Travel
Many of us are shunning traditional tourist hotspots in favour of immersive experiences. Dr Michael Volgger talks about this shift, the phenomenon of Airbnb and ‘robots in tourism’.
The Future Of · David Blayney, Dr Michael Volgger, Jessica Morrison
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Show Notes
Many of us are shunning tourism hotspots and instead preferring to undertake immersive experiences that make us feel like a local. Dr Michael Volgger, Co-Director of Curtin University’s Tourism Research Cluster, explains the Airbnb phenomenon, and also delves into the topic of ‘robots in tourism’.
- Why has Airbnb had such a profound impact on travel? (0.34)
- How does the impact of home-sharing platforms differ around the world? (2.47)
- Why are seeking those ‘local’ experiences? (7.26)
- Will AI technology impact our holiday experiences? (11.05)
- What factors could make people give up travelling? (13.45)
- Dr Volgger discusses research into travel ‘atmospheres’ and authentic travel experiences (16.48)
Links:
- Dr Michael Volgger Curtin University staff profile
- Substantial growth in AirBnb supply and demand in WA: new report
- Book Depository: Atmospheric Turn in Culture and Tourism
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