Category: Socio-economic issues

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.

Redefining urban citizenship when migrants and refugees are the norm

Cities need look for solutions on how they can integrate new migrants without losing their own identity

Sherpas warn of growing risks of climbing Everest

New research published by the European Geosciences Union(EGU) journal last year, showed that the 99% of glaciers on the Mount Everest region will disappear by the end of the century.

Travel industry focuses on refugee debate at ITB

This year, a number of discussion rounds and lectures at the ITB Berlin Convention will examine the various aspects of this topic

Interviews with Tourism Social Entrepreneurs #3: AB Origen, Colombia

Based in Colombia, the organisation works to promote sustainable tourism in the country and has recently launched an app to support its aims.

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