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 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...
May 15, 2023 | James' news, Sustainable tourism
After 30 years at the University of Otago, I’m moving on. My departure is bittersweet. On the one hand, Otago holds a very special place in my academic heart. Dunedin is my home town. The University of Otago is my home university. I earned my PhD there, and then...
Mar 26, 2023 | James' news, Sustainable tourism, Tourism news
Earlier this week, tourism industry leaders, academics, researchers and policymakers came together in Queenstown for our fifth Otago Tourism Policy School. This year, we focussed on whether New Zealand’s tourism industry is “fit for purpose” in the...
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....
