Tag: Destination Management
The good journey
Good tourism happens when the host community buys into the concept, contributes to ideation, encourages generations of people to be educated professionals supporting the industry, and wants to be part of the welcome
Japan’s tourism success lies in balancing tradition with flexibility
Japan's tourism industry should adopt greater flexibility in service while preserving the values at the heart of its hospitality as international visitor expectations evolve,...
Bali targets infrastructure bottlenecks amid tourism growth
Bali is stepping up efforts to address key infrastructure challenges, including waste management, traffic congestion, water distribution and energy security.
Speaking at the Bali and...
Tourism professionals see responsible development key to long-term industry resilience
Discussions at the PATA Annual Summit 2026 this week on building a resilient future for the tourism industry highlighted a common view: a responsible approach to tourism development gives destinations the agility needed to navigate a volatile environment.
Thailand looks to GSTC 2026 to drive business benefits nationwide
Thailand will host its first major Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) event in Phuket province from April 21 to 24, 2026. The tourism sector...
Raja Ampat raises tourism fees to support conservation and communities
Raja Ampat Regency has increased tourism charges for visitors to the marine destination in eastern Indonesia, citing the need to balance conservation efforts with...
Sri Lanka declares state of emergency as cyclone batters island nation
The Sri Lanka government on November 29 declared state of emergency as cyclone Ditwah swept through the country, and appealed to foreign leaders and...
Northern Territory merges agencies to fuel year-round visitor growth
The Northern Territory (NT) is consolidating its visitor economy efforts by merging Tourism NT and the NT Major Events Company into a single entity...
Crowds and perceptions
Overt objections of overtourism – such as anti-tourist protests in some parts of Europe – and stealthy push-backs – like signs in English or...
Bali’s tourism levy collection in 2024 exceeds expectations, money being put...
The Bali provincial government has collected 318 billion rupiah (US$19.2 million) in 2024 through the Foreign Tourism Levy (PWA), which is paid by arriving...
