Newsletter Resistance to Tourism Policy (06/2008) Issue Number 51 Resistance to Tourism Policy Articles 2019/12/19 What to look out for in eco-friendly hotels Article about certification in hospitality and tourism sector by Christina Weise. ... read more 2021/09/17 Child protection in tourism Sexual exploitation of children is a current and important issue. ECPAT Germany re-launched its online training for tourism professionals in English, ... read more © Antonika Chanel - Unsplash 2021/06/26 Tourism on the way to recovery People’s physical and mental well-being has suffered during the pandemic. Health tourism can contribute to recovery and resilience. ... read more © Callum Shaw - Unsplash 2021/06/26 A question of vaccine justice If COVID-19 vaccination becomes mandatory for participating in the UN Climate Conference, the Global South will lose a voice due to lacking access to ... read more 2021/06/26 “Act on Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains” passed the German Parliament The “Act on Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains” passed the German Parliament on June, 11th, 2021. ... read more 2021/06/26 COVID-19 Impacts on the Thai Tourism Supply Chain The new report from the Asian Travel Association (PATA) and Focusright highlights the impact of COVID-19 on Thailand's tourism supply chain. ... read more 2021/06/26 Addressing Land Rights and Corporate Accountability in the ‘Re-start’ of Tourism Documentation of the online seminar at the Asia - Europe People's Forum (AEPF13), 18.5.2021 ... read more 2021/06/29 Videos of ITB 2021now online The international tourism fair ITB NOW took place in March 2021. Here you can find videos of the events that we helped to create. ... read more 2021/06/29 Seminar: Precarious futures for gender equality in the post-COVID tourism world In an online seminar, the International Transforming Tourism Initiative took a look at the consequences of COVID-19 on working conditions for women. ... read more 2021/09/17 Publication: "Rethink Single-Use Plastic Products in Travel & Tourism“ The United Nations Environment Programme and the World Travel & Tourism Council assess the impacts of plastic waste and provide implementation ... read more © Susanne Becken 2021/09/17 Tourism at 48°C In many destinations, climate change puts the future of tourism at stake. Apart from mitigation, adaptation will be a major challenge. ... read more © Andrei Dudea for Planeta Petrila 2021/09/17 Tourism instead of coal in Romania Romania is taking the chance for a sustainable transition away from coal - and gives the old coal fields in Jiu Valley a new economic significance ... read more © Thomas Lohnes 2021/09/17 The journey to climate neutrality The Science Based Targets initiative shows companies, including tour operators how much and how fast they need to reduce their greenhouse gas ... read more 2021/09/17 Encouraging Sustainable Tourism Practices The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing destinations around the world to reshape their tourism strategies. This publication provides analysis and good ... read more © Recep Yavuz 2021/06/26 For guides it will be even more difficult Turkey has made headlines vaccinating staff in tourism. We interviewed Recep Yavuz with regard to the situation of tour guides. ... read more © Anuj Chauhan_Unsplash 2021/09/20 No Long-Term Plan for Lakshadweep A planned tourism project in the Indian Union Territory of Lakshadweep meets with resistance from both local people and the scientific community. ... read more © Slim Emcee_Unsplash 2021/09/27 World Tourism Day 2021 Since 50 years, the international community celebrates World Tourism Day annually on September 27. We have compiled some statements and demands from ... read more © Wim van´t Einde_unsplash 2021/12/11 The Gambia: From Colonialism to Tourism In 1965, The Gambia had just gained internal self-rule from Britain when the country was opened up to tourism, increasing its dependency. ... read more © Marianna Smiley_unsplash 2021/12/11 Brasil: Postcolonial Bahia Tourism in the Brazilian state of Bahia thrives on the cultural heritage of the Afro-Brazilian population. But instead of authentic culture, the ... read more © Tatonomusic_unsplash 2021/12/11 Surf tourism worldwide Travelling to surf becomes more and more popular. However, the way the sport is being practiced today is based on a colonial past whose power ... read more © Mario Gogh_unsplash 2021/12/11 Europe: No more whitewashing Baroque splendour makes Europe's metropolises a tourist magnet. What guests usually don't learn is that this prosperity is based on exploitation in ... read more 2021/12/11 Diversity and Inclusion in Tourism Non-discrimination and diversity are important human rights issues for companies. Here's how tour operators can implement them. ... read more 2021/12/11 Online seminar: United for vaccine justice worldwide! Two international online seminar on vaccine equity were held and highlighted the need for more engagement from the tourism industry and also giving ... read more 2021/12/11 Tourism and aviation commitments at COP26 On the occasion of the UN Climate Change Conference, the travel and airline sector announced plans for more climate protection. ... read more 2021/12/11 Stop greenwashing - reduce air traffic now! The aviation industry is trying hard to get a green image. Stay Grounded has critically reviewed the industry's claims for greenwashing in five ... read more 2021/12/11 Stealth Game – “Community” conservancies devastate land & lives in Northern Kenya A report by the Oakland Institute documents the displacement of local indigenous people in private protected areas in Kenya and presents evidence of ... read more © ITB 2022/03/24 Panel Discussion at ITB Convention 2022 Companies should not benefit from the vulnerability of people in the informal economy but act with due diligence to fulfil their responsibilities to ... read more © Thomas Lohnes / Brot für die Welt 2021/06/26 Vaccination priorities for tourism? The way out of the corona tourism crisis leads through the expansion of vaccine production and global solidarity in distribution. ... read more © Sabolaslo-Unsplash 2021/06/26 Health as a competitive advantage The Dominican Republic is prioritising tourism workers for COVID-19 vaccines to strengthen its economy. However, mainly large hotel chains seem to ... read more © Lucie Hosova_unsplash 2022/04/02 Latin America: Female Entrepreneurship in Tourism Three women from Brazil and El Salvador report on the ups and downs of their entrepreneurship. ... read more 2020/10/13 Video documentation on precariousness of work With contributions from Brazil, the Gambia, Spain and the Philippines, the online seminar of the Transforming Tourism Initiative discussed the effects ... read more © Tanner Larson_Unsplash 2020/06/13 The end of the global travel warning in Germany While most European countries are about to re-start tourism, the German government extended the travel warning for countries of the Global South. What ... read more © Simon Migaj - Unsplash 2020/06/14 Virtual traveling Virtual travel experiences can help tourism providers achieve a low income in times of crisis and give access to places and encounters – even without ... read more 2020/06/14 Two guides for respecting workers rights in the COVID-19 crisis According to the latest ILO Report on COVID-19, a number of key economic sectors are suffering from a drastic fall in outputs. How to respond to the ... read more 2020/06/14 World Heritage Watch Report 2020 released While sustainable tourism is implicit in the idea of the World Heritage, unsustainable tourism is increasingly morphing into a threat to the sites. ... read more © Faria Anzum - Unsplash 2020/09/06 Filipino Seafarers claim working rights Seafarers worldwide are stuck on their ships due to COVID-19 – among them many Filipinos. They are facing inadequate hygiene measures, financial ... read more © Nagesh Badu - Unsplash 2020/09/06 Migrant Workers in Tourism in Times of Covid-19 In an interview with Tourism Watch, Christiane Kuptsch, migartion expert at ILO, explains why migrants working in tourism are particularly affected by ... read more © Sujeeth Potla - Unsplash 2020/09/06 From Empty Hand to Mouth In India, the informal sector has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. A study now provides insights into the extent of the precariousness and ... read more © Alice Donovan Rouse - Unsplash 2020/09/06 Women first Women are predominant in tourism employment. But COVID-19 has revealed structural inequalities that are hitting female employees in the travel ... read more © IRDNC 2020/09/06 Pandemic Poaching Animal welfare activists, development workers and NGOs report that poaching is increasing again in times of pandemic lockdown. This could also be due ... read more 2020/09/07 Video documentation on community resilience and tourism Mit inspirierenden Beiträgen wurde im internationalen Online-Seminar der Transforming Tourism Initiative über alternative Tourismusmodelle im Hinblick ... read more 2020/09/07 Investors are concerned about the situation of migrant workers Investors are taking an even closer look on what impact their investments have. Now a group of investors is concerned about reports of serious labor ... read more 2020/09/07 Policy Paper: Migrant Workers in the Tourism Industry Das Center for Global Development hat einen zusammenfassenden Artikel über die Auswirkungen der Covid-19 Pandemie auf Arbeitsmigrant*innen in der ... read more 2020/11/03 UNWTO Report: Understanding domestic tourism and seizing its opportunities In the light of ongoing restrictions of international mobility due to COVID-19, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has published a report on domestic ... read more © Karsten Würth-Unsplash 2021/02/27 Interview with Kasia Morgan The initiative Tourism Declares calls on the tourism industry to declare a climate emergency. Kasia Morgan explains, why climate protection is so ... read more 2020/11/20 Video documentation on precariousness of work The discussion, with various exciting contributions, was about the vulnerability and precariousness of workers in tourism. The COVID-19-Pandemic ... read more © Slim Emcee_Unsplash 2020/11/21 Uganda: A game changer for women Due to COVID-19, domestic tourism is moving into focus in many countries - also in Uganda. This strengthens women in the industry and promotes female ... read more © Karlie Cummins 2020/11/21 Bali: Domestic Tourism as a Glimmer of Hope With their borders closed to international tourism, the people of Bali use their creativity and collaborative spirit and rely on domestic tourism. ... read more © CBT-I 2020/11/21 Thailand: Emerging Stronger and Better Tourism experts and entrepreneurs from Thailand explain how their country manages the COVID crisis, with a particular focus on community-based ... read more © Araribà Turismo e Cultura 2020/11/21 Brazil: Not Yet an Option