La référence québécoise en information sur les tendances en tourisme
The need to develop tourism based on sustainability principles is a part of a general tourism policy framework since 2005 in Québec(1) and most tourism sub-sectors also have set broad objectives based on this basis, including the Ski-doo Federation (2). Although sustainability is well accepted across Québec’s tourism sector, in practice it is not a [...]
Read moreThis year’s Solidarité rurale du Québec’s annual conference highlighted the numerous challenges facing rural areas, which are a direct consequence of globalization, technological change and economic restructuring. The conference looked at many development issues, as well as solutions for a more secure, long-term rural livelihood. Discussion focused on the emergence of integrated rural policy, the [...]
Read moreResponsible for developing and promoting tourism in their respective regions, destination management organizations (DMOs) are the backbone of the travel industry. Challenges await them as they consider new funding formulas, adopt new technologies, deal with heightened competition, and adapt to changing consumer needs. Recognizing the importance of DMOs Working in an industry composed primarily of [...]
Read moreWhat are the major influential factors that will affect tourism supply and demand this decade? For a start, China and India are poised to become major players as they increase their presence in the travel marketplace. Climate of uncertainty The political, economic, climatic and health crises of the past few years have shown us that [...]
Read moreIn tourism, performance evaluation involves objectively assessing projects completed to date according to a predefined plan, whether this relates to a policy, a program or a strategy. Such an evaluation relies on clearly defined goals, pertinent indicators and a number of information sources that are too often incomplete. Various information sources Databases of strategic information [...]
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