it is no longer sufficient to merely judge tourism on it contribution to a destination’s economy. Cooperation between stakeholders from within and outside of tourism is needed, with an emphasis on ensuring a long-term high quality-of-life for residents and visitors
As an alternative to a somewhat Westernised and potentially patronising desire to ‘help’ the poor, Community Based Tourism provides a means to support communities to diversify their income, on their own terms, and contribute to sustainable development in the process.
Balancing the need to increase tourism revenues with the ecological cost of increasing the number of visitors is the challenge of any destination, and Jordan is no exception
Becoming aware of how our egos shape our perceptions and doing what we can to check and control them keeps us open-minded and help us be effective in our volunteer roles
Sustainability is a top priority for a small minority of travelers, ranging from 7% to 11%, according to a survey from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
