Newspapers and industry publications are essential resources for hospitality and tourism students and professionals. While academic journals provide in-depth analysis, these sources offer a real-time snapshot of the industry, allowing you to:
Remember, while valuable, always critically evaluate information from these sources. Consider their reputation, potential biases (e.g., promotional content from tourism boards), and target audience to assess the credibility of the information presented.
You can access current news and magazines from several databases to stay informed about the latest developments in the hospitality and tourism sector:
Students studying hospitality, tourism, or related fields like event management, hotel management, or culinary arts should also consider reading the following global and industry-specific news publications:
Global News Sources:
United Kingdom:
United States:
Other International Publications:
Specialised Publications:
Additional Tips:
By diversifying your news sources and reading both global and industry-specific publications, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of the hospitality and tourism landscape and stay ahead of the curve.
Historical newspapers offer a unique window into the past and can be a valuable resource for hospitality and tourism students and professionals in various ways:
Tracking Industry Evolution: Historical newspapers provide a firsthand account of how the hospitality and tourism industry has evolved over time. By analysing past news articles, you can gain insights into the factors that have shaped the current landscape, such as the rise of mass tourism, the impact of technological advancements (e.g., the introduction of online booking platforms), and the development of new tourism destinations.
Understanding Tourism Trends: Historical newspapers often report on tourism trends, such as the popularity of different destinations, the changing preferences of travellers, and the impact of events like wars, economic crises, or natural disasters on tourism. This information can help you understand the cyclical nature of tourism and anticipate future trends.
Analysing Hotel and Restaurant Histories: Newspaper archives can reveal the history of specific hotels, restaurants, and other tourism businesses, including their founding, growth, challenges, and successes. This information can be invaluable for case studies, understanding the factors that contribute to long-term success.
Examining Traveller Behavior: Historical advertisements and articles on travel trends can shed light on how traveler preferences and behaviours have changed over time. This can inform marketing strategies, product development decisions, and guest experience design.
Researching Regulatory Changes: Newspaper archives can track the evolution of regulations and policies related to hospitality and tourism, helping you understand the legal and regulatory framework in which the industry operates and how it has changed over time.
Investigating Social and Cultural Context: Historical newspapers provide a glimpse into the social and cultural context in which hospitality and tourism businesses operated in the past. This can help you understand how societal values, cultural norms, and technological advancements have influenced tourism patterns, guest expectations, and the development of destinations.
The library provides you with many different sources of historical newspapers that you can discover here and easily access digitally.
