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January 7, 2015January 23, 2017

What does 2015 hold for Responsible Tourism?

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Climate Change, child protection and labour conditions are all likely to be high on the agenda for those pushing for more responsible tourism. Harold Goodwin looks into how and why ... Read more

August 5, 2014September 18, 2017

What should smart travel companies do about elephant rides, dolphinariums and orphanage visits?

Blog, Certification, Responsible Tourism

Issues around tourism and dolphins, elephants and orphanages have been in press recently. How should smart travel companies respond?

July 29, 2013January 24, 2017

Taking responsibility for orphanage tourism

Blog, Responsible Tourism

World Responsible Tourism Day has debated orphanage tourism every year. And this is no different, with the industry still having a long way to go to be sure it isn’t ... 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

January 21, 2013June 22, 2017

Child Protection and tourism – a major challenge

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Child Protection remains a major issue for the travel industry. It has a responsibility to be extra vigilant and to take significant steps to tackle a crisis that it is ... Read more

September 24, 2012

Child protection and tourism – what is the industry’s responsibility?

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There are many issues for the industry to do with child protection and tourism which range from ‘fake’ orphanages to trafficking