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Wealth and tourism – should we be targeting only the richest tourists?
There is a longstanding debate in sustainable tourism, as to the tourist markets that are most worthy of…
Sustainable tourism policy and management at a major crossroad
Sustainable tourism is at a crossroad. There is a well-established link between tourism growth and environmental impacts. But…
Tarras Airport – the ebb and flow of a story that is yet to reach a conclusion
About two years ago Christchurch International Airport Ltd revealed a plan to transform the sleepy Central Otago township…
Aeromasculinarities and their impact on climate change
Despite growing recognition of the climate crisis many economic sectors remain highly dependent on fossil fuels and wedded…
Carbon offsetting: after two decades, has it really taken off?
High carbon lifestyles are a driver of climate change and tourism is a prominent feature of high carbon…
Can we fly less? Airlines, air travel and “healthy persuasion”
You may have seen that Wizz Air recently ran a promotion for the sale of 10,000 ‘all you…
Air New Zealand – no longer a sustainability leader
In this second episode of Checking In, I reflect on Air New Zealand’s recent abandonment of its science-based…