Disrespectful behaviour, waste and noise pollution, lack of interest, and now COVID-19. In Brazil the risks that domestic tourism entails for ... read more 2020/11/21 Study: The Case for Responsible Travel - Trends & Statistics 2020 The Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) has published its annual report on the state of sustainable tourism in 2020. ... read more 2020/11/21 Study: A spotlight on ten climate-damaging subsidies in Germany A new study by Greenpeace Germany shows how a reduction of climate-damaging subsidies in Germany could relieve the federal government budget by up to ... read more © Sebastiaìn Harambour 2021/02/27 Responding to the pandemic with reforestation Planting trees during the crisis: A reforestation project organised by this year’s TO DO Award winner Rutas Ancestrales Araucarias in Chile generates ... read more © Antonio Balang 2021/02/27 From COVID-19 to Climate In the middle of the COVID-19 crisis hotels start to integrate disaster preparedness systematically in their strategies and actions. ... read more © Ole Witt-Unsplash 2021/02/27 Sustainability Assessments in Tourism Entrepreneurial and political decisions are often based on performance indicators. It is time to revise the existing success criteria for tourism. ... read more 2021/02/27 COVID-19 and its impact on tourism in The Gambia In an interview with Naturefriends International, Adamah Bah explains the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Gambian people and outlines ... read more 2021/02/15 "Stop building back Tourism" – Interview with Albert Salman In an interview with Jon Florin, Albert Salem, Dutch pioneer of tourism critiques and ambassador for tourism that serves the people in the ... read more © Dietmar Quist 2022/04/02 India: On The Way Up Trekking guides in India are usually male. But that can change, as this year’s TODO Award winner Himalayan Ecotourism shows. ... read more © Antonio Sanchez_Unsplash 2022/04/02 Progress for Women in Tourism in Madagascar While gender inequalities persist in Madagascar, women are increasingly free to choose their activities. The pandemic gave a boost to their ... read more © Sankalp Sharma - Unsplash 2020/06/13 For a new and just economy in tourism In many countries public programmes are trying to stabilize the tourism sector. Against the background of already existing problems of the sector, how ... read more © li_anlim_unsplash 2024/02/29 Missing link between tourism and gender at COP 28 Equality in Tourism criticizes the lacking intersectional approach between gender equality and tourism at the COP 28 in Dubai. ... read more Article © Javier Allegue Barros_Unsplash 2023/09/23 SDG 12: Sustainable Consumption and Production To enable sustainable consumption and production patterns in tourism, markets of origin need to become aware of their responsibilities. ... read more Article © Mika Baumeister_Unsplash 2023/09/23 SDG 13: Climate Action The tourism industry scores poorly on climate SDG 13. Decarbonisation is slow. But it is possible, one scenario shows. ... read more Article © WEAVE 2023/09/23 SDG 16: Promote Peace For Burmese refugees stuck in the border area between Myanmar and Thailand, peace is still a long way off. Travellers are providing support. ... read more 2023/09/23 Taking stock of tourism in the Sustainable Development Goals On the occasion of the SDG mid-term, the Transforming Tourism Initiative has taken stock with contributions to the individual SDGs. ... read more Study © Rohan Reddy_Unsplash 2023/09/23 Study: Determining the willingness of to pay a tourist tax According to the study, tourists in Istanbul are more willing to pay for the protection of cultural heritage than for nature conservation. ... read more Article © Foto Jens Grossmann 2024/02/29 The Loss and Damage Fund: Costs and Benefits for the Tourism Sector The 28th Climate Summit (COP 28) established a fund to cover loss and damage caused by climate change. The tourism sector should contribute to it. ... read more Article © Hugh Whyte_Unsplash 2024/02/29 Sharing benefits and burdens of tourism in the era of climate crises Climate protection is crucial to achieve climate justice for communities. Two initiatives from Latin America show how to promote climate justice. ... read more Article © TEATA 2024/02/29 Scaling Up Decarbonisation More than 100 climate-neutral tours. Thailand, shows how cross-sectoral collaboration and policy support can help to scale up climate action. ... read more Interview © Anthony Evan_Unsplash 2024/02/29 Tourism at any price? Dr. Ya-Yen Sun looks at the economic profitability of tourism from a cost-benefit calculation taking into account environmental effects. ... read more Article © Kelly Sikkema_Unsplash 2024/02/29 Not on Track To achieve climate justice in tourism there is still a long way to go. Climate mitigation and adaptation are urgently needed. ... read more Event © Flyer diseñado por Boixader & Go_Alba Sud 2024/02/23 Alba Sud summer school in Barcelona The Alba Sud summer school will take place in Barcelona from 17-20 June 2024. It offers critical perspectives on the transformation of tourism. ... read more Publication © Aron Marinelli_Unsplash 2024/02/29 Schiphol airport: measures to reduce emissions Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport published new research findings and policy recommendations to reduce its C02 emissions by 30%. ... read more Article © Sumesh Mangalassery | Kabani 2023/09/23 SDG 4: Education Tourism can