Category: Socio-economic issues

Sex tourism expanding into new destinations says new ECPAT report

Report aims to raise awareness and to spur action from governments, the tourism industry and civil society organisations to end the sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism

Orphanage Volunteering: Notes on Good Intentions and Disasters Left Behind

Perspectives on orphanage volunteering and alternative ideas for how to support local communities when traveling

Transcaucasian hiking trail to connect cultures and preserve historic routes

A team of international and local volunteers will begin building the ambitious Transcaucasian Trail across the Caucasus this summer. 

10 reasons why orphanage voluntourism must stop

The Family travel blogger explains why she is supporting the Better Volunteering Better Care campaign, and why orphanage voluntourism must be brought to and end

Children as products – the reality of orphanage voluntourism

Social researcher Lamorna Byrford explores the commodification of children through the voluntourism industry

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Arcadia by Amala: A sustainable culinary journey by Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray unveils Arcadia by Amala, an intimate dining experience where the rich traditions of Indian cuisine are reimagined through artistic storytelling and sustainable practices.