Over the course of the pandemic, three burgeoning latencies in the tourism industry were exposed and accelerated. In brief, engagement, equity, and sustainability catapulted from theoretical ideas that were just beginning to take hold, to mainstream necessities that would shape this industry for…
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Since joining Simpleview in 2020 as a senior advisor to the Future Tourism Group, David Peacock has hosted a podcast exploring some of the industry’s most pressing issues in candid conversations with industry leaders. Placemaking. Sustainable tourism. Immersive virtual reality. The metaverse…
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The pandemic has accelerated many things in tourism for destination organizations. Topics that are top of mind for CEOs include: community, relevance, sustainability, regeneration, equity, diversity, and inclusion. The Destinations International advocacy team released its Canadian tourism lexicon…
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We often ask whether one person can really make a difference — for the environment, for climate change, and for the community. My answer unequivocally is yes. There are many great examples, but today I want to talk about one young man from Kampala, Uganda, who inspires me. When it comes to emerging…
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Sustainability is economic, social, and environmental. All three, all the time — that’s the future of successful destinations. Where to start? Well, actions speak louder than words, so let’s start there and let’s start with Panama. As destinations worldwide consider their role and function regarding…
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In this time of global crisis and uncertainty, we put the call out to leaders, CEOs, strategists and consultants to sit down and tell us, in their own words, what is going on and what is going to happen next in this vital global industry. What do we need to know about cannabis and cannabis…
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In this time of global crisis and uncertainty, we put the call out to leaders, CEOs, strategists and consultants to sit down and tell us, in their own words, what is going on and what is going to happen next in this vital global industry. Is a new era beginning for the world of travel? This was…
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In this time of global crisis and uncertainty, we put the call out to leaders, CEOs, strategists and consultants to sit down and tell us, in their own words, what is going on and what is going to happen next in this vital global industry. Is there anyone in the room who still thinks that global…
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In this time of global crisis and uncertainty, we put the call out to leaders, CEOs, strategists and consultants to sit down and tell us, in their own words, what is going on and what is going to happen next in this vital global industry. The global pandemic has cast a very bright light on the…
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In this time of global crisis and uncertainty, we put the call out to leaders, CEOs, strategists and consultants to sit down and tell us, in their own words, what is going on and what is going to happen next in this vital global industry. Before the global pandemic of COVID19, the bulk of work —…
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