Category: Socio-economic issues

UNWTO chief discusses establishment of new tourism entity to fight poverty

The chief of the UN tourism agency and South Korea's top diplomat and have held talks over bilateral cooperation to establish an international organisation to use sustainable tourism to fight poverty.

Kartong ecotourism project successfully completed in Gambia

The main objectives of the project were to develop new and sustainable community-based tourism activities and SME development and create pro-poor employment opportunities.

The Power of Two-Way Storytelling

Two-way storytelling helps remove preconceptions and stereotypes by breaking down barriers on both sides of a conversation, not just for the traveller.

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

European sustainable and accessible destinations to receive new EU tourism award

European tourist destinations are to be recognised for their standout performance in tracking and enhancing sustainability and accessibility at the Joint ETIS and Accessible Tourism Awards hosted by the European Commission.

Latest articles