Research & Statistics

Research Briefings

The research briefing is a detailed analysis of trends and events that will shape the future of world and Scottish tourism.

Latest Edition: Latest Edition:
Vol 3; Issue 5 What will the sports tourist look like in 2014?

Previous Editions:
Vol 1; Issue 1 Tomorrow's Tourist
Vol 1; Issue 2 An Information Society
Vol 1; Issue 3 Climate Change
Vol 1; Issue 4 The Authentic Tourist
Vol 2; Issue 1 What if the Oil runs out?
Vol 2; Issue 2 Space Tourism, New Experiences and the Changing Meaning of Luxury
Vol 2; Issue 3 From Fast Food to Slow Food: The Prospects for Scotland’s Cuisine to 2015
Vol 2; Issue 4 Why will healthcare and tourism be the world's largest industries by 2022?
Vol 3; Issues 1 & 2 Adventure Tourism and a Risk Averse Society
Vol 3; Issue 3 The Trends and Tensions of Ethical Consumption and Tourism
Vol 3; Issue 4 Life on Mars – A Retrospective Look at Tourism in Scotland in 2025