Category: Research and studies

Half of World Heritage Sites threatened by development, says WWF

According to the study, 114 natural and mixed World Heritage sites out of 229 either have oil, gas or mining concessions overlapping them or are under threat from at least one other harmful industrial activity

How all inclusive holiday companies avoid paying tax

Tightly integrated, multi-billion dollar global enterprises mix with weak local institutions populated by local officials, some corrupt, vying for more investment to create a toxic cocktail with diminished social benefits as the hangover.

Township Tourism as responsible tourism? Maybe not

After close investigation of township tourism practices and micro-entrepreneurship in South Africa researchers found several barriers prevent township residents from successfully developing their businesses

International Women’s Day: when will women be equal in the tourism workplace?

Equality in Tourism Associate Rebecca Armstrong reviews some recent reports demonstrating how women are still at a disadvantage when it comes to participating and benefiting from their employment.

PATA report shows tourism flourishes when peace prevails

Peace, democracy and ending geopolitical and ethno-cultural conflicts between and within countries can facilitate phenomenal growth in travel and tourism.

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