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Newsletter No 108

Strong Women - Strong Tourism

Around the world, strong women defy structural inequalities in tourism and become more economically independent. At the same time, through their work they become role models for others and change the image of women - far beyond the tourism sector.

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Träger in Indonesien mit 35 kg Gepäck

New publication out now

WorldJournal Tourism

ONLY IN GERMAN: The publication brings together analyzes and infographics on German tourism to Africa, Asia and Latin America. Statements from Brot für die Welt partner organizations from all over the world and political demands complete this dossier.

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One Planet Guide

Inspirations for fair tourism

Our new digital tool for travellers is now available - in German only. Our microsite "Fair tourism - a matter of heart and mind" is still accessible in english.

Fair Tourism - a matter of heart and mind

Titelbild der Studie: Techno-Dispurtions in Travel and Tourism.

Dossier

Techno-disruptions and travel - Digitalization in Tourism

Digital booking platforms are rapidly changing the tourism industry and the way people travel - with serious implications especially for micro and small sized operators in the Global South.

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Dossier

Climate justice in tourism?

Eight percent of global emissions of climate-damaging greenhouse gases - i.e. almost every 12th ton – come from tourism. The lion's share of this is generated when travelling to and from the destination, especially when flying.

Article

India: On The Way Up

Frauenmeeting

Trekking guides in India are usually male. But that can change, as this year’s TODO Award winner Himalayan Ecotourism shows.

Article

Progress for Women in Tourism in Madagascar

Madagaskar Boot auf Fluss

While gender inequalities persist in Madagascar, women are increasingly free to choose their activities. The pandemic gave a boost to their determination and creativity.

Article

Latin America: Female Entrepreneurship in Tourism

Starke Frauen - Starker Tourismus

Three women from Brazil and El Salvador report on the ups and downs of their entrepreneurship.

Article

Empowering Women in Caribbean Tourism

Ausgebildete Managerin auf Barbados

Krystal Yearwood of UNDP's future tourism project talks about the importance of women's empowerment to rebuilding Caribbean MSMEs in tourism after COVID-19.

Event

Fachtagung 13.6.2022: Kinderrechte im Fokus

spielende Schulkinder

Kinder sind im Tourismus allgegenwärtig – insbesondere bei Reisen in Länder Afrikas, Asiens und Lateinamerikas. Mit dem Neustart des Tourismus muss Kinderschutz fester Bestandteil menschenrechtlicher Sorgfaltsstrategien werden.

Article

Panel Discussion at ITB Convention 2022

Paneldiskussion Informeller Sektor ITB 2022

Companies should not benefit from the vulnerability of people in the informal economy but act with due diligence to fulfil their responsibilities to respect human rights.

Article

The Gambia: From Colonialism to Tourism

Strand in Gambia

In 1965, The Gambia had just gained internal self-rule from Britain when the country was opened up to tourism, increasing its dependency.

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