La référence québécoise en information sur les tendances en tourisme
Having earned a B.A. in Urban Planning from the Université de Montréal, Claudine Barry then completed a B.A. in Tourism and Hotel Management at UQAM in May 2001 and joined the Chair in the fall of 2001 as part of an international work-study placement. She played an active role in various research projects, such as bicycle tours and the Route Verte, health tourism, golf tourism and camping, as well as working on developing educational tools.
Since September 2007, she has been a member of the Tourism Intelligence Network team, working as a researcher. Her primary interests are outdoor tourism and regional development.
Nostalgia, like fear or humour, can definitely influence consumer behaviour. The auto, fashion and entertainment industries all make use of it, in one way or another. Movies that have captivated generations are being remade with modern technology, while many products are borrowing design elements from the past to create a retro look. Numerous market sectors [...]
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Over half of the world’s population lives in urban areas. By the year 2050, this percentage is expected to climb to 70%, while in North America alone, it will reach 90%! City-dwellers are already exposed to a dizzying array of options when it comes to recreational activities, entertainment, socializing and experiences of all kinds. Harbour [...]
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While some Quebeckers dream of beaches and a turquoise sea with the approach of winter, outdoor enthusiasts look forward to the first snowfall. However, sporting types are not the only people who can take advantage of cold-weather outdoor activities. Winter also means Christmas fairs, winter festivals, winter fruit picking or even sliding downhill in a [...]
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With digital cameras, online sharing, and tools for improving, transforming and distributing images, the photograph remains an indispensable means for capturing intangible memories like travel experiences. It can also be the deciding factor in arousing interest in a destination, attraction or hotel. Up to 78% of people say that pictures of hotels and hotel rooms [...]
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