As the fragile first phase of a new peace deal commences in Gaza, Ahmed Abdel Fattah ponders the potential for social media content creators to consolidate connections and promote peace through tourism in Israel and Palestine.
Read More Can social media content creators promote peace through tourism in Israel and Palestine?
Travel is often about breaking free. In this spirit, according to Ahmed Abdel Fattah, Western destinations offer veiled Muslim women tourists a unique chance to explore who they are, challenge the norms of their own societies, and experience a refreshing sense of freedom.
Read More Unveiling freedom: Muslim women tourists in the West
Green Destinations has appointed Kevin Phun as lead independent expert for Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Mr Phun will engage destinations, businesses, and experts in Green Destinations and Good Travel Alliance programs.
Read More Green Destinations appoints Kevin Phun lead expert for Southeast Asia, Pacific
‘Authenticity’ is the ideal for many travellers, influencers, and commentators. But what is it? Can destination marketers and tourism professionals package it and sell it … authentically?
Thanks to Prof Valeria Minghetti and Dr Shamiso Nyajeka for taking the time to share their thoughts on the question. Their responses appear in the order received.
And thanks to Dr Seyedeh Fatemeh Mostafavi Shirazi for an insight into the challenges of domestic overtourism in northern Iran.
Read More What is ‘authenticity’ in travel & tourism?
SUNx Malta has a “BIG IDEA” for World Tourism Day 2025: Dodo4Kids, an initiative dedicated to “Climate Friendly Travel Education for the next generation”.
“Dodo4Kids is designed to inspire young travellers to enjoy great tourism destinations while learning about the related threats of the climate crisis and challenges for sustainable development.”
Read More SUNx’ BIG IDEA for World Tourism Day 2025: Dodo4Kids
In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s shocking and very public murder, millions of followers mourned (and continue to mourn), a few extremists celebrated (and continue to celebrate), while many shrugged and pointed to why it was Mr Kirk’s fault.
Still others, like Saverio Francesco Bertolucci, worry about the state of debate in the West, where one’s sincerely-held opinions can literally get one killed …
Read More Is debate dead? Not if tourism students have a say
