Journal of Tourism Futures (Dec 2024)

The future of tourism: interview with Ian Yeoman about the Journal of Tourism Futures

  • Albert Postma,
  • Ian Seymour Yeoman

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1108/JTF-09-2024-0199
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. 3
pp. 385 – 396

Abstract

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Purpose – As the Journal of Tourism Futures celebrates its 10th anniversary, Dr. Albert Postma (NHL Stenden University) interviews Professor Ian Yeoman (NHL Stenden University) as co-editor of the Journal of Tourism Futures and expert on scenario planning in tourism and hospitality. Design/methodology/approach – A personal interview. Findings – Yeoman shares his expertise on the establishment and evolution of the Journal of Tourism Futures, in the context of the growth of futures thinking in tourism within a science and industry context. Originality/value – The interview provides insights in the evolution of futures thinking in tourism, reflected in the growth and growing reputation of the Journal of Tourism Futures.

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