In this thought-provoking Travel Weekly video column titled "ReThinking Tourism" Doug Lansky dives into the concept of economic leakages in tourism with an esteemed panel of experts - Professor Ko Koens from the Netherlands, Adam Sacks of Tourism Economics, and RLA Global, Group CEO - Roger Allen.
''Conventional wisdom is that yo-yo tourism - where the tourist money gets quickly exported out of the destination - is only something that happens to all-inclusive resorts on tropical islands. But such leakages are plaguing nearly all destinations. And no one is talking about this. DMOs are counting visitors and even revenue, but typically not the money that stays in the destination. That's an enormously important metric that's getting overlooked'' states Doug Lansky.
Take a pause and watch this insightful video, packed with meaningful insights delivered in an intellectually engaging style.
Pitch Perfect at IHIF Berlin had a clear winner: Kourtidis Group from Greece. Our Group CEO Roger Allen served as judge, mentor, and proud supporter of the team that took the top prize unanimously. The Greek hospitality sector is in real momentum, and we are glad to be part of it. Read more
Pitch Perfect at IHIF Berlin had a clear winner: Kourtidis Group from Greece. Our Group CEO Roger Allen served as judge, mentor, and proud supporter of the team that took the top prize unanimously. The Greek hospitality sector is in real momentum, and we are glad to be part of it. Read more
RLA Global Group CEO Roger Allen participated in the debut BxR EMEA day at IHIF, leading a roundtable on wellness and longevity in branded residential development alongside Alfredo Bataller, CEO of AB Living Group. Read more
RLA Global Group CEO Roger Allen participated in the debut BxR EMEA day at IHIF, leading a roundtable on wellness and longevity in branded residential development alongside Alfredo Bataller, CEO of AB Living Group. Read more
The gap between feasibility and reality often lies in how operational factors are accounted for. A robust feasibility study must go beyond validating demand and financial potential to reflect how the asset will function in practice. Read more
The gap between feasibility and reality often lies in how operational factors are accounted for. A robust feasibility study must go beyond validating demand and financial potential to reflect how the asset will function in practice. Read more
Concept development is often treated as a nice-to-have element, stemming from a misunderstanding that it is simply about branding or aesthetics. Many stakeholders imagine it as a mood board, a logo exercise or a stylistic direction that can be added later. In reality, concept is the strategic backbone of a project. Read more
Concept development is often treated as a nice-to-have element, stemming from a misunderstanding that it is simply about branding or aesthetics. Many stakeholders imagine it as a mood board, a logo exercise or a stylistic direction that can be added later. In reality, concept is the strategic backbone of a project. Read more
Sign up for our Newsletter