Good news in tourism Jan 26 to Feb 1, 2020

in #travel4 years ago

Welcome to a new week of buzzword salads smeared with fear … No way!

Fill yourself up without weighing yourself down. Tuck into something packed full of goodness. Get your weekly feed of what’s really going on in the world of travel & tourism right here at The “Good Tourism” Blog. Tossed together on Sunday to be ready on Monday, “Good news in tourism” is the perfect pick-me-up for the start of a working week. And go!

Important “GT” stuff first in case you missed it during the week:

Sharath Bhat at the All India Resort Development Association (AIRDA) published an interview with “GT” during the week. It was a series of general questions that your correspondent enjoyed tackling in his clumsy, big-picture sort of way several weeks ago.

Look out for a fresh “GT” Insight over the next couple of days — the third thanks to our brilliant “GT” Insight Partner Second Look Worldwide. It’s all about the challenges in setting up and supporting community homestays and the tremendous opportunities they create for all concerned.

Other good news in tourism, in no particular order:

Not “good news”, necessarily, but very important … Probably the most credible source of information about the coronavirus is the World Health Organization (WHO).

Electric aviation

Here’s what appears to be a balanced article about airlines’ initiatives and struggles in an increasingly carbon-conscious time, written by Valerie Silva for the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), before we enjoy the following future-forward publicity pieces …

Get links and a lot more from the full post at https://goodtourismblog.com/2020/02/good-news-in-tourism-jan-26-to-feb-1-2020/