This week, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Marriott CEO to be, Arne Sorenson, declared  this is the beginning of a Golden Age of Travel. He quoted from new research that shows that leaders from around the world see Tourism as not only a means of economic growth, but a way to increase cultural awareness and pathway to peace. It is great to see an industry leaders standing up and sharing a vision of the industry that transends the issues we all deal with day to day. I really...

28 January, 2012 /

I really like grocery shopping every now and then and I don't mind going to Walmart. I'll happily wander down aisles looking at stuff. As a marketer, I find it fascinating. The other day I was struck by how many organic /green products were on their shelves - and in my trolley. For the main part I choose these products not because they were "green" but because I generally felt they worked better, tasted better or were better for me. There is no doubt I bought more organic products because...

22 December, 2011 /

Tourism is considered the world's largest industry. It touches lives - for the better and for the worse - in many ways. With so many people, from New York to the Outback, London to the small islands of the Pacific (and everywhere in between) impacted by tourism, it is critical that we manage it carefully. Too many destinations - communities - have been sacrificed to poorly managed tourism - our industry needs to work smarter to achieve its long-term promise. ...

21 July, 2011 /