United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Ratings v reviews?
A panel of experts will debate the hot topic of rating systems versus user-generated reviews at the Tourism Society’s President’s Debate next week.
The panel will include Jeremy Brinkworth, director of business development for VisitEngland, and
Karen Plumb, commercial director business listings EMEA for TripAdvisor.

Chairing the debate will be Lord Thurso MP, Society President.
The event is being held on Tuesday December 6 at Central Hall Westminster from 6pm.
Refreshments included – with festive mince pies! – and plenty of time for networking.
If you can’t attend in person you can sign up to the webinar and listen live (or later) online, with the opportunity to ask questions as well.
For info and to book, click here http://www.tourismsociety.org/events/president039s_debate_2011.
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
Tony from Gatto’s Pizza on Columbus’s Unique Pizza Trail
Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Sustainable Tourism: Don Welsh on Community Values and Global Collaboration
Jane Cunningham: Enhancing European Engagement in Tourism
Kristin Dunne: Navigating Destination Strategy
Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity: Boris Bijlstra on HUBBY eSIM
Capturing Glasgow’s Vibrancy: An Interview with Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
Lebua Hotel & Resorts: Rajan Khurana on Hospitality and Bangkok’s Charms
Sustainable Tourism and Growth: Insights from Chiravadee Khunsub from Tourism Authority of Thailand
Revolutionizing Travel: SmartSIM USA’s Dale Takio Unveils the Power of E Sims
TravelMole Interview with Hishan Singhawansa, Deputy CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka
Unveiling the Essence of Magari Tours: A Dive into Authentic Italian Experiences
EU airports bring back 100ml liquid rule
British Airways passengers endure 11-hour 'flight to nowhere'
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’
Gatwick braces for strike