Challenges and opportunities. (3rd December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Butler, Richard
• Is Part Of: Worldwide hospitality and tourism themes. Volume 10:Number 6(2018)
• Page Start: 635
• Page End: 641
• Publication Date: 2018-12-03
• Subjects: Forecasts -- Impacts -- New technologies -- Overtourism -- Politics -- Tourism growth; Hospitality industry -- Periodicals; Tourism -- Periodicals; 338.479105
• DOI: 10.1108/WHATT-07-2018-0042
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-4217

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: This paper aims to identify key challenges and opportunities for tourist destinations in 2030. Design/methodology/approach: This paper is a discussion of literature on tourism futures and analysis of trends. Findings: That it is impractical to accurately make forecasts in terms of numbers, given external forces of change; the need to evaluate possibilities and opportunities likely to develop; tackling key issues such as climate change, political disturbance and overtourism. Practical/implications: This paper provides clarification of potential issues and problems and possible mitigating measures. Originality/value: The paper provides insights based on expert reading of the present.