These days, everything is an experience. From tasting menus to walking tours, from ziplining to pottery classes — the market is overflowing with neatly packaged “moments” designed to feel authentic. And yet, most of them feel the same. Even at MariXperience, we catch ourselves using the word often — it’s in our name, after all....
Instagram is more than simply a platform for beautiful photos in today’s constantly connected world; it’s a stage where real-time memories are created, reputations are established, and destinations are brought to life. For many travelers, the first spark of wanderlust begins with a scroll. But who’s telling the story? Though their stories impact perception in...
In a world where travel is more accessible than ever, inclusive hospitality means more than just good service, it’s about making every guest and employee feel they truly belong. It includes accessibility, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse identities. As stated in ‘Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the hospitality and tourism workplace: A quantitative systematic...
A strong and positive Tourism Destination Image (TDI) serves as a crucial catalyst in attracting potential travelers, functioning not only as a magnet for visitation but also as a strategic differentiator in an increasingly competitive global tourism market. In the post-pandemic landscape—where tourism remains one of the sectors most affected by COVID-19—the role of TDI...
Cities can look very similar . . . when you look from afar. Cities worldwide have many similarities that can be seen with the naked eye. Glass skyscrapers, tons of traffic congestion, big billboards with ads, nightclubs and bars, and statues of famous figures in the cities’ local histories are urban features all cities have....
Living in cities can be stressful and be a detriment to people’s mental health, so neuro-urbanism needs to be understood. Living in urban areas such as cities can be nice. Many people from different backgrounds are having fun with each other in nightclubs and bars. People are swimming and sunbathing at the beaches. Festivals held...
It is not surprising that people with physical and mental disabilities have much trouble moving around urban cities/destinations. Some areas in the cities are even utterly inaccessible to some of them, as there is a lack of accessible options. When you spend time in cities, it has become increasingly clear that the city plan has...
Teenagers are often disregarded when urban planners work on their plans, projects, research, and policies. Urban planners usually work directly with fellow adults, not realizing that urban environments can impact teenage girls and boys differently from adults. This article is about how the effects of urban planning impact the mental health of teenage boys and...
Public spaces are the heartbeat of any city, offering residents and visitors a place to relax, socialize, and engage in various activities. However, as the sun sets, many of these spaces often become underutilized or even avoided. The “Cities After Dark” project sheds light on the potential of these spaces during night time, suggesting innovative...
The Mediterranean region is known for its night life activities especially during summer seasons and Montenegro is not immune to this. The night life of Montenegro is entirely focused on coastal towns which serves as a tourist attraction site. In summer seasons, Budva which is considered the capital city for night life in Montenegro welcomes...
MariXperience is the first Montenegrin consulting firm dedicated to sustainable tourism development.