Department of Tourism and Culture

Best Practices, Trends and Tips

Agri-tourism, just what is it?(trends) - basically any activity tying agriculture with leisure activity.

Authenticity - What do travellers really want ( tips) - authenticty refers to an original experience that is true to its reality.

American Express travel agent poll - trends in Girls Getaways

Changing your Visitor Focus (trends) - creating new programs and lasting memories through photography.

Efficient and Effective Campground Development (tips) - effective campground development is not a matter of popping in a couple of sights over here, and adding a registration building.

Finding your New Niche (tips) - think outside the box. Focus on your specialized skills that appeal to a niche traveller

Gay Travel Out Trips the Mainstream (trends)- today's travel agents would be well advised to target the gay traveller.

Hotel Website Priorities. Some Do's, Don'ts and Why the Heck did you do That?(trends) - a  good website like a hotel, needs to function properly for it to be effective.

Holistic Hotel and Resort Design ( trends) - todays hotels have to take in to account more than just the environment.

How "A" Players Meet Customers Expectations ( tips) - meeting customer expectations and striving for excellence

International Spa Highlights for 2006 (trends) - the current trends and expectations of spa-goers.

Learning Tours - Going Mainstream (trends) - more people today are looking for educational experiences when they travel.

Nine Essentials You Need to Know to Market your Business( tips) - what do you need to know about your industry? What are your next steps? Why will people do business with you? Is there a proven formula for success?

Pricing for the Travel Trade Sales Channels (tips) - if working through the travel trade, you need to understand how to build in commissions to sell at net rates.

Risk Management Guide for Tour Operators ( best practices) - this report was prepared for the CTC in 2003 and is an insightful tool for all tourism businesses with practical advice that can easily be implemented. Want to lower your insurance premiums? Understand risk management and what is can do for your business.

Show me the Room (tips) - when it comes to reserving a hotel room on-line, what criteria are important?

Synergie Required for Destination Development ( tips) - working together, rather than individually will create the destination appeal.

Top Ten Luxury Travel and Lifestyle Trends for 2008 ( trends) - luxury markets will continue to expand, the urge for self expression will spread, while a new ethical and environmental consciousness will take and even firmer hold.

Voluntourism - Emerging Best Practices (trend/best practice) - greater numbers of travellers are wanting to make a difference in society by making positive contributions to the environment and communities when travelling.

Wildlife Viewing Tips ( Dept. of Environment) - the goal of wildlife viewing is to observe animals without disturbing their normal activities.

Wilderness Tourism Best Management Practices ( best practice) - the wilderness tourism industry and oil and gas often share the same landscape. Developed by Yukon Energy Mines and Resources.