st-mac
@st-mac.bsky.social
Tourism Researcher / Associate Professor – A traveling scholar in pursuit of local voices and data.
Kamikatsu gets a lot of attention—and rightly so!
But Osaki Town in Kagoshima (pop. 13,000) has quietly led Japan in recycling, hitting an 83.1% recycling rate and ranking #1 fourteen times.
Rural, agricultural, and deeply committed to sustainability.
(Japanese site: www.osakini.org)
But Osaki Town in Kagoshima (pop. 13,000) has quietly led Japan in recycling, hitting an 83.1% recycling rate and ranking #1 fourteen times.
Rural, agricultural, and deeply committed to sustainability.
(Japanese site: www.osakini.org)
March 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Kamikatsu gets a lot of attention—and rightly so!
But Osaki Town in Kagoshima (pop. 13,000) has quietly led Japan in recycling, hitting an 83.1% recycling rate and ranking #1 fourteen times.
Rural, agricultural, and deeply committed to sustainability.
(Japanese site: www.osakini.org)
But Osaki Town in Kagoshima (pop. 13,000) has quietly led Japan in recycling, hitting an 83.1% recycling rate and ranking #1 fourteen times.
Rural, agricultural, and deeply committed to sustainability.
(Japanese site: www.osakini.org)
What is truly needed for sustainable tourism in Japan? How can we balance growth with environmental and community well-being? #SustainableTourism
Japan saw a record of nearly 37 million foreign visitors in 2024 thanks to a weaker yen and more inbound flights from countries such as China.
Japan saw a record 37 million visitors from abroad in 2024
The full-year number in 2024 represents a 47.1% year-to-year increase and was up 15.6% compared with 2019.
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January 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
What is truly needed for sustainable tourism in Japan? How can we balance growth with environmental and community well-being? #SustainableTourism
Grateful for a productive 2024 with one peer-reviewed publication and an international conference presentation. Next year, I’m aiming even higher. Here’s to a great 2025!
December 31, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Grateful for a productive 2024 with one peer-reviewed publication and an international conference presentation. Next year, I’m aiming even higher. Here’s to a great 2025!
In sustainable tourism, when environmental and social sustainability clash, which takes priority? From an SX perspective, the environment—but is that enough? #SustainableTourism
December 24, 2024 at 3:44 AM
In sustainable tourism, when environmental and social sustainability clash, which takes priority? From an SX perspective, the environment—but is that enough? #SustainableTourism
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The infrastructure ministry aims to boost regional development by focusing on Japan's roadside rest stops, offering them significant support as they expand their roles in tourism, agriculture and disaster prevention.
Support planned for roadside rest stations as regional development hubs
The facilities, which started out mainly as rest places for drivers, have taken on wide-ranging roles, from tourism and agriculture to disaster prevention.
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December 24, 2024 at 1:04 AM
The infrastructure ministry aims to boost regional development by focusing on Japan's roadside rest stops, offering them significant support as they expand their roles in tourism, agriculture and disaster prevention.
Business trip costs to Tokyo have risen, forcing me to pay out of pocket. Without measures like dual pricing or accommodation taxes, domestic tourism—80% of Japan’s travel market—will face tougher challenges.
Japan's tourism boom is generating profits for many local businesses. However, it may be leaving domestic travelers out in the cold. Domestic tourism this year largely failed to exceed last year's numbers due to rising costs of goods, expensive hotel prices, and overtourism.
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Japan's Domestic Tourism Languishes Due to Costs, Crowding - Unseen Japan
Japan's tourism boom is generating profits for many local businesses. However, it may be leaving domestic travelers out in the cold.
buff.ly
December 23, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Business trip costs to Tokyo have risen, forcing me to pay out of pocket. Without measures like dual pricing or accommodation taxes, domestic tourism—80% of Japan’s travel market—will face tougher challenges.
