Sep 17, 2024 | Australia, Conservation, Environment, New Zealand, Podcast, Regenerative tourism, Sustainable tourism
In the fourth episode of Checking In, I consider regenerative tourism. Lots has been spoken and written about the so-called tourism reset after COVID19 and the emergence of the concept of regenerative tourism. But what is regenerative tourism and what makes it any...
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...
Mar 9, 2023 | James' news, New Zealand, Sustainable tourism
Some may think I’m mad, but I’m genuinely very excited about this brief break from my desk. For the next fortnight, I’m on my bike, alongside a very good friend, cycling the length of the South Island. We’re on the Sound to Sound trail –...
Feb 3, 2023 | James' news, New Zealand, Research, Sustainable tourism, Tourism news
Last month, after many weeks of hard work, Informed Leaders launched. This is a group of 11 leading scientists who are urging decision makers not to proceed with the proposed new airport at Tarras, Central Otago. If you’ve not been to Tarras, you should....