Tourism Tidbits: “Tidbits” for December – The Gift of Travel

Dr. Peter Tarlow | December 4, 2019

By Dr. Peter Tarlow December is a month for the giving of gifts.   It is also a time to motivate employees during a season not only of joy but also for many a time of great frustrations.  For those employed in the tourism industry December often means large crowds and challenging weather situations.  It is a time when those who work in the travel industry not only suffer from personal exhaustion but also from a low level of ésprit de corps.  December’s difficulties are a perpetual challenge for any tourism administrator.  When we add to this situation the fact that the long cold and often dark winter months add to ...