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Launch Events
Indy Launch
June 19, 2025
While attending the International CHRIE conference in Indianapolis, colleagues and former students stopped by to learn more about the book.
NYC Launch
June 4, 2025
We celebrated with friends and colleagues at the Carreau Club in Brooklyn, NY. This was special, as NYC is where I began teaching hospitality and tourism.
Global Launch
April 1, 2025
Thank you to 30+ individuals who stopped by to discuss TIG. We talked about visa on arrival in Ghana, profit sharing at tourism sites, and the importance of water for visitors. You can watch the recording HERE.
Ghana Launch
March 4, 2025
It was a great group, with 75 people joining to discuss the new tourism entrepreneurship book. Click HERE to see some pictures and video from the event.
About
The Book
Tourism is Gold (TIG) is a comprehensive and transformative resource for hospitality and tourism education. With over thirty years of global experience, the author provides a roadmap for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the hospitality and tourism sector for developing countries and emerging nations. Divided into 21 chapters, TIG serves as a user-friendly guide blending theory with practical applications.
The book draws from Dr. Duchamp's rich background, including his unique upbringing and industry exposure. He offers a diverse and engaging perspective on tourism, enhanced by innovative pedagogical exercises. Key chapters, such as those on Museums, Maker Tourism, Lodging, Economic Development, and Technology, provide timeless insights for those in the tourism industry and those educating the next generation. TIG stands out for its forward-thinking approach, particularly in the realm of technology, ensuring its relevance for years to come. This book is highly recommended for integration into hospitality and tourism curricula, making it an invaluable resource for lifelong learning and professional growth.
The Author
Dr. Damien L. Duchamp is the Executive Director of Hospitalented.org, and has been teaching hospitality and tourism management since 2010. He was introduced to Ghana in 2014 and began traveling to the continent in 2016 to work on various tourism projects. Damien grew up in France and the United States, earning degrees from SUNY New Paltz, Clemson University, and Gwynedd Mercy University. His doctoral research at GMercyU was focused on tourism in Africa, entitled “Perceptions of the Hospitality and Tourism Industries by 18-24 Year Olds in Ghana, West Africa.”
Learn more at www.profduchamp.com
