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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…
Divided views on cruise tourism: what are the issues and who is telling the truth?
Last week the first cruise ships of the new season arrived back into New Zealand ports. The New…
Musk vs Bezos vs Branson… vs humanity
We have seen some remarkable advances in space transportation in recent days and months. But space flight risks…
Climate justice and tourism – new research project
The Griffith Institute for Tourism (GIFT) Climate Change Action cluster has in October 2024 announced a new research…
MBIE Endeavour Programme: Major five year project in immersive tourism kicks off
This year we have got started on a major five-year research programme. Funded by the MBIE Endeavour Programme,…
Tourism Commission required to advance urgent sector transformation
As this years United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP29 – in Baku approaches next month, it is…
Groundbreaking tourism Optimisation project in the south
We are now underway with a groundbreaking tourism project to understand optimal visitation in the Queenstown Lakes region…
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…
Catching the ball and running with it…. Rugby World Cup 2019 and transport emissions
Reducing carbon emissions has emerged as an urgent challenge for the organisers of global mega sports events. So…