Tourism, Passport for Peace
Tourism sector will be key to long-term economic and sustainable growth of Ukraine #Ukraine
Tourism sector will be key to long-term economic and sustainable growth of Ukraine
United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) Director of External Relations, Beka Jakeli who oversees policy and relations with the Organization´s 160 Member States speaks about the challenges facing the industry and the assistance of international organizations in the constant and stable growth of tourism in Ukraine and its effective positioning on the world tourism map in the post-war period.
en.interfax.com.ua
December 17, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Tourism, Passport for Peace
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Extreme weather is making the beloved spice less fiery. And chefs aren’t happy.
Chili Peppers Are Losing Their Heat as the World Gets Warmer
Extreme weather is making the beloved spice less fiery. And chefs aren’t happy.
www.bloomberg.com
December 14, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Extreme weather is making the beloved spice less fiery. And chefs aren’t happy.
Who does a destination truly belong to? The well-being of local residents should be the ultimate measure. #SustainableTourism
Overtourism complaints have been cropping up in popular travel destinations like Barcelona, Amsterdam and Florence. Now they've spread to Santa's Arctic Circle village: cnn.it/3OWSQvy
Overtourism has hit Santa’s Village, say Finnish locals | CNN
Tourism is booming in the Finnish town of Rovaniemi, known as the home of Santa Claus. However, not everyone is happy about the onslaught of visitors, 10 times the town’s population, each year at Chri...
cnn.it
December 14, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Who does a destination truly belong to? The well-being of local residents should be the ultimate measure. #SustainableTourism
My research field: a tranquil fishing village in rural Japan. These traditional boat houses are part of a protected area. Yet, just beyond the frame, there are many visitors. How can tourism and preservation coexist?
#SustainableTourism #RuralTourism
#SustainableTourism #RuralTourism
December 13, 2024 at 7:42 AM
My research field: a tranquil fishing village in rural Japan. These traditional boat houses are part of a protected area. Yet, just beyond the frame, there are many visitors. How can tourism and preservation coexist?
#SustainableTourism #RuralTourism
#SustainableTourism #RuralTourism
The impact of climate change on the tourism industry is significant, and businesses must continue to face this growing risk. With travelers potentially prevented from flying, could global warming bring an end to overtourism?
This year will be the world's warmest since records began, with extraordinarily high temperatures expected to persist into at least the first few months of 2025, European Union scientists said reut.rs/3ZtmXPJ
December 9, 2024 at 4:21 AM
The impact of climate change on the tourism industry is significant, and businesses must continue to face this growing risk. With travelers potentially prevented from flying, could global warming bring an end to overtourism?
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10 European Cities Ruined By Tourism
10 European Cities Ruined By Tourism -
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December 8, 2024 at 8:24 PM
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More than 50 countries sign UN sustainable tourism declaration - www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
November 20, 2024 at 6:07 PM
More than 50 countries sign UN sustainable tourism declaration - www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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Australia launches new tourism dashboard to boost sustainable growth >> glamadelaide.com.au/australia-la...
Australia launches new tourism dashboard to boost sustainable growth
The LIVE Framework aims to transform the tourism industry by incorporating economic, environmental, social, and institutional indicators.
glamadelaide.com.au
November 28, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Australia launches new tourism dashboard to boost sustainable growth >> glamadelaide.com.au/australia-la...
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The 2025 European Smart Tourism winners are in!
🇮🇹 Torino - #EUTourismCapital
🇪🇸 Benidorm - #EUGreenPioneer
The cities were awarded for their innovative and sustainable tourism practices.
More info → europa.eu/!7BY4JT
🇮🇹 Torino - #EUTourismCapital
🇪🇸 Benidorm - #EUGreenPioneer
The cities were awarded for their innovative and sustainable tourism practices.
More info → europa.eu/!7BY4JT
November 29, 2024 at 10:26 AM
The 2025 European Smart Tourism winners are in!
🇮🇹 Torino - #EUTourismCapital
🇪🇸 Benidorm - #EUGreenPioneer
The cities were awarded for their innovative and sustainable tourism practices.
More info → europa.eu/!7BY4JT
🇮🇹 Torino - #EUTourismCapital
🇪🇸 Benidorm - #EUGreenPioneer
The cities were awarded for their innovative and sustainable tourism practices.
More info → europa.eu/!7BY4JT