Ep 14. Alison Burgh - Cultivating A Sense Of Community
In this episode, tourism development consultant Alison Burgh talks with us about the importance of cultivating a sense of community, why creating a unique and memorable experience is a critical part of getting food tourism right, and why you can't worry about doing what is expected of you. She cites examples in Jamaica and Belize to illustrate her points.
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Show Notes
In this episode you'll learn:
- Why developing a sense of community is critical in food tourism
- Why creating a unique and memorable experience is a critical part of getting food tourism right
- Why you can't worry about doing what is expected of you - just follow your heart
Discussed in this episode:
Alison's company: Acorn Tourism Development Consultants
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