Category: Socio-economic issues

CREST publishes report of latest quotes and statistics to support development of sustainable tourism

The Center for Responsible Travel publishes its annual compilation of facts, quotes, data, and resources designed to advance responsible travel worldwide.

Discover Dominica Authority launches web page to update on tourism industry progress

Updates range from accommodations, access, things to do, volunteering, info on the relief efforts, and responses to frequently asked questions

Responsible Tourism at WTM 2017 – highlights from Wednesday’s sessions

Transforming Tourism, Accessibility, and the annual World Responsible Tourism Awards - all on the programme on the final day of WTM London for 2017

Why we are banning tourists from climbing Uluru

Sammy Wilson, chairman of the park board, explains why his people have decided to ban the climb outright. (in English and Pitjantjatjara)

PEPPER project to bring participatory planning to Kerala tourism

Scheme proposes that tourism projects will evolve through locally generated discussions at the grass- roots level and with local bodies.

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Africa’s tourism industry is intentionally working to slow things down

In a time where travelers often race from one experience to the next, Africa's tourism industry is intentionally working to slow things down -- and in doing so, creating more meaningful, restorative experiences.