Category: Socio-economic issues

Why tourists go to sites associated with death and suffering

Daniel B. Bitran is an educator of the Holocaust, and his travel course takes students through Central Europe to a number of Holocaust sites. The aim is to provide students with a hands-on learning experience.

In searching for authenticity, consider who the owner is

Travelers seek out experiences that meet their perception of authentic, and experience providers like to claim their experiences are unique. Tourism can support indigenous tourism by working closely with them.

Intergenerational tourism as a tool to diversify the tourism offer in a destination

The SENINTER model presents an opportunity to mature and rural destinations to diversify their tourism offer during mid and low season

Shiva Hotels launches industry-first anti-slavery campaign to eradicate human trafficking

UK hotel group Shiva Hotels is looking to take human trafficking and modern slavery head on, launching an industry-first anti-slavery program, which it began rolling out across its hotels last week.

High Level Taskforce to end sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism meets in Madrid

A one-day action packed meeting of the High-Level Taskforce to end the sexual exploitation of children and tourism took place at the UNWTO Headquarters in Madrid last week.

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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.