Tourism Development International | Blog

ETC-UNWTO “HANDBOOK ON TOURISM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT”

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:41:18 GMT

The European Travel Commission(ETC) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have just published a new Handbook on Tourism Product Development.

Ireland welcomes important visitors

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:36:59 GMT

The recent State visit to Ireland by Her Majesty the Queen and President Obama have both been hugely successful. The visits have generated significant exposure for Ireland not only in the Ireland’s two main markets – Britain and the United States, but also in other countries. Media coverage of the events reinforced the core values that differentiate Ireland from many other destinations with the country’s unique blend of heritage, scenic landscapes, and friendly population very much in evidence.

The Queen’s itinerary included visits to a number of Ireland’s iconic attractions, Trinity College, Book of Kells, the Rock of Cashel and the Guinness Storehouse. These attractions play a key role in differentiating Ireland as a unique destination with a rich and varied cultural heritage. The Queen thoroughly enjoyed her visit to the National Stud and highlighted Ireland’s reputation as a world class destination for the pursuit of equestrian activities.

New Media and the Challenge for Tourism Destinations

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 9:55:29 GMT

Recent events in Egypt and other countries in North Africa have emphasised the growing importance of the social media. With the breadth of electronic dissemination growing ever wider, social networks like Facebook and Twitter, individual blogs and sites like tripadvisor are also playing an increasingly important role influencing destination choice. These new media provide both an opportunity and a challenge for tourism destinations.