The World Tourism Forum was held in Lucerne, Switzerland from April 22nd to 24th, 2009. The forum brought together leaders in the tourism industry to discuss trends and opportunities. A movie about a space shuttle launch was also shown at the event.
This document provides an overview of the latest developments in the mobility industry from the perspective of Volkswagen Group Research. It discusses the complex challenges facing the industry from changes in society, technology, politics and the environment. It also examines trends in traveler behavior, including travelers becoming older, more hybrid in their travel preferences, and more ecologically aware. The document outlines Volkswagen's approach to strategic planning and developing future innovations, including electric vehicles and autonomous driving technologies. It emphasizes the need to think beyond current conceptions of mobility to develop new solutions for sustainable transportation.
The document discusses developments and challenges for railways with a focus on tourism. It notes that attractive destinations are core to tourism and that railways help bring tourists to destinations and act as hosts. It also mentions opportunities for railways to improve tourism through optimizing and marketing the entire transport chain and using technology to address challenges of combined mobility, with investments being made in rolling stock and growth needed in rail infrastructure to connect more places within 4-hour and 8-hour travel radii by 2050.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Angela Gittens, Director General of Airports Council International, discussed the impact of the economic crisis on the airport industry. Airports have seen large declines in passenger traffic and revenues. In response, airports are cutting costs through staff reductions and limiting capital expenditures while maintaining safety. However, airports must also prepare for long-term challenges of increasing capacity demands, environmental goals, and global connectivity needs. Gittens argued for updated regulations and continued international cooperation to address these issues facing the airport industry.
This document discusses the impact of climate change on the tourism industry and the role of technology in addressing it. It notes that the tourism industry significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide, and this creates costly changes to regional climates. New regulations through cap-and-trade programs will soon affect the tourism industry. This will pose challenges for data management across the tourism value chain and require technological solutions for emission data collection, storage, and reporting. Service providers will also need to transform operations and culture to align with climate policies.
The document discusses the economic contribution of travel and tourism globally as well as opportunities and challenges regarding environmental sustainability in the industry. It notes that travel and tourism accounted for 9.2 trillion in GDP and 324 million jobs in 2011. While making up a small percentage of total emissions, the industry is leading efforts to reduce its environmental impact through more fuel efficient planes, green resort practices, and carbon offset programs. However, challenges remain in fully engaging small businesses, educating consumers, facilitating technology sharing, and addressing misperceptions of the industry's impact.
Duncan Pollard of WWF International spoke at the World Tourism Forum in 2009 about the environmental challenges facing the world in 2029. Key issues included climate change with carbon dioxide levels projected to reach 400 parts per million, extreme water scarcity in many regions, and the world having to transition away from fossil fuels as conventional oil reserves dwindle. Biodiversity loss would also be a major problem if degradation of ecosystems continued at the current rate.
The document discusses scenarios for the global travel industry in 2020. It identifies key drivers of change like changing demographics, new technologies, and evolving traveler behaviors. Hotels will face new competition from emerging markets and changing customer expectations around personalization, pricing, and services. The industry may see new types of hotel companies and properties emerge. Strategic planning and innovation will be needed for hotels to adapt and thrive in this uncertain future landscape.
This document provides an overview of the latest developments in the mobility industry from the perspective of Volkswagen Group Research. It discusses the complex challenges facing the industry from changes in society, technology, politics and the environment. It also examines trends in traveler behavior, including travelers becoming older, more hybrid in their travel preferences, and more ecologically aware. The document outlines Volkswagen's approach to strategic planning and developing future innovations, including electric vehicles and autonomous driving technologies. It emphasizes the need to think beyond current conceptions of mobility to develop new solutions for sustainable transportation.
The document discusses developments and challenges for railways with a focus on tourism. It notes that attractive destinations are core to tourism and that railways help bring tourists to destinations and act as hosts. It also mentions opportunities for railways to improve tourism through optimizing and marketing the entire transport chain and using technology to address challenges of combined mobility, with investments being made in rolling stock and growth needed in rail infrastructure to connect more places within 4-hour and 8-hour travel radii by 2050.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Angela Gittens, Director General of Airports Council International, discussed the impact of the economic crisis on the airport industry. Airports have seen large declines in passenger traffic and revenues. In response, airports are cutting costs through staff reductions and limiting capital expenditures while maintaining safety. However, airports must also prepare for long-term challenges of increasing capacity demands, environmental goals, and global connectivity needs. Gittens argued for updated regulations and continued international cooperation to address these issues facing the airport industry.
