TOURISM AND THE NOBEL PRIZE IN ECONOMICS
The Nobel Prize in Economics, awarded annually to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of economic sciences, has over the decades recognized numerous economists whose ideas have transformed the way we understand economic systems and consumer behavior. Analyzing human behavior in economic decision-making has been a recurring…
The Effect of Artificial Intelligence on the Sustainability of Tourism: Economic, Social, Cultural, and Environmental Perspectives
In recent years, tourism has undergone an unprecedented transformation driven by technology, particularly digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI). These advances can be considered significant benefits, as they have created new opportunities and services. However, they have also introduced substantial gaps within the industry, both for travelers and tourism sector…
The Importance of Indirect Employment in a Tourist Destination
Tourism is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing economic sectors in the world, acting as a key driver for the economic, social, and cultural development of many regions and countries. In many tourist destinations, the impact of tourism goes beyond the direct income generated through hotels, restaurants, and tourist…
Tourism Trends for 2024/2025
In the coming years, tourism as a contemporary social phenomenon will continue to evolve and adapt to the new and changing needs of travelers worldwide. Here are the main trends I believe will define 2024: Sustainability: Environmental awareness and social responsibility will continue to grow, and the tourism industry will…
Interregional Tourism Projects in Peru: A Proposal
One of Peru’s greatest strengths is its vast biodiversity, ancient culture, and iconic gastronomy, recognized worldwide for decades. Before the pandemic, the country’s growth was advancing at an unexpected pace, with valuable social and economic indicators. Some figures illustrate this statement: 3.9% of the national GDP, 1.5 million jobs, nearly…
Community-Based Experiential Tourism – Ethnotourism in South America
Ethnotourism or ethnic tourism, also known as community tourism, is a tourism modality that began to gain visibility in the 1980s. Today, it is a well-established product—although some authors argue that it is still an emerging tourism activity—with a presence in several countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. This tourism modality falls…
Challenges for the Grearter Caribbean to achieve Sustainable Tourism
I. GEOGRAPHIC ASPECTS OF THE GREATER CARIBBEAN This geographical region of the world is located on the American continent, between North and South America, bordered to the north and east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, and to the south by the Pacific Ocean…
Child Safety in the Hospitality Sector:Rethinking Accessible Tourism and Customer Experience
Globally, the family tourism segment in the hotel industry continues to be one of the strongest and most demanding in the sector. With a large and growing audience, it is increasingly necessary to revalue the importance of maintaining high general safety standards, but also those focused on children. Family tourism…
Tourist Experience: A Tool for Innovation
Traveling isn’t just about moving from one place to another: it’s about living, feeling, and experiencing. The experiences we gain during our travels are anchored to the emotions we felt whether it’s the ice cream you were offered to beat the heat at the hotel or the sunrise you saw…
Senior Tourism: What to Do About Accidents During Your Travels
“Not even in my wildest dreams would I have imagined going all the way there and not being able to see anything. Well, let’s say I did get to ride in a gondola. I don’t think I can say I fulfilled my wish, but it’s something,” my friend laughs openly.…