Human Perspectives in Tourism Management
This website was developed to provide a platform for sharing information about the impact of tourism on the people involved (the travelers, the destination managers, the hosts, the guests, the proprietors, the indigenous populations, the residents, and everyone else) from an anthropological perspective Continue ReadingExploring the Impact of Tourism
Author: Meagan McGuire, CDME – Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority
Louisiana has a rich tradition of gathering. Festivals are important in educating locals and tourists alike on the region’s unique cultural traditions. When it became clear that these gatherings were helping to spread COVID-19, festival organizers and cultural groups reimagined how they could share their culture with the world. …
Author: Cris Kubli – UX Researcher & Cognitive Anthropologist
UX (User Experience) Research is important in the development of new or established tourism products in order to evaluate usability. Experienced UX researcher & Cognitive Anthropologist, Cris Kubli, explains the 5 human components that influence user experience. …
Author: Jeremy Wells – Longitude
While the future of travel and tourism is largely unknown, there are some travel trends and indicators that have remained. Traveler preferences related to wellness, sustainability, solitude, experiential travel, affordable luxury, and “off-the-beaten-path” travel are likely to expand over the coming years, and transformational travel may be a polestar that clues us in to what the future holds. …
Author: David Peacock, Future of Tourism
For tourism professionals, using an anthropological lens can contribute to a better understanding of the many subjects that intersect with tourism, such as the traveler, meeting planners, military reunion planners, tour operators, residents, hospitality proprietors, the policy-makers, and many more. …
