They were talking about how was possible that Catalonia were one of the first to, successfully, adapt the industrialization of Europe in 1750-1850. Was it a miracle?
It seems that the key was the existence of small and medium size enterprises (SME) with knowledge of exportation and with presence and authority in local government
Can we apply, the same ideas TODAY in any Tourism Destination?
Touristologists of the world! Listen to your inner Touristology's voice!!!
The time has come to change the way you create, communicate and commercialize your tourism products or, at least, to reorganize the way you spend your budget…
Spend less on mass-media ads, saying that you are the best, less on tradeshows, less on … and more on Touristology! More on your people, the most important tourism resource in any destination!!!
We have to help to build an ecosystem of SME focused on International Specialized Segments which motivation to travel have to strongly related to the local enterprises and/or culture that we want to improve and preserve!
We have to be sure that these SME provide support and opportunities from the beginning to the end of the trip! This will be the source of new revenue streams like International Routes AND Hybrid Experiences.
If you believe that local enterprises focused on Generic Tourism providing services to Tourists already here can build a sustainable and profitable #TourismDestination…well you can keep dreaming copyologists!
Meanwhile, consider that you are done a great job and...