Category: Socio-economic issues

where do ‘orphans’ come from? Time to #stoporphantrips

There is clear evidence that volunteering and/or funding orphanages is fuelling the demand for paper orphans and orphanages.

Calling all collaborators – share your stories of sustainable tourism and transform an industry together

Travindy shares the stories that can transform tourism into a force for good. if you've a story that can help this happen, we'd love to hear from you

Interview: Dr Campo Elias Bernal, Founder and Executive Director, FEDEC, Colombia

Ecoclub discuss leadership in local communities development through nature and cultural tourism with the Clombian sustainable tourism expert

12 global cities commit to create green and healthy streets by 2030

Signatories to the declaration "envision a future where walking, cycling, and shared transport are how the majority of citizens move around our cities."

Airbnb commits US$1m to boost community-led tourism projects in Africa

Airbnbis to expand a pilot programme - which is especially targeted at women and young people from underserved communities - to township communities across South Africa

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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.