natural environment, heritage and culture of this very special place. It’s like a ‘levy’ most cities already charge visitors for staying in the hotels in their communities to support marketing and events. In this case, Officials are suggesting it would help sustain their resources, used by visitors. Unsure how Mayor Antonin Valiquette arrived at $30 as the ‘fee’ but it’s the principal of being able to ask ‘visitors’ to contribute to the maintenance of a destination that I am Ok with. When I finally have the opportunity to visit the Magdalen Islands - a visit that will require at least a week - I hope they’ll charge me $30, for the privilege of escaping to their magical island in the ocean … and give me an opportunity to volunteer to give back to their community. What do you think? https://lnkd.in/eJJm5qxy Antonin Valiquette Destination Canada Ministère du Tourisme du Québec (MTO) Tourism Industry Association of Canada Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) Celes Davar Anna Pollock

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐞’𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬: 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐚𝐩 Armed with selfie sticks and phones, the tourists flood into Santorini from everywhere – on dinghies from giant ocean liners, on coaches that zigzag up the steep hillsides, atop donkeys that clip-clop along the narrow cobbled streets. Some brave the afternoon heat to find a good spot among the white-washed houses and blue-domed churches where they then wait hours to watch the Greek island’s famed sunset. As the sun dips, many more join them, squeezing along the cliffside or onto balconies, cameras at the ready. “This has been my dream since high school,” said American tourist Maria Tavarez, 40. But for many of Santorini’s 20,000 permanent residents, the once idyllic island of quaint villages and pristine beaches has been ruined by mass tourism. As protests against excessive tourism erupt in other popular holiday destinations, including Venice and Barcelona, Santorini represents one of the starkest examples of how hoards of visitors can impact a place. Authorities on the island have joined other tourism hotspots in calling for a cap on visitors. The growing number of foreign tourists – some 3.4 million visited the island last year, according to mayor Nikos Zorzos – are putting pressure on its outdated infrastructure and are pricing islanders out of the housing market. Zorzos says he has been pushing authorities for years not to allow a single extra bed on the island and has proposed a cap on the number of cruise ship visitors to 8,000 a day, down from around 17,000. “It is in the best interest of our land for there to be a limit,” he said. ‘A MONSTER’ Even business owners who benefit from tourism are worried. “Our standards of living have gone down. It’s as simple as that,” said Georgios Damigos, who runs a 14-room hotel his parents opened in the 1980s. “Santorini is a wonder of nature” that risks turning into “a monster,” he said. Santorini’s tourism boom is echoed across Greece. National tourism revenues rose 16% in the first five months of this year, data shows, and 2024 is forecast to outstrip last year’s record 33 million arrivals.

Title: Impact of Decreased Tourism on the Cornish Holiday Industry Hey everyone, have you seen the recent report on Cornwall Live? It seems that the Cornish holiday industry is facing its lowest point in a decade due to the decline in tourism. This is concerning news for all of us who care about Cornwall's economy and the livelihood of local businesses. As the summer season approaches, it's crucial that we come together to support the holiday industry in Cornwall. Let's spread the word about the stunning destinations and attractions that Cornwall has to offer. By promoting local tourism, we can help revive the industry and contribute to the region's recovery. Let's do our part to make this summer a successful one for Cornwall. Share your favorite Cornish holiday spots and activities, and let's encourage others to explore all that this beautiful region has to offer. Together, we can help Cornwall bounce back stronger than ever. #SupportCornishTourism #CornwallRevival #ExploreLocalDestinations What are your thoughts on this? Let's discuss how we can support Cornwall through this tough time. https://ift.tt/XBtrQzh

Tourism is a force of good, transforming local communities and preserving cultures. By including local communities in your planning, tours and business model you contribute to the important global redistribution of wealth. As travel writer Stuart Kenny quotes "it takes four adventure travel tourists to generate $10,000 USD for a local economy. The report also found you would need a full 96 cruise tourists to generate that same sum"..... Worth thinking about. Go with tour operators that have strong local partnerships - not only because it provides a much better customer experience, but equally important you support local communities and ensure you pay for visting! To address the crisis, there's a call for bolder government steps to support beneficial tourism and stronger global industry collaboration. The Travel Foundation and its partners are working on a roadmap to guide destinations toward equitable tourism, emphasising the need for value generation and distribution. #TourismEquity #SustainableTravel #Tourism

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I have often mused about where overtourism exists in Canada. Along with that, I have asked myself why we have permitted this to occur. There are many reasons, some of them unique to each location. But overall, we have to take responsibility for developing a shift in tourism to be more community-developed (for the community, respecting community values, and helping them to value what they can and cannot do), engage in capacity research before investing in developing infrastructure and marketing campaigns, and apply regenerative practices and the SDG goals through all aspects of the tourism delivery model. The examples in this article represent an older way of doing tourism, because we called it an industry. Industry or "the industrialization of tourism" has been to commoditize things, reduce them to marketable transactions, and seek to accomplish only two primary metrics: Increase revenues, and increase visitor numbers. Tourism is not an industry. So, what is tourism? It is a sector of our economy which is based on relationships. Relationships between host communities and businesses, inviting people (residents and travellers) to take part in activities, purchase locally made goods, and eat locally produced foods, as part of their visit. In doing this, we ask visitors to be responsible in their behaviours, and we help them to lower the impact of their visit on our communities. In this relationship, we demonstrate excellence in hosting, storytelling, listening, and sustainable practices. Our wish is for them to return to their communities and networks, telling stories of place, food, local ecology, and showing them locally made art and craft that embodies some new insights or awareness that has occurred. In the process of doing, tourism uses aspects of industry (transportation, accommodation, tours) that help move people around. But, tourism is not an industry. This article indicates that others may now be seeing through the veil of marketing, to what really lies behind it in this country. If we are thoughtful, and thinking long-term, we can shift what we invest and create in tourism, and do much better. Because Canada, its cultural richness, indigenous history and knowledge-keeping, our welcoming nature, and the biodiversity of ecology and waters, requires stewardship of the highest order, as our contribution to global sustainability.

Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, small resort communities like Harrison Hot Springs serve as havens of relaxation and leisure for travellers seeking refuge from the hustle and bustle of urban life. These beautiful locations offer more than just scenic beauty; they are economic engines fueled by the visits of tourists seeking relaxation, adventure and cultural experiences. Some of these visitors fall in love with the location and move or retire there. As the residential population grows and the level of tourism increases, a dynamic tension begins to form. While undoubtedly essential for economic well-being, tourism presents a unique set of challenges that must be navigated carefully to ensure the sustainability and well-being of the community it inhabits.

Explore various strategies and find real-life examples of successful tourism initiatives that have significantly impacted local economies. https://rebrand.ly/av19phy

Tourism is often overlooked as an economic stimulator. However, the record is clear, tourism packs a powerful economic punch. When associated with a business venture that continuously feeds the tourism magnet, such as a film location, theme park, or significant historical experience, tourism will perpetually provide economic gains.