Virtual solutions to real tourist problems?

The internet and the latest digital tools are providing new opportunities and approaches to the sustainable management of tourism.

Tourist traps

A decade after short-term tourist rentals debuted down under, the changes to tourist towns can be broken down to the good, the bad and the ugly.

Is “overtourism” a real problem?

The overtourism debate is fraught with extremes, but without scientific measures, it risks becoming a distraction from real global tourism challenges.

Silver surfers

A new study calls for Australia to take advantage of the untapped market of silver tourism, paving the way to not only grow the economy but also offer an ever-increasing ageing population the opportunity to maintain quality of life.

The pros and cons of Pacific tourism

Pacific Islands were likened to paradise by early European travellers. The climate, the nature, and the hospitality of local people make Pacific Islands seemingly perfect tourist destinations. Yet, the development and the impact of tourism among the Pacific Islands is very complex.

Revamping Pacific tourism

Pacific Island people were resilient when tourism halted. Now that it’s reopening, the world could learn from what they want.

A taste for travel

A new Edith Cowan University study has explored what attracts holidaymakers to visit food museums. The findings highlight lessons for Australia’s tourism industry on how to capitalise on the lucrative food traveller market.

Food for thought

From Frog cakes to Fruchocs, famous local foods can attract valuable tourist dollars to Australian states hit hard by restrictions on international travel.

Domestic travel safety – 5 ways to stay safe and explore Australia

Although international travel has been halted by the coronavirus pandemic, there are still plenty of ways to explore Australia safely and securely and experience your country in a brand new way.

The new normal – How will international travel change?

This year’s pandemic stopped the huge global tourism industry in its tracks. International travel is starting to resume as vaccines are rolled out around the world, but how will the industry adapt to the ‘new normal’ in 2021?

The future of virtual reality in tourism

Tourism has been brought to a standstill around the world, but new doors are opening for virtual and augmented reality to reshape the industry as it edges towards recovery.

The world’s not your oyster any more

After months of lockdown, it’s no surprise that people are itching to get out and about, but with border closures still in operation, it’s hard to know what to expect.