Cultural Stewardship in Tourism: Balancing Preservation and High-Yield Growth
Cultural Stewardship in Tourism: Balancing Preservation and High-Yield Growth Let us explore the central themes of cultural stewardship and community engagement in tourism. Their relationship with high-yield approaches was discussed in Episode 5 of the High-Yield Tourism Podcast with Gary Bowerman, featuring insights from Hafsa H. Mbamba, CEO of the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism, and […]
Gary Bowerman on How IVT Could Change Tourism
Gary Bowerman on How IVT Could Change Tourism In a recent interview on BFM 89.9’s Enterprise Explores, Gary Bowerman, co-founder of High-Yield Tourism, discussed the transformative potential of Interactive Virtual Tourism (IVT) in reshaping travel planning and experiences. He was joined by host Richard Bradbury, and together they explored how technological advancements are influencing the […]
Gary Bowerman on the Future of Smart Travel on TaiwanPlus
Gary Bowerman on the Future of Smart Travel on TaiwanPlus In his appearance on TaiwanPlus’s Connected, Gary Bowerman, co-founder of High-Yield Tourism, shared valuable insights on the future of travel in the post-pandemic world. He was joined by other industry experts, including Ting-Kuan “TK” Chen, CEO of FunNow Group, and host Susan Chow. Together, they […]
Episode 11
Episode 11: High Yield Tourism Podcast Thailand’s Tourism Revolution: From Mass Market to High-Value Experiences Discover how Thailand is reimagining its tourism strategy through the innovative “5Fs” concept – food, fashion, festivals, fight (Muay Thai), and film. Former Deputy Governor of TAT, Khun Chattan Kunjara, reveals how the country is moving away from mass tourism […]
Episode 11 – Transcript
Transcript of Episode 11 Discover how Thailand is reimagining its tourism strategy through the innovative “5Fs” concept – food, fashion, festivals, fight (Muay Thai), and film. Former Deputy Governor of TAT, Khun Chattan Kunjara, reveals how the country is moving away from mass tourism towards a more sustainable, high-yield approach. With: Gary Bowerman Dr Jens […]
Episode 10 – Transcript
Transcript of Episode 10 The multi-segmented Muslim travel market is rapidly growing and diversifying – and becoming increasingly influential in global tourism. This week, Gary and Jens welcome Fazal Bahardeen, Founder of Singapore-based CrescentRating, to discuss how destinations are rethinking their approach to Muslim tourism. Fazal explains which segments are best suited to high-yield tourism, […]
Episode 10
Episode 10: High Yield Tourism Podcast The multi-segmented Muslim travel market is rapidly growing and diversifying – and becoming increasingly influential in global tourism. This week, Gary and Jens welcome Fazal Bahardeen, Founder of Singapore-based CrescentRating, to discuss how destinations are rethinking their approach to Muslim tourism. Fazal explains which segments are best suited to […]
Discussing ‘Me First’ in Asian Tourism Experiences
Discussing ‘Me First’ in Asian Tourism Experiences High-Yield Tourism’s Gary Bowerman was one of the 49 industry specialists worldwide interviewed by Canvas8 for their 2025 Expert Outlook. Advising on the Travel & Leisure sector in Asia Pacific, Gary talked about how the concept of ‘Me First’ will disrupt people’s behaviour and the impacts it has […]
Shaping the Future of Tourism Experiences in Asia
Shaping the Future of Tourism Experiences in Asia What will be the role of group travel in Asia’s shifting tourism landscapes? Patterns of demand are changing, and so are the expectations and destination choices of travellers. So what happens next? High-Yield Tourism’s Gary Bowerman moderated the Tours & Destination Leaders’ Panel, entitled Shaping the […]
“More Than Mountains!” – Creating Lifetime Experiences in Nepal
“More Than Mountains!” – Creating Lifetime Experiences in Nepal “As you commodify your tourism products, your yield goes down.” Issue 160 of Asia Travel Re:Set featured highlights from Dr Jens Thraenhart’s fascinating interview on the High-Yield Tourism Podcast with Raj Gyawali, founder of socialtours in Nepal and Partner in Norway-based Ethical Travel Portal, about the changing contexts of travel […]
