Dear readers,
Summer holiday is over for many travelers who come home full of experience and memories. Some of them however may not be only pleasant. While empty streets during the covid times were scary for many authorities, today mass tourism is back and destinations try to regulate the influx of crowds. Explore more in the Sustainability part.
Airbnb, its skyrocketing popularity and current struggles to stay in the sunshine, are the topic of the Hospitality part. Growing numbers of cities introducing strict restrictions on shared rentals or even bans may have caused worries for Airbnb which however quickly introduced new features and functionalities. Only time will show further development.
The Adventure part focuses on the growing popularity of cycling tourism. Travelers can now pedal through the Western Balkans on a new bike path running through eight countries. They can also explore the Alps and help boost Austrian tourism industry which embraces summer activities due to the lack of snow in the winter.
The Destination part presents mesmerizing Vietnam with its numerous heritage sites and remarkable nature. While the country has a lot to offer to the visitors, still its potential is largely untapped.
Enjoy the issue!
Tourism Review Team