support education SDG 4 in many ways. Suyatri in the southern Indian state of Karnataka provides an example of how this can be done. ... read more © Jonathan Kemper_Unsplash 2024/07/05 To Do Award 2025 – the application phase has begun! The competition for socially responsible tourism enters the next round: deadline for applications is July 31, 2024. ... read more Press © Jay Thousand*_Unsplash 2024/07/05 Canadian government launches new initiative to promote indigenous tourism Economic upswing and cultural appreciation for indigenous communities – all of it achieved through the new tourism promotion program. ... read more © Slim Emcee_Unsplash 2024/07/05 New perspectives on tourism decolonisation in Africa Promoting Africans as active producers and consumers of tourism experiences is crucial for the deconstruction of colonial structures in tourism. ... read more Article © Berta Costa Sánchez 2024/07/05 Decolonizing Voluntourism in Uganda This study explores how volunteer work can reinforce deeply entrenched colonial patterns and the effects on communities. It also highlights solutions. ... read more Article © Louis Hansel_Unsplash 2024/07/05 The Moroccan Surf Tourism Dilemma Surf tourism in Morocco rather intensifies post-colonial prejudices instead of reducing them. ... read more Article © Hu Chen_Unsplash 2024/07/05 Decolonizing the safari business The colonial legacy still characterises today's safari industry, but local companies are paving the way for more equitable approaches. ... read more Article © Suyatri 2024/07/05 India: Overcoming Discrimination Overcoming discrimination is one of the objectives of the Siddi community with their Damami tourism project in Karnataka, South India. ... read more Article © Adelaida Chiriví 2024/07/05 Carnival in Barranquilla The revolutionary character of the carnival in Barranquilla is increasingly disappearing in favour of mass tourism. Traditions live on in the south. ... read more Article © Fundación PRISMA 2024/09/24 The Ruta de Paz: Reinventing El Salvador through Tourism The Ruta de Paz in El Salvador shows how tourism can help rebuild a post-conflict society, despite ongoing socioeconomic challenges. ... read more Article © Ashim D’Silva_Unsplash 2024/09/24 Building Bridges: Tourism in Post-Apartheid South Africa After Apartheid, tourism in South Africa has become a key economic driver and a force for social reconciliation. But moral challenges exist. ... read more Article © Christina Kamp 2024/09/24 Peace as a Responsibility and Commitment How peaceful travellers and sensitive approaches in tourism can promote peace. ... read more Article © Jairph_Unsplash 2024/09/24 Supporting Tourism in Times of Crisis: Continuity is Key! In times of crisis, the continuation of tourism initiatives is crucial for stabilizing local economies and promoting peace - even without travellers. ... read more Article © Ernest Cañada 2023/09/23 SDG 8: Decent work SDG 8 focuses on economic growth but neglects that work must be decent - including in tourism. ... read more Publication © Saad Ahmed_Unsplash 2023/06/30 World Heritage Report: Tourism management of World Heritage Sites. As examples from Pakistan and Mexico show, tourism can have a negative, but also a positive impact on the conservation of World Heritage Sites. ... read more © Krystal Yearwood 2022/04/02 Empowering Women in Caribbean Tourism Krystal Yearwood of UNDP's future tourism project talks about the importance of women's empowerment to rebuilding Caribbean MSMEs in tourism after ... read more © CHS Alternativo 2022/09/22 Peru: Child Protection in Informal Accomodations The restart of tourism raises concerns about the effects on children, because the tourism sector is rapidly expanding and – to some degree – in new ... read more 2022/06/13 Conference-Documentation: Child Rights and Tourism Representatives from public and private sector as well as NGOs met in Berlin on June, 13 to discuss strategies to strengthen child protection in ... read more © Justin Bautista_Unsplash 2022/06/25 India: Air-Conditioners as Climate Killers Air-conditioners are a typical ‘false solution’ when it comes to adaptation to climate change. Passive cooling offers alternatives – also in tourism. ... read more © Daniel Bucher 2022/06/26 Thailand: Avoiding Food Waste, Saving Resources Sourcing locally, wasting less. Food waste management can help restaurant and catering businesses to save not only resources, but also a lot of money. ... read more © Florian Kopp_Brot für die Welt 2022/06/26 Increasing Food Prices in Latin America Increasing food prices – also in consequence of the Russian War on Ukraine - are felt in Latin America – with new challenges for the tourism sector. ... read more © Karin Schermbrucker 2022/06/26 South Africa: Water Consumption in Tourism The holiday paradise of South Africa beckons with pools, golf courses and wellness. But the country fails in supplying its population with sufficient ... read more 2022/06/26 Seminar Series: Informal Work in Tourism Die Transforming Tourism Initiative hat sich in zwei Seminaren intensiv mit der Situation von informellen Arbeiterinnen und Arbeitern im Tourismus ... read more 2022/06/26 Online seminar: Child protection during tourism project visits Wie gelingt es Reiseveranstaltern, Projektbesuche zu organisieren ohne dabei Kinderrechte zu missachten. Praktische Hinweise liefert das Webinar. ... read more © Ray Sangga Kusuma_Unsplash 2022/09/19 Protecting Children during Project Visits Many