A huge number of tourists
We all know that our region gets a huge number of tourists. Nothing new there. However it’s interesting to see some of the details. The University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management have recently released a report on…
Let’s Talk About Tourism
Let’s Talk About Tourism By Martin Owen Don’t you just love tourists? Well, we probably should, as not only they do provide income directly for many of us here along the northern Gulf Coast, but also contribute a huge amount…
Let’s Talk About Tourism
By Martin Owen How many times have you heard people say that the journey is as important as the destination? I looked to see if there were any relevant quotes but it appears that every notable person in history has…
Let’s Talk about Tourism
By Martin Owen My first job in the tourism industry was as a travel agent in England way back when dinosaurs roamed the earth. At that time everyone booked their annual vacations from printed travel brochures, or catalogs. This wasn’t…
Let’s Talk about Tourism
By Martin Owen Tourism is always changing. Trends develop, fashions change, generations have different goals. These all alter the way destination management organizations (a fancy name for tourist boards, visitors’ bureaus and similar bodies) promote their destinations. Effectively, how they ‘sell’ their areas…
Let’s talk about Tourism
By Martin Owen Most months the Let’s Talk Tourism column here in Conexión looks at what’s happening in the tourism world, the latest trends or what brings people to our area on the Gulf Coast. This month, I wanted to…
Let’s Talk about Tourism
By Martin Owen July, and we’re in the middle of the peak summer tourist season here on the Northern Gulf Coast. If you live here, you’ll recognize the signs of the busy season - the difficulties of getting along the…