community development

South Africa’s response to the poaching crisis affecting rhinoceros and other wild animals has lessons for anyone working in tourism – whatever issues they face.

July 29, 2013

SPOTLIGHT: Wilderness Safaris

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Done right, safari is a very powerful tool for combining conservation with community development. And when you look at the various industry awards announced each year, one name keeps being ... Read more

July 1, 2013September 18, 2017

RT makes business sense in Kerala – and elsewhere

Development, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

An international conference in Kumarakom, Kerala, reviewing progress made in the state since the International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations launched their local economic development initiative in 2008. ... Read more

May 13, 2013September 18, 2017

WTTC 2013 awards reward RT sustainable development efforts

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism

The 2013 winners of the World Tourism for Tomorrow awards are a reminder of the breadth of issues such tourism operators address

February 4, 2013

Volunteering and Responsible Tourism

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Volunteering issues affecting Responsible Tourism need to be addressed if the sector is to ensure it benefits those it claims to help

January 30, 2013

Spotlight: How Condor Travel’s Misminay Project skills villagers in community tourism

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Condor Travel is alleviating poverty in a village near Machu Picchu by using responsible tourism to being sustainable work to local people