Overtourism and New Zealand: Lessons from Europe’s Tourism Crisis

Overtourism and New Zealand: Lessons from Europe’s Tourism Crisis

Introduction: Overtourism and New Zealand: Lessons from Europe’s Tourism CrisisWhat Is Overtourism and Why Is It Escalating?Why Residents Are ProtestingNew Zealand’s Emerging Risk of OvertourismFrom Sustainable to Regenerative TourismPolicy Lessons for New Zealand1....
When Nature Becomes a Victim of Tourism: Lessons from K’gari and the Future of Sustainable Tourism in New Zealand

When Nature Becomes a Victim of Tourism: Lessons from K’gari and the Future of Sustainable Tourism in New Zealand

Introductio: When Nature Becomes a Victim of Tourism: Lessons from K’gari and the Future of Sustainable Tourism in New ZealandK’gari: a World Heritage site under pressureWhy nature-based destinations are especially vulnerableNew Zealand’s hidden overtourism...
Evidence-Based Tourism Policy: Building Resilient and Sustainable Tourism Systems

Evidence-Based Tourism Policy: Building Resilient and Sustainable Tourism Systems

IntroductionThe Growing Complexity of Tourism GovernanceWhy Evidence Matters in Sustainable TourismKey Insights from the OECD Report1) Tourism growth without sustainability creates systemic risks2) Data gaps undermine sustainable decision-making3) Sustainable tourism...
Tourism New Zealand Launches Fresh Global Campaign: Find Your 100% Pure New Zealand

Tourism New Zealand Launches Fresh Global Campaign: Find Your 100% Pure New Zealand

Introduction Personalised Experience PlanningTargeting Sustainable Growth and SeasonalityBroad Collaboration and Industry SupportMore Than Just a Destination Introduction Tourism New Zealand has launched an exciting new global campaign, giving a refreshed twist to its...
Co-Creating Tourism Values through Regeneration

Co-Creating Tourism Values through Regeneration

IntroductionProgramWelcome RemarksJafar Jafari Kazem VafadariFrancesc Fusté FornéAsif HussainFrancesc Fusté FornéAsif HussainPresentations by Speakers/PanelistsElena Mattei and Stefania M. MaciFrida Marie Omma Alessandro InversiniCultural BreakDiscussion and...
Roadmap for the Introduction and Exploration of Banks Peninsula as a Dark Sky Reserve

Roadmap for the Introduction and Exploration of Banks Peninsula as a Dark Sky Reserve

Introduction1. OpportunitiesEnvironmental and Astronomical BenefitsEconomic and Tourism AdvantagesCommunity and Educational Gains2. ChallengesLight Pollution ManagementRegulatory and Certification ProcessInfrastructure and Funding3. The Path ForwardPhase 1:...