Bali: expectations vs. reality
The third destination of Phase 2 of the Master in Tourism Destination Management was Bali, Indonesia. In this blog I will reflect whether...
Fieldresearch in Sri Lanka – an unforgettable experience in an emerging destination
After our month of researching in Melbourne, Australia, it was time to fly to our second destination: Sri Lanka. The country, that is...
Is the Great Ocean Road great?
Welcome to my first blog from Down Under. After we have been in Melbourne for already two weeks, where we had some interesting meetings...
Phase 2 dilemma: Backpack or suitcase??
Only 2 weeks to go and Phase 2 of the TDM program will start. On the 4th of February 2018, we will take a flight from Amsterdam to...
The economic impact of the FIFA World Cup 2014 Brazil
In October 2007, the FIFA committee chose Brazil to host the FIFA World Cup 2014. The FIFA World Cup 2014 Brazil took place from June 12...
Marketing Strategy Advice for Trinidad
How can Trinidad, through destination marketing, create and sustain a competitive advantage, by expanding the existing market of U.S....
Local food consumption, positive emotions and the intention to revisit of tourists in Amsterdam
During the first phase, I'm following the course called Context Related Research. The purpose of the course is to understand a variety of...
TDM Introduction Week 2017-18 – Feeling Home and Away
Phase 1 of the Master of Arts in Tourism Destination Management started at the end of August, when 34 students from 20 different...
