Category: Socio-economic issues

Community tourism project proving successful in central Vietnam

The community tourism model backed by the Asian Development Bank helped poverty-hit areas in Vietnam and provided local residents with new sources of income.

New Facebook Group launched to share best practice in accessible tourism in Asia

Members exchange experiences, best practices and share information about accessible tours, events, training facilities, assistive devices and equipment

Amadeus, UNWTO and the Ministry of Tourism of Kenya partner to foster job creation

The pilot programme, will include training for local communities through Amadeus customers. The initiative is expected to be replicated in other countries.

Spanish hotel housekeepers call on the EU Parliament to improve working conditions in hospitality

Spanish hotel workers tell of permanent job insecurity, high rate of illness and injury and declining wages stemming from massive outsourcing.

Lemon Tree and Tren Ecuador overall winners of WRTD awards

Indian hotel chain and commercial arm of Ecuador's national rail company take top prizes in annual awards, with judges praising potential of big business

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