Comments on: Reality Tours - tourism with difference

By: Rowing Machines

Rowing Machines — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:57:46 +0000

Yeah,very well said..tourism is such a huge industry, but it relies entirely with people having high purchasing power…with this economic crisis , will this industry still survive???

By: Irish Weddings

Irish Weddings — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:21:10 +0000

It really is amazing to see how the majority of the world actually lives. Especially when you compare it to our lifestyle here in the west. I think that Reality Tours should be almost mandatory! thanks for posting this great idea.

By: Dubai luxury hotels

Dubai luxury hotels — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:34:16 +0000

nice to read the article, no doubt tourism is a huge business ….. it can help to generate revenue for a country, it should not be missed

By: clothing for large men

clothing for large men — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:36:12 +0000

There definately needs to be a better way to feed the fish!

Seriously though great article and great idea. Well done to the founders I wish them every success

By: eurail pass

eurail pass — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:53:46 +0000

Although it is very good to enjoy trips and holidays in that way but how many of us would like to go there in poor areas? First of first, there are security risks then majority of us have dreams to spend holidays on hill tops or Europe or UK so it is rather difficult to plan such tours.

By: Sports Cars

Sports Cars — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:34:14 +0000

This is a pretty good article. I understand why some people are saying that touring is a bad idea and some people might not like it because it seems degrading, but I think this is a great idea and experience for most people. I believe that the people in rural areas will appreciate that people are visiting them and seeing that not everyone in the world is living in luxurious places, it may make people appreciate things more and hopefully help them have better lives. I mean they may be happy with their life, but I’m sure them having water close by for everyday use. My parents moved from Vietnam and they have told me many stories, for example there is a river that is used to wash clothes and to cook food. But that same river is also used as a toilet, and the fish eat the poop, and the people eat the fish… We have to find a better way for them to feed fish.

By: Mens Watches

Mens Watches — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:35:36 +0000

Reality tourism can provide not just a boost in tourism, but a sustainable boost… thats the key to a successful tourism business plan - making it sustainable.

By: Guinness gifts

Guinness gifts — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:59:43 +0000

Thanks for the article.

I’m from Northern Ireland and tourism is only really starting to take hold here since the beginning of the peace process. But people are definately loving our beautiful wee country

By: China tour operator

China tour operator — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:48:38 +0000

An expert on adventurous travel and festival tours in southwest China, organises Yunnan tour, Tibet tour, Guizhou tour, with motor travel, camping, trekking and mountaineering tours.

By: Childrens Bikes

Childrens Bikes — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:08:22 +0000

I loved your article… its quite inspiring and I think you are 100% right. Reality tours can be both educational, inspiring and benefit the local area in a positive way which isnt always just financial.

By: Island Map

Island Map — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:51:34 +0000

Thank you for article. I think we should continue to develop and grow this kind of tourism - reality tours.

By: Tourism Guide

Tourism Guide — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:01:53 +0000

In some countries tourism gives the most part of the budget’s income so this is the good way to keep business going.

By: New york Hotels

New york Hotels — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:00:02 +0000

i’ve been reality traveling for 5 years now, have to say that it seems that the locals are preety cool with being tourism object cuase it translates to money for them, which they realy need. i truely recommand going to these places it opened my mind and heart,
Hayden Nielsen.

By: London Tours

London Tours — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:27:40 +0000

I think this is a fascinating idea… visitors are more and more wanting a more real experience and to go further than just seeing the standard everyday attractions. They want an experience that will be etched with them forever and these tours will do that… I hope more catch on in the future as we could all learn a lot from them.

By: indonesia first

indonesia first — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:15:46 +0000

let’s support Indonesia Tourism, I thing it’s good opportunity for our nation

By: dini

dini — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:15:38 +0000

How would the poor people feel being tourism objects?

By: sufehmi

sufehmi — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:04:29 +0000

Hi mbak Ambar & mas Ronny, thanks for joining in.
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Personally, I would be most sceptical as well. However, the article on Wired discusses this kind of business which have been running for 16 years. Looks like it’s running very welll so far.
Of course it’s all boils down to the execution - done poorly, it can become very tasteless.
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So I guess this is not only a feasible business, but also already accepted by the people / tour objects as well. When done properly, this can be very beneficial, both to the subject and to the object.
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Re: making money, I like how Mr Fantozzi are telling people that they’re not getting any money by begging to the tourists - but they will have plenty of it if they sell something.
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But the biggest benefit of this, I think, is that it helps expand our horizon. These are the kind of events that can inspire. And when somebody has been inspired, they can do great things. I think you have seen that kind of thing around yourselves for quite several times already.
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Thanks.

By: Ronny

Ronny — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:28:59 +0000

How would the poor people feel being tourism objects?

Promoting helping poor people as tourism might work to attract the public’s interest, but the subject could be very sensitive to the poor people. This needs to be approached really carefully and thoughtfully so that it would not offend anyone.

The “tourism” system must be developed such that the poor people receive the biggest benefit, not the tour operators or any other party (I’m not saying they cant make money from it).

By: ambar

ambar — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:15:40 +0000

Pak Harry, to be honest I am not convinced with Reality Tourism specially (hm sorry) related with reality show tv). I am bit skeptic about Poverty Tours (sounds bit like we enjoy poverty -wish I am mistaken) but indeed I tried what so called volunteering. We built school, fixed the board chalk, chairs and even tought the kids. I’m prefer to be part of the ‘tourism’ rather than sit and watch.
I was wondering if I have my own kids whom used to living in such privileges (car, house, education, toys, etc). I want take them to remote country to share experience, integrate with locals and bring various childhood memories.