Tourism Innovation Platform
From insight to action
Designing the future of tourism through place, experience, and community. Grounded in field research across Aruba, Fiji, Barcelona, and Bali.
What this platform is
Thought Leadership
Research-grounded articles on micro-destinations, service innovation, governance, and the territorial dimensions of tourism in Aruba and beyond.
Read articles →Frameworks
Practical tools born from field research in Fiji, Barcelona, Sanur, and Aruba: the Micro-Destination Model, Experience Chain, and Service-to-Stewardship pathway.
Explore frameworks →Innovation Labs
Real-world pilots at the neighborhood level — starting with San Nicolas — co-designing guest experiences with communities, entrepreneurs, and local institutions.
See the lab →The biggest barrier to innovation in tourism is not a lack of ideas — it is the lack of structures that help people act on them.
Recent Articles
All articles →Sustainable Tourism or Sustainable Power?
Are we making tourism more sustainable — or simply making growth more acceptable? A critical geography perspective on Aruba's territorial transformation.
The Volume Trap: Rethinking Aruba's Economic Dependence on Tourism
Aruba's tourism economy contributes nearly 90% of GDP — but what if that strength is also its greatest vulnerability?
Who's in Charge? Fixing Fragmented Tourism Governance in Aruba
Aruba's sustainability vision is strong, but governance remains fragmented. A proposal for a Destination Stewardship Council to unify priorities.
About the author
Randall Lacle
M.A. Destination Tourism Management · 2× B.Sc. Hospitality & Tourism Management. Research spanning Fiji, Barcelona, Sanur, Melbourne, and Aruba — consistently focused on how small businesses, communities, and micro-destinations can be better supported to innovate and thrive.