Tuesday 8 November is a date that will not quickly be forgotten. The US Presidential Election may have dominated media outlets and bar conversations, but 8 November was also World Responsible Tourism Day (WRTD). This year marks the 10th anniversary of WRTD. The event was established at the World Travel Market in London in 2006 […]
Brazil is working hard to prepare for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Hiring security, building new sports venues and infrastructure, and beautifying the city’s tourist areas are all on the country’s to-do list. As part of the beautification process, known as “cleaning the streets,” Brazil is also removing homeless citizens from the […]
Issues of responsible tourism are in the forefront of many travelers’ minds. And it’s not surprising that many of them volunteer during their travels. However, it’s not just visitors that are working to make the tourism product more responsible. Many expats are making significant contributions in their new countries. We’ve added the limelight to a […]
