Over the past two years, the Songhees Nation has been slowly developing a variety of aboriginal tourism initiatives. They are part of the Nation’s economic development strategy. At their Wellness Centre located in Esquimalt, tourists will find a gallery, gift shop and cafe. The Centre is also serves as home base for Songhees Seafood and […]
sustainable tourism
Inaugural IMPACT Sustainable Travel and Tourism Conference 2018
Tourism as Leader in a New Age of Environmental and Social Responsibility Last week (Jan. 21st and 24th), I participated in the inaugural IMPACT Sustainable Travel and Tourism conference held here in Victoria, BC. The conference arose from a partnership between Tourism Victoria, Synergy Enterprises, Beattie Tartan Integrated Communications and Starrboard Enterprises. This conference turned […]
Managing Overcrowding in Tourism Destinations
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and McKenzie & Company very recently released a detailed analysis of overcrowding at popular tourism sites and destinations. The intended primary audience appears to be destinations, but it has much wider application within the industry. In-bound tour companies also have responsibilities for ensuring the sustainability of their operations. […]