Emil Kukalj on balanced tourism, overtourism, ideology, pragmatism, and possibility
Emil Kukalj reckons ideology is only useful if it is actionable and leads to net positive results.
Saverio F Bertolucci interviewed Mr Kukalj for a Tourism’s Horizon Interview. For this “Good Tourism” Insight, Mr Bertolucci reflects.
Contents
- Who is Emil Kukalj?
- Balancing income, infrastructure, communities, and nature
- Evolution, overtourism, and adaptability
- Micro pragmatism vs macro ideology
- Be awake to possibility
- What do you think?
- About the author
- About the Tourism’s Horizon Interviews
Who is Emil Kukalj?
I was delighted to discuss research and development with an established figure in the Balkan tourism industry: Emil Kukalj. I found the interview to be fascinating. This “GT” Insight represents what I personally took away from it.
Mr Emil Kukalj has spent most of his professional career at home in Montenegro, representing the destination in local, national, and European travel councils, and contributing to tourism’s flourishment there.
Mr Kukalj’s current role as R&D and Innovation Director at Montenegro Tourist Service DMC entails overseeing the development and implementation of new and existing projects, programs, and initiatives that aim to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the tourism sector in Montenegro and beyond.