This document discusses the impact of climate change on the tourism industry and the role of technology in addressing it. It notes that the tourism industry significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide, and this creates costly changes to regional climates. New regulations through cap-and-trade programs will soon affect the tourism industry. This will pose challenges for data management across the tourism value chain and require technological solutions for emission data collection, storage, and reporting. Service providers will also need to transform operations and culture to align with climate policies.
The document discusses the economic contribution of travel and tourism globally as well as opportunities and challenges regarding environmental sustainability in the industry. It notes that travel and tourism accounted for 9.2 trillion in GDP and 324 million jobs in 2011. While making up a small percentage of total emissions, the industry is leading efforts to reduce its environmental impact through more fuel efficient planes, green resort practices, and carbon offset programs. However, challenges remain in fully engaging small businesses, educating consumers, facilitating technology sharing, and addressing misperceptions of the industry's impact.
Duncan Pollard of WWF International spoke at the World Tourism Forum in 2009 about the environmental challenges facing the world in 2029. Key issues included climate change with carbon dioxide levels projected to reach 400 parts per million, extreme water scarcity in many regions, and the world having to transition away from fossil fuels as conventional oil reserves dwindle. Biodiversity loss would also be a major problem if degradation of ecosystems continued at the current rate.
The document discusses scenarios for the global travel industry in 2020. It identifies key drivers of change like changing demographics, new technologies, and evolving traveler behaviors. Hotels will face new competition from emerging markets and changing customer expectations around personalization, pricing, and services. The industry may see new types of hotel companies and properties emerge. Strategic planning and innovation will be needed for hotels to adapt and thrive in this uncertain future landscape.
This document summarizes key points from the book "Prosperity without Growth" by Tim Jackson. It argues that economic growth is unsustainable and degrowth is unstable. It proposes an alternative model of "ecological investment, enterprise and macroeconomics" focused on low-carbon transition, social goods, capabilities and communities. This would establish resource limits, fix economics to be sustainable, and change the social logic around work, inequality and consumerism. The crisis requires imagining new models and a future not dependent on endless growth.
The document discusses opportunities for more sustainable business models in the travel, tourism, and hospitality sector in light of various challenges. It identifies three key areas for addressing sustainability: technology and innovation, creating markets and engaging consumers, and influencing the wider context. Some examples highlighted include GE's "Ecomagination" initiative, Unilever decoupling resources from profits, and Ariel's "Turn to 30" campaign. The document argues collaborative action is needed to solve challenges like climate change. It concludes by posing discussion questions around how the industry can work together to create more sustainable business models and priorities.
1) The study assessed tourist understandings of sustainable tourism, identified tourist type clusters, and evaluated willingness to pay for sustainable tourism products.
2) Survey results found that attributes referring to local products, community, and culture were seen as most sustainable. Top topics in different dimensions included resource efficiency and use of local services.
3) Five tourist types were identified: ecological, balanced, skeptical, socio-economic, and localized. For 22% of respondents, sustainability was among top factors for booking holidays.
1) Etihad Airways plays an integral role in Abu Dhabi's 2030 plan to expand tourism, infrastructure, and business.
2) As part of this plan, Abu Dhabi expects tourist visits, hotel rooms, golf courses, and other sectors to significantly increase between 2007-2030.
3) Etihad has helped develop Abu Dhabi's tourism through projects like Yas Island and has established Abu Dhabi as a transportation hub through its airport and routes.
Green Growth focuses on using travelism and education to promote sustainable development through tourism. Travelism refers to how travel and tourism can drive green growth through sustainable markets, supply chains, and lifestyles. If adopted globally, travelism could help reduce carbon emissions by 5-10% by 2050. However, education and policy changes are needed to support green growth through travelism. Establishing a global network on green growth and travelism could help close gaps in jobs, trade, development funding and connect industry sponsors with countries in need.
The document discusses making tourism a more responsible industry. It outlines some of the environmental, social, and economic challenges facing the tourism sector, including carbon emissions, resource consumption, impacts on local communities, and ensuring inclusive growth. It also provides examples of how some hotels and destinations are working to measure and reduce their environmental footprint through initiatives to cut energy, water, and waste, and increase sustainability and renewable energy. The document argues that sustainability will be a critical factor for business success in this decade and that responsible tourism is important for long-term survival of the industry.
This document discusses trends in sustainable business travel management. It notes that business travel is increasingly prioritizing sustainability through carbon offset programs and emission reporting. While security remains a top concern for travel managers, more are recognizing the importance of sustainability due to changing societal values and potential future legislation. The document suggests that travel managers will increasingly take on the additional role of sustainability managers.
