Category: Socio-economic issues

Second Global Forum on Sustainable Tourism to explore alternative economic models for tourism development

Initiatives such as community development banks, solidarity microfinance, complementary currencies, community-based savings schemes and other innovative solutions will be discussed as alternatives for tourism

Why teaching kids to dream is good for business: interview with Marina Aldrigui

Marina Aldrigui explains why the International Tourism Partnerships's Youth Career Initiative matters not just for its life-changing capacity, but as an excellent business model for hotels.

It’s time for tourism solutions at the second edition of the Sustainable & Social Tourism Summit

The second edition of the Sustainable & Social Tourism Summit will take place from March 14 to 17 in Cancun (Mexico). The main theme of this year’s edition focuses on Sustainable Solutions to the challenges of the 21st century tourism industry.

New initiative to enhance Child Protection within the Bali tourism industry

The ChildSafe Movement, an award-winning global movement protecting children from all forms of abuse, launches in Bali with the support of renowned travel organization Buffalo Tours Indonesia.

International support for workers on strike at French Holiday Inn

Workers are demanding direct employment with Holiday Inn, an end to piece rates, an hourly wage and defined working hours, and an end to unpaid overtime.

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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.