How Louisiana’s Cultural Tradition has Transcended the Pandemic

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. … Continue reading >How Louisiana’s Cultural Tradition has Transcended the Pandemic

One Researcher’s Experience in the Peruvian Amazon Illustrates Positive Community Branding

Author: Dr. Justin Taillon – Highline College

Anthropological research in the Peruvian Amazon has documented a sense of pride felt by the Ese’Eja people with the introduction of community based tourism programs. … Continue reading >One Researcher’s Experience in the Peruvian Amazon Illustrates Positive Community Branding

Future of Tourism Video Podcast: An Anthropological Perspective on Tourism

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. … Continue reading >Future of Tourism Video Podcast: An Anthropological Perspective on Tourism