Balancing Tourism

Rethinking Tourism: Communities, Seasonality & Sustainability


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In this episode of The Balancing Tourism Podcast, host Ged Brown sits down with Bastian Hiller, co-founder of Teejit, to explore the evolving landscape of tourism. From community-driven travel to rethinking seasonality, Bastian shares his insights on how the industry can shift focus from purely profit-driven models to more inclusive and sustainable tourism strategies.

🔹 Key topics discussed:

  • Empowering local communities in tourism development
  • The impact of over-tourism and creative solutions destinations are testing
  • The role of taxation and policy in shaping sustainable travel
  • The challenge of capacity planning and why we must rethink how we measure it
  • Extending the season and its unexpected effects on local infrastructure
  • How technology and AI are influencing the future of tourism education
  • Bastian also introduces Teejit, his innovative platform dedicated to capacity building and digital learning for tourism professionals, ensuring that strategies translate into real action.

    💡 Final thought:
    Tourism is at a crossroads—how do we create a system that benefits both travelers and host communities? Bastian and Ged dive deep into this pressing question, offering practical ideas and fresh perspectives.

    📌 Find out more about Bastian & Teejit:
    🌍 www.teejit.de

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