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To see or not to see – the impact of indigenous tourism
Over the past decade, adventure travel has shifted from being less about adrenaline and more about learning and transformation. Indigenous tourism, also known as ethnic or tribal tourism, has been a particularly fast growing trend.
Gourmet meals for the homeless: Food for Soul opens its new Refettorio in Paris
After similar projects in Rio and London, star chef Massimo Bottura’s soup kitchen, Food for Soul, has arrived in the French capital. The restaurant, Refettorio Paris, has been established in one of the most luxurious areas of the city, in the crypt of the church La Madeleine.
Living with the land: learning from the Local Food Experts of Crete
This article is a follow on from an earlier article on a TUI Cares initiative in Crete, Greece. LFE, a social enterprise based in Crete, is one of the organizations participating in this project.
Svaneti in Dede – a battle between tradition and progress. Has tourism had a role to play?
Seeing the old Svan traditions in a fascinating and incredibly moving film Dede, filmed in a remote mountainous region of Svaneti, made me realised how little we know of this popular tourism destination in Georgia, and how this makes the relationship between the “hosts and the guests” pretty fragile.
RCI affiliates recognized for leading the way in sustainability
The evaluation process, winner selection and verification system was completed by third-party eco-certification expert GreenCircle Certified, LLC.
“Tourism must be a leader in responding to climate change” – Luigi Cabrini, GSTC Chair
“Tourism must be a leader in responding to climate change, also considering that its impacts are seriously deteriorating many destinations.” Says Luigi Cabrini, GSTC Chair, in an interview for Travel Weekly.
Talking Point: How to cut your energy spend and be carbon compliant
All EU member countries, including the UK, face mandatory energy efficiency regulation as part of the EU-wide drive to improve energy efficiency by 20% by 2020.
Rewilding Europe and SKUA to cooperate on wildlife watching
The signing of a new agreement between Rewilding Europe and SKUA Nature Group will boost nature-based tourism and wildlife photography offerings across multiple rewilding areas.
Rewilding Europe and SKUA will work together to develop professional wildlife watching operations in Rewilding Europe’s rewilding areas, thereby supporting local economies.
Travel professionals help restore coral and clean up debris in the Florida Keys
In addition to volunteer labor, tools and materials, Tourism Cares is donating an additional $35,000 to the nonprofit host projects from its Destination Disaster Recovery Fund.