This document summarizes the results of a study on the future of tourism supply and demand. It finds that:
1) Client demand for travel will focus more on ethical, environmental, and time efficiency concerns. Destinations and services will need to adapt to these changing priorities.
2) Demand for regional, city-based, and mountain trips will increase the most, while demand for long-haul and ocean-based trips may decrease. The airline and transport industries will need to prove their sustainability.
3) Services will need to provide more free amenities and personalized experiences to attract customers with tighter budgets. Tourism suppliers will be forced to cut costs through increased cooperation.
The document discusses the results of a survey about the future of travel and tourism in 2015. Some key points:
- Over 500 people from 54 countries responded, mostly from the travel industry.
- Respondents expect the global economic downturn to end in 2010.
- Cost cutting and improving customer service are common strategies for addressing the downturn. Clear strategy and customer relationships are top priorities.
- Asia is expected to become the largest aviation market. New business models and low cost carriers are expected to emerge. Rail travel is expected to grow in Europe.
- Vacations are expected to be shorter but more frequent. Cultural experiences and sustainability will influence destinations. Unpopular locations may grow in popularity
1) The document discusses the vision of cooperative transportation management across different modes of transport to efficiently move people and goods.
2) It notes that making this vision a reality may be difficult as different transportation players like politics, governments, businesses, and authorities all have differing interests that must be aligned.
3) The document promotes integrated mobility solutions that network different transport systems together as the key to safe, clean, and reliable transportation infrastructure.
bangalore metro routes, stations, timingsnarinav14
Bangalore Metro, also known as Namma Metro, is a rapid transit system serving the city of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It is the second longest operational metro network in India after the Delhi Metro.
How To Change Your Name On American Airlines Aadvantage.pptxedqour001namechange
American Airlines permits passengers to change/correct names on their AAdvantage account. Also, you can request a name change both online via a web portal and offline over the phone. For further information on how to change your name on American Airlines Advantage, get in touch with the airline’s customer service. Also, you can reach out to a consolidation desk at +1-866-738-0741 for quick assistance.
Nature of the task 1. write a paragraph about your trip to dubai and what ar...solutionaia
1. write a paragraph about your trip to dubai and what are the facts responsible for the heavy rainfall in dubai that caused havec ?
2. mention any five major tourist attaction of dubai
Mathematics: a student a visit her family her father converted Rs. 1,15,000 inr currency for dubai airport theexpedite in the trip is given below
1. Curreny name of India and dubai
2. Conversions amount
3. Total Converted amount
4. cost of food
5. cost of sightseeing
6. cost of shoping
7. cost of saving
Our excursions in tahiti offer stunning lagoon tours, vibrant marine life encounters, and cultural experiences. We ensure unforgettable adventures amidst breathtaking landscapes and serene waters. For more information, mail us at tracey@uniquetahiti.com.
What Outdoor Adventures Await Young Adults in Montreal's Surrounding NatureSpade & Palacio Tours
Experience Montreal's vibrant culture and thrilling outdoor adventures. From hiking scenic trails at Mont-Saint-Bruno to kayaking the Saint Lawrence River, there's something for every adventurous young adult. Explore street art, camp under the stars, and immerse yourself in nature's beauty just beyond the city's bustling streets.
Prepare for cold weather rafting with proper gear: layering for warmth, insulated headgear, gloves, waterproof footwear, and essential accessories like sunglasses and sunscreen. Prioritize safety with a life jacket and maintain gear for optimal performance. Stay warm, dry, and ready for adventure on the rapids!
Wayanad-The-Touristry-Heaven to the tour.pptxcosmo-soil
Wayanad, nestled in Kerala's Western Ghats, is a lush paradise renowned for its scenic landscapes, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage. From trekking Chembra Peak to exploring ancient Edakkal Caves, Wayanad offers thrilling adventures and serene experiences. Its vibrant economy, driven by agriculture and tourism, highlights a harmonious blend of nature, tradition, and modernity.
Explore Architectural Wonders and Vibrant Culture With Naples ToursNaples Tours
Discover the historical gems and vivid culture of Naples with our guided tours. From the vivid narrow streets of Spaccanapoli to the ancient ruins of Pompeii, the city offers a mixed bag of adventurous experiences. Book your tickets today https://www.naples.tours/ and experience the best of Naples!
This document summarizes key points from the book "Prosperity without Growth" by Tim Jackson. It argues that economic growth is unsustainable and degrowth is unstable. It proposes an alternative model of "ecological investment, enterprise and macroeconomics" focused on low-carbon transition, social goods, capabilities and communities. This would establish resource limits, fix economics to be sustainable, and change the social logic around work, inequality and consumerism. The crisis requires imagining new models and a future not dependent on endless growth.
