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The children of migrant workers in Goa, India are increasingly exploited for sex by domestic and foreign tourists, according to a report. And tourism industry stakeholders should adopt a child-friendly code — perhaps The Code? A research report, Walking the tightrope: Exploitation of migrant children in Tourism in Goa, says tourism has contributed […]
Read More Is child sex tourism on the rise in Goa, India?
India’s Kerala state government will put responsible tourism in “mission mode” to cover all tourism destinations in addition to focusing on infrastrusture […]
Read More Kerala responsible tourism in “mission mode”
The Chief Tourism Officer at the Rwanda Development Board, Belise Kariza, has copped a little bit of criticism from commentators after attempting to justify new higher tariffs for mountain gorilla trekking activities. In a column Kariza wrote for The New Times, she states: “The primary objective of these revised tariffs is to ensure the long-term […]
Read More Price hikes for Rwandan gorilla treks inevitable
The only indigenous community in Guyana’s Region Five is being touted by GINA, the Government Information Agency, as an emerging community-based tourism destination. With a population of just over 1,200, Moraikobai is located on the Mahaicony River, about four hours by boat from the Guyanese capital Georgetown. As reported by GINA, Guyana’s Vice President and […]
Read More Guyana community-based tourism: “Partnership in development”
Indonesia’s Tourism Ministry conducted a focus group discussion on sustainable tourism statistics last week, according to two reports coming out of Jakarta at the weekend. Sustainable Tourism Development Working Group head I Gede Ardika said the discussion was about Indonesia’s presentation of its recommendations at an upcoming conference in Manila, Philippines. The 6th International Conference […]
Read More Indonesia tackles lies, damned lies, & sustainable tourism statistics?
The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) is speaking the language of inclusive growth and sustainability in a new “Colorado Come to Life” campaign. “We’re putting our focus on generating greatest financial impact possible from existing visitors,” CTO Director Cathy Ritter reportedly said. “Every corner has the opportunity to benefit from travel spending.” The US state’s new […]
Read More Colorado Tourism talks inclusive growth, sustainability