Category: Blog
Regional Towns resurgence
https://www.wsj.com/articles/small-town-natives-are-moving-back-home-11615611660?mod=e2tw Across the world, we have seen the movement away from large cities and back to regional cities and towns. Increases in housing costs, during…
How to develop premium experiences in regional destinations: #3. Less is More (more or less).
Less is more (more or less). For high-value-travellers, “slow” travel is more than just a trend, and with the silly season upon us, the pace…
NEVER forget your ‘why’…
Timely is this post, that I reflect on Simon Sinek’s words “know your why” as I battle another series of challenges that life presents that…
TOURISM AWARDS ARE BACK FOR 2021 – WHAT’S NEW?
NEW THIS YEAR – TOP TOURISM TOWN AWARDS In 2021 the Top Tourism Town program is being introduced in each state and territory as part…
Leave No Trace Education
As an outdoor recreation Guide and a facilitator of Visitor Services I feel I have a responsibility to our environment (and my backyard) to pass…
What a year….
This will be a small end of year post. As we get ready to move into 2021, I think it is important to appreciate and…
From Booming to Privilege: The New Realities for a Hotel Industry in Need of a Reset.
I had a report come across my desk the other day by Siteminder the Reservations System people and there were some great insights I thought…
How to brand a destination with Sense of Place
Regional Residents & Businesses at the centre of ‘Sense of Place’ Given that brand meanings are socially constructed and culturally dependent, a destination branding strategy…
Creating environments that lead to better learning, curiosity and imagination
Creating environments that lead to better learning, curiosity and imagination Written by Ali Uren Founder and Director of Kiikstart We hear and experience many clients…