The document discusses opportunities for more sustainable business models in the travel, tourism, and hospitality sector in light of various challenges. It identifies three key areas for addressing sustainability: technology and innovation, creating markets and engaging consumers, and influencing the wider context. Some examples highlighted include GE's "Ecomagination" initiative, Unilever decoupling resources from profits, and Ariel's "Turn to 30" campaign. The document argues collaborative action is needed to solve challenges like climate change. It concludes by posing discussion questions around how the industry can work together to create more sustainable business models and priorities.
1) The study assessed tourist understandings of sustainable tourism, identified tourist type clusters, and evaluated willingness to pay for sustainable tourism products.
2) Survey results found that attributes referring to local products, community, and culture were seen as most sustainable. Top topics in different dimensions included resource efficiency and use of local services.
3) Five tourist types were identified: ecological, balanced, skeptical, socio-economic, and localized. For 22% of respondents, sustainability was among top factors for booking holidays.
1) Etihad Airways plays an integral role in Abu Dhabi's 2030 plan to expand tourism, infrastructure, and business.
2) As part of this plan, Abu Dhabi expects tourist visits, hotel rooms, golf courses, and other sectors to significantly increase between 2007-2030.
3) Etihad has helped develop Abu Dhabi's tourism through projects like Yas Island and has established Abu Dhabi as a transportation hub through its airport and routes.
Green Growth focuses on using travelism and education to promote sustainable development through tourism. Travelism refers to how travel and tourism can drive green growth through sustainable markets, supply chains, and lifestyles. If adopted globally, travelism could help reduce carbon emissions by 5-10% by 2050. However, education and policy changes are needed to support green growth through travelism. Establishing a global network on green growth and travelism could help close gaps in jobs, trade, development funding and connect industry sponsors with countries in need.
The document discusses making tourism a more responsible industry. It outlines some of the environmental, social, and economic challenges facing the tourism sector, including carbon emissions, resource consumption, impacts on local communities, and ensuring inclusive growth. It also provides examples of how some hotels and destinations are working to measure and reduce their environmental footprint through initiatives to cut energy, water, and waste, and increase sustainability and renewable energy. The document argues that sustainability will be a critical factor for business success in this decade and that responsible tourism is important for long-term survival of the industry.
This document discusses trends in sustainable business travel management. It notes that business travel is increasingly prioritizing sustainability through carbon offset programs and emission reporting. While security remains a top concern for travel managers, more are recognizing the importance of sustainability due to changing societal values and potential future legislation. The document suggests that travel managers will increasingly take on the additional role of sustainability managers.
This document summarizes the results of a study on the future of tourism supply and demand. It finds that:
1) Client demand for travel will focus more on ethical, environmental, and time efficiency concerns. Destinations and services will need to adapt to these changing priorities.
2) Demand for regional, city-based, and mountain trips will increase the most, while demand for long-haul and ocean-based trips may decrease. The airline and transport industries will need to prove their sustainability.
3) Services will need to provide more free amenities and personalized experiences to attract customers with tighter budgets. Tourism suppliers will be forced to cut costs through increased cooperation.
The document discusses the results of a survey about the future of travel and tourism in 2015. Some key points:
- Over 500 people from 54 countries responded, mostly from the travel industry.
- Respondents expect the global economic downturn to end in 2010.
- Cost cutting and improving customer service are common strategies for addressing the downturn. Clear strategy and customer relationships are top priorities.
- Asia is expected to become the largest aviation market. New business models and low cost carriers are expected to emerge. Rail travel is expected to grow in Europe.
- Vacations are expected to be shorter but more frequent. Cultural experiences and sustainability will influence destinations. Unpopular locations may grow in popularity
1) The document discusses the vision of cooperative transportation management across different modes of transport to efficiently move people and goods.
2) It notes that making this vision a reality may be difficult as different transportation players like politics, governments, businesses, and authorities all have differing interests that must be aligned.
3) The document promotes integrated mobility solutions that network different transport systems together as the key to safe, clean, and reliable transportation infrastructure.
bangalore metro routes, stations, timingsnarinav14
Bangalore Metro, also known as Namma Metro, is a rapid transit system serving the city of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It is the second longest operational metro network in India after the Delhi Metro.
How To Change Your Name On American Airlines Aadvantage.pptxedqour001namechange
American Airlines permits passengers to change/correct names on their AAdvantage account. Also, you can request a name change both online via a web portal and offline over the phone. For further information on how to change your name on American Airlines Advantage, get in touch with the airline’s customer service. Also, you can reach out to a consolidation desk at +1-866-738-0741 for quick assistance.
