Category: Ethical Travel Issues
New ban halts boat tours through sacred Australian natural wonder
The Horizontal Falls are one of Australia’s strangest natural attractions, a unique blend of coastal geography and powerful tidal forces that visitors pay big money to see up close. But all that is about to change.
Tourists advised to avoid famous Geisha District in Ancient City
The city has announced it’s closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about misbehaving visitors.
Miami Beach against spring breakers
Officials in Miami Beach, Florida, are "breaking up" with spring breakers in a new ad campaign after an uptick in crime and violence during spring break months.
Challenges arise when travelers find tours that are too authentic
Off the beaten track’ tours are designed to show the unfiltered realities of local life, which can sometimes include aspects that are surprising or challenging for travelers.
Seychelles: a destination embracing LGBTQ travelers
Much of Africa is off the radar for LGBTQ travelers, as so much of the continent is outwardly hostile to the community. But one of the African countries with legal protections for queer travelers is The Seychelles, an island nation off the continent’s east coast.
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Hotel Verdant achieves renewable energy trifecta with wind, solar, and geothermal
Dominion Properties, developer of two LEED Platinum multifamily buildings in southeastern Wisconsin, has just achieved LEED Gold for its boutique Hotel Verdant that utilizes geothermal, solar and wind technologies—a renewable energy trifecta not found in any other U.S. hotel.