children are involved in tourist attractions and suffer the consequences. Three examples show how the protection of children can also succeed in ... read more © Noname_Unsplash 2022/09/19 Travel Trend Workation More and more people are combining work with vacation – and go on "workation." But digital nomads are a relevant group among traveling sex offenders. ... read more © Kathrin Harms_Brot für die Welt 2022/09/19 Advancing Child Protection in Tourism Covid-19 derailed momentum in the protection of children from sexual exploitation, but the restart in tourism also offers opportunities. ... read more © Christof Krackhardt_Brot fuer die Welt 2022/09/20 Vietnam: Connecting Child Protection and Sustainability The pandemic has increased the vulnerability of children in Vietnam. High time for the tourism industry to include the protection of children in ... read more © Hapke_NABU 2022/09/20 Cruise ship ranking 2022 NABU, a German environmental NGO, published its cruise ship ranking. The results were still unsatisfactory. ... read more Article © Raul De Los Santos_Unsplash 2022/12/11 Dominican Republic: On track to resilience? Local operators want to make tourism in Dominican Samaná more resilient. But the government still bets on mass tourism ... read more Study © RossParmly_Unsplash 2023/06/30 Study: I am not a typical flyer Research shows how people use strategies of moral disengagement to justify their flying behaviour. ... read more Article © Shifaaz shamoon_Unsplash 2022/12/11 Maldives: Island State in Debt Tourism once lifted the Maldives out of poverty. But the country’s debts have been growing faster than the economy, and climate change threatens the ... read more Article © Pedram Pirnia 2022/12/11 Pacific: A “Blessing in Disguise” Tourists are returning to the Pacific, but not all people are as entranced by the tourism sector as in pre-pandemic times. ... read more Article © Andreea Munteanu_Unsplash 2022/12/11 Cape Verde: Barriers between the islands Cape Verde's dependence on the travel sector has been its downfall since the pandemic. Diversifying the economy is a must, but domestic transport is ... read more Interview © John Schnobrich_Unsplash 2022/12/13 The Invisible Burden of Tourism Many holiday regions do not record the real costs of tourism. Often the expenses are even higher than the income from tourism. ... read more © World Heritage Watch 0022/12/12 World Heritage Watch Report 2022 The World Heritage Watch Report 2022 presents 57 UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites under pressure. ... read more 0022/12/13 10 Years Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism The Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism celebrates its 10th anniversary and welcomes three new members. ... read more Study © rupixen.com_Unsplash 2023/06/30 Study: Sustainability at booking platforms The study looks at the economic, social and environmental sustainability efforts of 15 booking platforms. ... read more Article © Cody Pulliam_Unsplash 2023/06/30 SDG 10: Reducing Inequality Creating job opportunities for marginalized groups can help reduce inequality. ... read more Article © Sasane 2023/06/30 Nepal: A New Life Women from Nepal who managed to escape human trafficking re-build their lives as tour guides. ... read more Article 2023/06/30 South Africa: Learn and Share !Khwa ttu enables young San to sustain their livelihoods and maintain their cultural heritage. ... read more Interview © Lukas Freitag 2023/06/30 Pioneers of change Claudia Brözel reports on the role of social enterprises for the sustainable transformation of tourism. ... read more Study © Visual Karsa_Unsplash 2023/06/30 Study: Tourism in Asia before, during and after the pandemic The study looks at tourism in a total of six South and Southeast Asian countries before, during and after the Corona pandemic. ... read more © Alin Luna - Unsplash 2020/06/13 Helpers in need The platform Ubuntu Beds offers hotel rooms to medical workers in order to reduce the spread of the virus and losses in tourism. An interview with its ... read more © Tim Mossholder - Unsplash 2020/06/13 Unsustainably Resilient? Resilience is the new buzz word. It is more than just returning to the old tourism models - which were neither sustainable nor resilient - but to ... read more 2020/05/12 To the German press section Tourism Watch is a partner for journalists and responds to media enquiries. Main target market is Germany. Here you find the overview about the latest ... read more 2011/03/07 Global Commitment to Protect Children from Sexual Exploitation The sexual exploitation of children is not inevitable. That was the message coming out of Rio de Janeiro where 137 governments met with children and ... read more 2009/01/18 Dokumentation des Symposiums "Corporate Social Responsibility im Tourismus" erschienen Im Rahmen des von GATE e.V. veranstalteten Symposiums „Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) im Tourismus", das am 9. und 10. Mai 2008 an der ... read more 2010/07/05 „Climate Justice is not clever calculation“ - The implementation of an air ticket tax by the German government (Bonn, 30/06/2010) The recent decisions taken by the German government in order to restore the federal budget also include a tax on air tickets to be ... read more 2010/07/07 Responsible Tourism In the current D+C Development and Cooperation 2010/07-08 is an article "Responsible Tourism" published on the thematic focus Corporate Social ... read more 2010/07/08 