Booking.com, in collaboration with UN Tourism, has launched a new series of online training sessions aimed at transforming sustainability in the hospitality industry. These courses, hosted on the Tourism Online Academy (TOA)—a collaborative project between UN Tourism and IE University—focus on key areas such as community engagement, energy and greenhouse gases, food, and water management….
The paper by Dr. Maksim Godovykh (2024) investigates the concept of transformative experiences in tourism, aiming to understand where, when, with whom, and how these personal transformations occur during travel. The study emphasizes that transformative experiences are profound changes in a person’s perspectives, values, or behaviors, often triggered by unique travel contexts and interactions. Contexts…
The study by Godovykh, Ridderstaat, and Fyall (2023) examines how tourism development affects the well-being and happiness of local residents, distinguishing between long-term and short-term effects. The research underscores the importance of evaluating tourism beyond economic benefits, focusing on its broader social and emotional impacts. Short-Term Benefits of Tourism In the short term, the study…
