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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…
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…
Appointed co-director of the GIFT Climate Change Action Cluster
Since taking up my appointment at Griffith in May 2023 I have become a member of the world-leading…
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,…
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…
Regenerative Tourism: a complete rethink of the tourism paradigm in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia
In the fourth episode of Checking In, I consider regenerative tourism. Lots has been spoken and written about…
International visitors – time for a new funding model?
In Episode 3 of Checking In, I talk about the significant increase in the International Visitor and Conservation…
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…