Report on the Side Event "Climate Justice and tourism" On the occasion of the climate negotiations in June 2010 and the Tourism European Network meeting, both held in Bonn, EED Tourism Watch organised a ... read more 2011/03/07 Five Years after the Flood Waves T. Ravindran stays in a dilapidated single room thatched hut with his four member family, right on the sea shore. He is a traditional fisherman of ... read more 2011/03/07 Land Conflicts in Tanzania The wildlife reserves of Kenya and Tanzania have become an integral part of the tourism product. While most of the visitors only use their cameras to ... read more 2011/03/07 The Threat of Mega-Resorts in Brazil René Schärer presents examples of tourism resort developments in Brazil that have been blocked by popular movements and federal attorneys. He points ... read more 2011/03/07 Towards Water Justice in Tourism By Sumesh Mangalassery The decision of UN Human Rights Council in Geneva (2010) that affirms water as a human right is a major success for civil ... read more 2011/03/07 Tourism at Mount Kilimanjaro They carry more than the permitted maximum luggage, don't wear proper clothes, and in case of health problems, medical care is not guaranteed. The ... read more 2011/03/07 The Dark Side of the Cruise Boom "Fun Ships" are not fun for everyone, as Ulrich Delius shows in his article on the dark side of the cruise boom. The conditions under which the ... read more 2011/03/07 Tourism Industry Takes Action against Child Prostitution The ″Code of Conduct″ (CC) for the Protection of Children from Commercial Sexual Exploitation in Tourism has reached the tourism industry. It has so ... read more 2011/03/07 A Matter of Survival By Christina Kamp Pacific islands countries are among the most vulnerable to climate change, which becomes a life and death issue in the Pacific. The ... read more 2009/12/23 20. Reisepavillon: From Trade Fair to Congress In its 20th year, the German Reisepavillon is going to present itself in a new form. After two decades as an alternative travel trade fair, ... read more 2011/03/07 "Plane Truths: Do the economic arguments for aviation growth really fly?” Due to the high leakages in tourism, stagnation instead of economic growth in the aviation sector would not seriously affect developing countries. As ... read more 2011/11/23 "Palästina – Reisen zu den Menschen" Reiseführer ins Heilige Land, insbesondere nach Israel gibt es viele - einige mit ergänzenden Informationen zu Ausflügen in die Palästinensischen ... read more 2011/11/23 "Schöne Ferien" für Tourismuskaufleute Die Projektstelle zur Berufsschularbeit beim EPIZ Berlin hat eine neue Broschüre für die Ausbildung von Tourismuskaufleuten herausgegeben. Das ... read more 2011/12/08 "I Can Make Choices" Ella Mahlulo (40) is one out of many. She is one out of very many people in South Africawho have suffered in the past. But she is one out of not so ... read more 2013/05/07 International Aviation - Addressing emissions while respecting equity issues (Berlin, 07.05.2013) The new paper of Bread for the World in cooperation with Carbon Market Watch focusing on aviation and equity especially looking ... read more 2014/06/03 International Tourism Exchange (ITB) Berlin 2014 ITB Berlin 2014 will take place from 5th to 9th March. From Wednesday to Friday, the trade fair will only be open to trade visitors, on Saturday and ... read more 2014/06/03 Biofuels for the Aviation Sector Carbon dioxide emissions of aviation are increasing at two to three percent per year, contrasting international sustainability goals to reduce global ... read more 2014/06/03 Large Carbon Footprint and Various Side Effects The climate mitigation targets for the aviation sector defined by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the International Air ... read more 2014/06/03 Less "Fun", More Challenges Tourism is a booming industry in the Philippines. This trend has been running for a couple of years now, making this Southeast Asian republic one of ... read more 2014/06/03 The "Saharisation" of the Mediterranean According to all reliable scientific scenarios, the Mediterranean is one of the world's regions where the effects of climate change will be most ... read more 2014/06/03 Unused Potential for Climate-related Transparency in the German Tourism Industry Tour operators have an influence on their customers' behaviour and environmental impact in many ways: by designing their products in a suitable ... read more 2014/06/03 Climate Negotiations – From Warsaw to Paris The climate summit which took place in Warsaw in mid-November 2013 was meant to pave the way for a new climate agreement to be finalised in Paris in ... read more 2010/03/02 Broschüren zu Unternehmensverantwortung Unter dem Titel "Zauberformel CSR - Unternehmensverantwortung zwischen Freiwilligkeit und Verpflichtung" liefert der EED einen Beitrag zur Debatte um ... read more 2009/12/23 International Tourism Exchange (ITB) 2010 in Berlin ITB Berlin 2010 will take place from 10th to 14th March. