Category: Socio-economic issues

Airbnb, social media and the quest for the authentic urban experience

Opening up tourism to grassroots entrepreneurs has been a democratising process.

Operation Sulaimani ensures everyone in Kozhikode has something to eat

Hotels and restaurants in the Keralan town of Kozhikode are supporting a scheme that ensures everyone in the district can access a free meal

Indian hotelier CGH earth swears by conservation as business strategy

The owners of CGH Earth discuss how they sustain the unique hospitality model they pioneered in changing times.

VIDEO: Four Responsible Tourism sessions from Tuesday at WTM London 2015

Sessions on carbon efficiency, wildlife, child protection and the role of governments in managing tourism in destintations

Protesters occupy Airbnb headquarters on eve of San Francisco vote

Protesters descended upon Airbnb’s headquarters in San Francisco Monday, one day before city residents vote on imposing regulations on short-term rentals.

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Helsinki was granted the Green Destinations GSTC certificate

Helsinki was granted the Green Destinations GSTC certificate, which is one more step towards its goal of becoming the world’s most sustainable travel destination. Helsinki is the first city with over half a million residents to receive this certificate.