community development

October 7, 2014January 24, 2017

Innovator Spotlight – sustaining rural Russian lifestyles with Absolute Siberia

Alexey Nikiforov talks to Jeremy Smith about the responsible tourism company he founded in the Lake Baikal region of Russia, Absolute Siberia. ... Read more

February 18, 2014June 22, 2017

Responsible tourism communication: Are we talking to the right people?

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Sometimes the art of good communication isn’t making sure you are saying the right thing. It’s talking to the right people, at the right time. ... Read more

January 27, 2014September 18, 2017

Kerala tourism honoured for achievements in Responsible Travel

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism

Kerala is increasingly recognised as a model for responsible tourism, and it has just won the highest honour given to government bodies for tourism ... Read more

November 26, 2013June 22, 2017

Tourism and Wildlife: Turning crisis into opportunity

Blog, Responsible Tourism

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. ... Read more

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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more