Is critical tourism studies losing its edge? Are CTS scholars shying away from the politics that are at the heart of critical theory? Prof Mary Mostafanezhad writes this “Good Tourism” Insight about critical tourism studies at the invitation of Tourism’s Horizon: Travel for the Millions, a “GT” Insight Partner. Not what you expect Critical tourism studies […]
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Is tourism from the developed world compatible with the developing world? Ceri Dingle believes so, and argues that if people could visit developing places without paternalistic pity and prejudice they would help support the sort of development and progress locals want. Ms Dingle writes this “Good Tourism” Insight about her education charity WORLDwrite and its experiences […]
Read More Tourism and solidarity with Ghana & the developing world: Can they go hand in hand?
The EXO Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 Sustainability Awards. Our goal is to recognise and celebrate organisations and businesses that are leading the way in sustainable tourism and environmental protection in Asia. Every project, no matter its size, can contribute to a more sustainable future for tourism. If you believe that your organisation has […]
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With ‘greenwashing’ and other forms of empty rhetoric and ineffective policymaking allegedly rampant, is the travel & tourism industry, its students and consultants, engaged in ‘wishwashing’: hoping motivations and incentive structures are better aligned to our wishes than what they are in the real world? Yes? No? Sometimes? Maybe? Offer examples. And that is your “GT” […]
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Welcome to the January-February 2025 wrap of “Good Tourism” & “GT” Travel news, insights, and experiences shared by friends and Partners of The “Good Tourism” Blog. [You too can share.] “Good Tourism” never defines ‘good tourism’. Your correspondent would never be so bold. The fact is that what’s good for one stakeholder may not be […]
Read More What is good tourism? “Good Tourism” wrap January-February 2025
