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last activity : 07 06 2010 20:18:09 +0000
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Changing Landscape
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Rise of Women
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Grandchild on Board
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Religious Tourism
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Citizens Rising
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Within the industry, there has been a significant shift in the countries
that are experiencing real tourism growth. Traditional tourism 'hotspots' are
being overshadowed by rising star destinations. In terms of regional
performance, Africa, Asia Pacific and the |
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Some more points to add on. Chief among the changing landscape, citizens are becoming more outspoken about the brands their countries are aligning with to propel tourism, from branding efforts to logos to key messaging. The desire of many travelers to seek authentic vacation experiences has led to a rise in poverty travel – visiting poverty-stricken and/or polluted places and communities that showcase a reality otherwise unseen on an upscale or exotic expedition.
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This is a very interesting trend. Rapid growth in
formerly niche travel and tourism markets continues to be a trend within the
industry, including the rise of women.
Women, in fact, are travelling more frequently without men, and women-only tours and retreats are becoming increasingly popular. |
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I would like to add some numbers to explain the above said trend. The number
of women-only travel companies has jumped 230% in the last six years, while
women-only travel sites have proliferated. Over half of all adventure
travellers worldwide are women, and their average age is 45.
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This is something which has come up lately. Affluent
retirees in the
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Religious site visits and pilgrimages have long attracted devotees and
believers, but now this concept is growing in popularity. The
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Citizens are now becoming more vocal about the brands their countries
present. Much has been made about |
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