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are reserved for trade visitors. From 10th to 12th March, ITB ... read more 2014/06/03 Global Climate Risk Index 2014 Poor developing countries are particularly vulnerable to global climate risks, despite the fact that in monetary terms the damage caused by extreme ... read more 2009/12/23 Human Rights – A Primary Responsibility In a new report "Putting Tourism to Rights", the British campaigning organisation Tourism Concern demands action to end human rights violations in ... read more 2000/02/15 Tourism at the Crossroads GATS - the General Agreement on Trade in Services - promotes world trade liberalisation. With the expansion from trade in commodities under GATT to ... read more 2008/12/15 Upcoming International Events The World Travel Market (WTM) in London will take place from 10th to 13th November, with 12th November being "World Responsible Tourism Day". Further ... read more 2007/12/15 Focus on CSR Reporting in Tourism By Christina Kamp and Sabine Minninger The “CSR Reporting Initiative for Tourism“, an initiative by KATE (Center for Ecology & Development, Stuttgart) ... read more 2008/12/16 World Social Forum 2009, "Fair Trade" 2009 Workshops on tourism at the World Social Forum in Belém, Brazil, from 27th January to 1st February, 2009. Further information: www.fboms.org.br "Fair ... read more 2009/09/01 Start der weltweiten Kampagne gegen Kinderhandel von ECPAT und The Body Shop Das weltweite Kinderrechtsbündnis ECPAT und das Kosmetikunternehmen "The Body Shop" starten zum 31. August 2009 die dreijährige Kampagne "Stoppt ... read more 2009/03/23 Sun, Sand and Sustainable Tourism? On Friday, 13th of March EED-Tourism Watch realized a presentation on Corporate Social Responsiblity in Practise under the title: "Sun, Sand and ... read more 2009/12/22 Elusive Search for Climate Justice in Tourism By Imtiaz Muqbil COPENHAGEN: An energetic two hour discussion on the issue of climate justice and tourism produced few answers to some of the ... read more 2009/10/15 Nachhaltigkeit auf der ganzen Linie? CSR in touristischen Zulieferketten GATE - Netzwerk, Tourismus, Kultur e.V. lädt zum Symposium „Nachhaltigkeit auf der ganzen Linie? CSR in touristischen Zuliefererketten" am ... read more 2009/10/01 Looking back: World Tourism Day 2008 On World Tourism Day 2008, the official celebrations focussed on "Tourism Responding to the Challenge of Climate Change". The main event was organised ... read more 2009/10/01 Disaster Prevention in Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia Sustainable tourism development is the best form of disaster prevention in tourism. This was one of the conclusions drawn by organisations from Sri ... read more 2009/12/16 Der Klimagipfel in Kopenhagen: Klimagerechtigkeit - auch im Tourismus! (Bonn, 16.12.2009) Eine engagierte Debatte, moderiert von Imtiaz Muqbil, führten am 10.12.2009 während den Klimaverhandlungen in Kopenhagen Vertreter ... read more 2009/11/30 New publication: „Tourism Development in a Changing Climate“ On the occasion of the climate conference COP 15 in Copenhagen, respect in cooperation with EED-Tourism Watch, Naturefriends International and other ... read more 2009/12/23 Corporate Social Irresponsibility By Sumesh Mangalassery For the villagers of Kovalam fishing village, the night of April 13th, 2006 (the eve of the Tamil New Year) is still a ... read more 2009/12/23 "Trends and Issues in Global Tourism 2009" The volume "Trends and Issues in Global Tourism 2009" is based on panel discussions and presentations made at the ITB Congress "Market Trends & ... read more 2009/12/23 CSR along the Service Chain In their brochure "Supply chain engagement for tour operators"*, the Tour Operators Initiative for Sustainable Tourism Development (TOI) shows ... read more 2009/12/23 Sustainability along the Line? By Katja Plume Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plays an increasingly important role. A symposium on CSR along the tourism supply chain, ... read more 2009/12/23 CSR Reporting Guidelines for Tour Operators The "CSR Reporting Initiative for Tourism", an initiative by KATE (Center for Ecology & Development, Stuttgart) in cooperation with EED-Tourism Watch, ... read more 2009/12/23 CSR Labels for Sustainable Tourism By Angela Giraldo A quality label for sustainable tourism shall help customers to get an idea of the environmental and social impact of their ... read more 2009/12/23 ITB 2009: CSR Quality Labels for 15 Tour Operators At the International Tourism Exchange (ITB) 2009, the first 15 members of the tour operators' association "Forum anders reisen" were awarded their ... read more 2009/12/23 New Institutions for Sustainability Certification in Germany "TourCert", the non-profit certification organisation in tourism, was founded to certify CSR/sustainability reports prepared by tour operators. ... read more 2009/12/23 People, Not Profit! - Civil Society Perspectives on Tourism and Climate Change The tourism industry must act immediately to reduce its emissions and to operate a broad paradigm shift, from profit-centred strategies to ... read more 2009/12/23 Efficiency is not enough Tour operators currently find themselves in a dilemma: On the one hand, they recognize that climate change mitigation is essential for protecting ... read more 2007/12/23 Tourism Industry Takes Action against Child Prostitution The ″Code of Conduct″ (CC) for the Protection of Children from Commercial Sexual Exploitation in Tourism has reached the tourism industry. It has so ... read more 2007/12/23 Dominican Republic: Progress in Fighting Sexual Exploitation of Children In certain tourist areas in the Dominican Republic, child prostitution has become so rampant that hoteliers have recognised the need of taking action. ... read more 2009/12/23 New publications on Climate Change and Climate Justice On the occasion of the 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP 15) in