Category: Opinion

Regulating tourism in the Galapagos Islands

Increased tourism has brought more people, more buildings, more demand on scarce resources, and more reliance on supplies from the mainland

How this tiny island could change sustainable tourism

A tiny island in the Galapagos brings a sliver of hope to what a small, susceptible community can do to manage the double-edged sword that is tourism

Can we keep flying while developing more sustainable tourism?

Following criticism for flying to work on sustainable tourism projects, Guillaume Cromer explores the options and wonders which is the best to take

Can growth of slum tourism support development of social justice?

New study argues slum tourism needn't be exploitative - it can draw attention to key global justice issues and encourage new networks of solidarity and care

Brazil sweeps away street children to prepare for Olympics

Brazil is reported to be removing homeless citizens from the city’s streets ready for the Olympics. This poses ethical travellers a significant dilemma about whether to attend.

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