Sep 10, 2024 | Conservation, Infrastructure, National Parks, New Zealand, Overtourism, Podcast, Tourism funding, Tourism news
In Episode 3 of Checking In, I talk about the significant increase in the International Visitor and Conservation Levy that the New Zealand coalition government has recently announced. This has generated a lot of angry reaction from industry, particularly Tourism...
Sep 3, 2024 | Aviation, Carbon emissions, New Zealand, Podcast, Sustainable tourism, Tourism news
In this second episode of Checking In, I reflect on Air New Zealand’s recent abandonment of its science-based targets. This has been an embarrassing and uncomfortable announcement for the country’s flagship carrier to make, after putting a lot of emphasis on the...
Aug 20, 2024 | Europe, New Zealand, Overtourism, Podcast, Sustainable tourism
In this first episode of Checking In, I reflect on recent examples of overtourism around the world. In particular, the news over the last few days that the mayor of Santorini has asked residents to “stay indoors” whilst the town is overwhelmed by visitors...
Aug 19, 2024 | James' news, Podcast, Sustainable tourism
This week, I’m launching a new podcast. Checking In will be published each Tuesday, and will be a short podcast only a few minutes long, where I share my thoughts on the issues affecting tourism globally through the lens of sustainable tourism. You can expect me...
Jul 5, 2023 | James' news
I was delighted to receive confirmation this week of my appointment as an Honorary Professor at the University of Otago. After 31 years’ association with the university, it is an honour to retain strong links with Otago. Even though I have taken up my new role...
