About this Presentation
In normal (pre-Covid) circumstances, tourist drivers are often accused of causing problems, and even accidents, on roads. But is this claim fair?
What Will You Learn
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Tourism, particularly self-drive tourism, is a significant part of New Zealand's economy, but it also poses potential risks and conflicts with residents.
Media plays a significant role in amplifying negative perceptions of self-drive tourism.
Infrastructure issues and driving ability are core problems leading to negative perceptions. Mitigation strategies can be developed using the Theory of Constraint methodology.
Instructor(s)
Wing Cho (Joe) Cheung
Wing Cho Cheung (Joe) is Master of tourism management at the Victoria University of Wellington's School of Business and Government. He has tutored TOC courses for Prof Vicky Mabin, and completed his Master thesis studying causes and effects of residents’ perception of self-drive tourism under the supervision of Prof Vicky Mabin and Associate Prof Ian Yeoman.