Why Weather Apps are Damaging the Tourism Industry

Weather apps are damaging the tourism industry. That’s according to the team at GreenWood Family Park, an outdoor eco theme park located in North Wales. A significant number of the park’s guests are walk-up visitors, and this proportion increases during peak season. But the attraction’s team claim these visitors are often deterred from travelling to the […]

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Film Tourism: Blessing or a Nightmare for Travel Destinations?

Beyond its economic impact, the audiovisual industry also reshapes the perception of destinations and changes how visitors experience them. In some instances, the influx of tourists has boosted local economies and revitalized certain areas. However, this surge can also lead to overcrowding, gentrification, and a dilution of local identity. Visitors may consume superficially, focusing on iconic scenes […]

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Wanted: Bahamian Poets for New Book

Calling all “poets and spoken word artists from The Bahamas, including Bahamians studying or living abroad, to submit up to five poems” for a new poetry book to be published by House of Nehesi Publishers (HNP). “Where I See The Sun – Contemporary Poetry in The Bahamas” is the working title for the planned book. […]

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Travelers Are Hunting Harder for Bargains

Consumers are looking for ways to travel on tighter budgets. Many are ditching first-choice options like flights for cheaper ones, like long-haul bus rides. Others are just staying home. Travel demand fell in the second half of last year, when even high-income households spent less on hotel rooms, Morning Consult recently found. It’s the latest sign […]

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Deal alert: Get 30% off flights to Hawaii, the Bahamas and Belize - The Points Guy

Deal alert: Get 30% off flights to Hawaii, the Bahamas and Belize

A flash sale from Alaska Airlines has been extended. Since this deal still expires today, we’ll get right to it: The airline is offering up to 30% off flights to dreamy destinations like Hawaii, the Bahamas, Belize, Guatemala and Mexico. Some flights — including those to Oahu, Kauai, the Big Island and Maui — are […]

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