Comments on: Tourism and 2010 – What’s coming?

By: Peter Fabricius

Peter Fabricius — Wed, 05 May 2010 20:56:17 +0000

Hi Adriaan,

Very interesting concept here. I will be happy to read the report. Please send me an email on hello[at]peterfabricius.com, from there we can talk about other people I can forward this on to, who might have even deeper insight regarding the environmental aspect of the project.

Thank you for sharing!

By: Adriaan Pretorius

Adriaan Pretorius — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:29:53 +0000

Hi Peter
I am planning a different kind of tourist resort in Wellington, Cape and applied to the IDC for funding. (see my interim website http://www.rozellegreenvillage.com) I think they, the IDC, are going to say: proof to us there is a market for such a setup. Can I send you my Tourism Report for your comment? Or can you refer me to someone who would look at and comment on it?
Thanks
Adriaan

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:49:22 +0000

Thank you for bringing these trends to the discussion Chris. I think both of them could to some extent be related to topic of Poorism, seeing that they involve 'real-life' travel experiences. There is definitely a growing segment of the market looking for more interactive and participatory experiences where travelers are able to engage local cultures and lifestyles. The question is whether businesses offering these experiences with successfully market and develop products to thrive with the packaging and presentation of 'plain vanilla tours'. Regarding the market analysis, try The International Centre for Responsible Tourism or UNWTO

By: Chris Engholm

Chris Engholm — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:10:53 +0000

Thanks for the summary of trends here. I’m wondering where “experiential travel” and “indigenous travel” fits in to your trend analysis. Is there a body of market analysis available on these facets of the industry worth looking at? Thanks again.

By: Peter

Peter — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:13:06 +0000

Thank you Donna, I’m happy to hear that I’ve got some readers in NZ.

I would love to see the newsletter.

By: Donna Hamilton

Donna Hamilton — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 19:43:09 +0000

Great article!…is especially interesting for us here in New Zealand as it was featured in the NZ Tourism Industry (TIANZ), newsletter .

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By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:30:02 +0000

Hi Rosemary,

I can see how many of the points shed some positive light on what WeeGreen is busy with (especially from the fun, valu and sustainable aspect).

I also believe that travelers are becoming more daring and willing to try new things. They read and hear about new dimensions of travel, they are looking for something wider/deeper.

Great going on the bicycle scheme!

By: Rosemary McClenaghan

Rosemary McClenaghan — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:05:47 +0000

Hi
Liked the article and its good news for someone like us who is trying to get something different in tourism up and running.

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:13:09 +0000

Thank you Carolynne, glad you found it useful. (I’m Looking forward to see where snoozingcapetown.co.za is heading btw)