Nature of the task 1. write a paragraph about your trip to dubai and what ar...solutionaia
1. write a paragraph about your trip to dubai and what are the facts responsible for the heavy rainfall in dubai that caused havec ?
2. mention any five major tourist attaction of dubai
Mathematics: a student a visit her family her father converted Rs. 1,15,000 inr currency for dubai airport theexpedite in the trip is given below
1. Curreny name of India and dubai
2. Conversions amount
3. Total Converted amount
4. cost of food
5. cost of sightseeing
6. cost of shoping
7. cost of saving
Our excursions in tahiti offer stunning lagoon tours, vibrant marine life encounters, and cultural experiences. We ensure unforgettable adventures amidst breathtaking landscapes and serene waters. For more information, mail us at tracey@uniquetahiti.com.
What Outdoor Adventures Await Young Adults in Montreal's Surrounding NatureSpade & Palacio Tours
Experience Montreal's vibrant culture and thrilling outdoor adventures. From hiking scenic trails at Mont-Saint-Bruno to kayaking the Saint Lawrence River, there's something for every adventurous young adult. Explore street art, camp under the stars, and immerse yourself in nature's beauty just beyond the city's bustling streets.
Prepare for cold weather rafting with proper gear: layering for warmth, insulated headgear, gloves, waterproof footwear, and essential accessories like sunglasses and sunscreen. Prioritize safety with a life jacket and maintain gear for optimal performance. Stay warm, dry, and ready for adventure on the rapids!
Wayanad-The-Touristry-Heaven to the tour.pptxcosmo-soil
Wayanad, nestled in Kerala's Western Ghats, is a lush paradise renowned for its scenic landscapes, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage. From trekking Chembra Peak to exploring ancient Edakkal Caves, Wayanad offers thrilling adventures and serene experiences. Its vibrant economy, driven by agriculture and tourism, highlights a harmonious blend of nature, tradition, and modernity.
Explore Architectural Wonders and Vibrant Culture With Naples ToursNaples Tours
Discover the historical gems and vivid culture of Naples with our guided tours. From the vivid narrow streets of Spaccanapoli to the ancient ruins of Pompeii, the city offers a mixed bag of adventurous experiences. Book your tickets today https://www.naples.tours/ and experience the best of Naples!
Ibiza, situated in the Balearic Islands, stands out as a destination that encompasses everything: stunning landscapes, hidden gems to explore, a vibrant social scene, rich cultural life, and exceptional gastronomy. Opting for ‘Ibiza Rent A Boat’ to experience an unforgettable vacation on the White Island is certainly worthwhile, prompting a deeper exploration of the unique and fascinating aspects of Ibiza.
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Discover the exhilarating world of snowshoeing through our presentation, highlighting the challenges faced by beginners. From physical exertion to technical finesse and braving harsh winter conditions, each step in the snow brings new obstacles and unforgettable adventures. Embrace the challenge and conquer the winter wonderland with confidence!
Golden Gate Bridge: Magnificent Architecture in San Francisco | CIO Women Mag...CIOWomenMagazine
The famous suspension bridge connects the city of San Francisco to Marin County in California. Golden Gate Bridge carries both U.S. Route 101 and California State Route 1 across the strait and is about one mile wide. In this article, we will explore the history and significance that have shaped the iconic monument it is known as today.
The Ultimate Travel Guide to Hawaii Island Hopping in 2024adventuressabifn
island hopping in Hawaii. This magical place offers a number of experiences, as each island has its own charm. Do you love adventure? Then, hike through volcanoes or kayak along an amazing coastline. If you want relaxation, then Hawaii is perfect because it has the most amazing beaches. In this blog, I will help you make an itinerary for your Hawaii Island Hopping. Every island offers something special. The Big Island offers some of the most perfect volcanoes as well as stargazing. Maui will pamper you with beaches and luxury. Kauai has some of the most lush rainforests with dramatic cliffs, and Oahu can offer a taste of city life and historical significance.
Un viaje a Buenos Aires y sus alrededoresJudy Hochberg
A travelogue of my recent trip to Argentina, most to Buenos Aires, but including excursion to Iguazú waterfalls, Tigre, and Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay
You can easily change/correct a name on your flight ticket under the American Airlines name change policy. The airline provides multiple online and offline modes to place a name change request. To learn more about how to change a name on American Airlines ticket, you can directly approach the airline’s customer support. Moreover, you can connect with a flight expert at +1-866-738-0741 for quick assistance.