Copenhagen, ... read more 2009/12/23 "The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Social Responsibility" In a globalised world, the capacity of the state to regulate economic behaviour is in decline. This implies an increasing role of economic ... read more 2014/06/03 "Lower Aguan River Valley, the Clamor for Land": Film on Displacement and Repressions in Honduras In his film "Bajo Aguán: Cry for Land", journalist Giorgio Trucchi shows the dangers to which small-scale farmers in the fertile region of Bajo Aguán ... read more 2014/06/03 "Atmosfair" Airline Index 2013 Despite efficiency improvements, CO2 emissions in the aviation industry have increased, due to the growing number of passengers. The new airline index ... read more © Matthias Schmidt 2020/06/13 Together In Crises Iran is not only fighting COVID-19. Political crises, trade sanctions, environmental disasters and a weak economy are pervasive. How do local tourism ... read more © Brot für die Welt - Lohnes 2019/09/11 Taxing Aviation Bill Hennings sheds light on the current political debate within the EU and demands action in order to drastically reduce the effects from aviation on ... read more © Tony Tong 2019/05/09 Agritourism in the Caribbean Caribbean islands have increasingly turned to tourism as a pathway for economic advancement, often to the detriment of other industries, particularly ... read more © Cristian Terry 2019/05/09 Tourism, Food Sovereignty and ’Good Living’ In the face of rural poverty and climate change, agro-ecotourism in the Potato Park in the Peruvian Andes opens up new perspectives. ... read more © Kei Otsuki 2019/05/09 The Tale of the Promised Land Three communities resettled outside of Limpopo National Park. However, the promise of irrigated agriculture is not fulfilled yet and severely impacts ... read more © Voices on the Border 2019/05/09 A Threat to Mangroves and Food Security The plans of the Government to transform Jiquilisco Bay into “the Cancun of Central America” comes at a cost: Local communities loose access to ... read more 2019/06/24 Avoiding the Trap On their journeys to the Global South, tourists from Europe and North America risk to unknowingly reinforce stereotypes about other countries. Videos, ... read more © JRP Studio - Shutterstock 2019/06/24 Using their Influence for Good? Via Blogs, Instagram or Youtube travel bloggers reach thousands of people in search of inspiration and information for their travel - influencing a ... read more © Frank Schultze - Brot für die Welt 2019/06/24 Online – Offline The Internet opens new avenues for travelling sex offenders. ‘Cyber-grooming‘ on social media enables offenders to develop contacts with children and ... read more 2019/06/24 Book Review: “Justice and Ethics in Tourism” In her book Professor Tazim Jamal advocates for more attention relating to questions of justice and ethics in order to foster "good" tourism. ... read more Dossier Climate justice © Adobe Stock - Ilona 2019/09/17 Why we sould be ashamed when taking a flight Flying is a luxury that only small global elites enjoy. However, it causes tremendous amounts of CO2 and severely damages our climate. It is high time ... read more Dossier Climate justice © Fridays for Future Düsseldorf 2019/09/17 "Generation easyjet“ vs. "Generation Greta“ We asked young people if and how the hot topic of fyling is discussed amongst their peers. ... read more Dossier Climate justice © Robert Wenzel 2019/09/17 Flight Exclusive The most popular destinations abroad amongst German travelers are Spain and Italy - spots that are all in medium distance and are accessible without ... read more Dossier Climate justice © Andreas Jäger 2019/09/11 India Takes Off Air travel has become an integral part of life for the upper class and parts of the growing middle class. India’s Civil Aviation Policy seeks to make ... read more © Robert Wenzel 2019/02/25 Regaining Control Over Land Through Tourism? Tourism could contribute to preserving the Sans' cultural identity and thus to strengthening their land rights in southern Africa. ... read more © Brot für die Welt - Helge Bendl 2019/09/17 Shared Responsibility The awareness for climate change is increasing amongst Peruvian tourism businesses. This article shows how they assume responsibility and take action. ... read more © Delia Giandeini on Unsplash 2019/12/08 Bon Voyage vs. Boycott How can LGBTQI* tourism contribute to the rights of homo- and transsexuals in travel destinations? Reflections from Cambodia, Colombia and Saudi ... read more © McAndy K 2019/12/08 Encouraging Change Homosexuality is a punishable offense in Uganda. A tour operator describes his efforts to fight homophobia and discrimination of LGBTQI* persons in ... read more © Abigail Lynn on Unsplash 2019/12/08 Precious Human Rights Rika Jean-Francois is in charge of Corporate Social Responsibility at the ITB Berlin and on the Board of Directors of the International Gay & Lesbian ... read more © Cleve Jones 2019/12/08 Equality, Decent Work and Economic Justice for All Unionist Cleve Jones explains in the interview, what kinds of discrimination LGBTQI* workers in the food and hospitality sector face every day and how ... read more © Hanny Naibaho on Unsplash 2019/12/08 LGBTQI* Refugees in Thailand Thailand is marketed as one of the world's most LGBTQI*-friendly destinations. But transsexual refugees face a different reality: a harsh and ... read more © Rinjani Women Adventure 2020/02/21 Towards Gender Equality in Indonesian Tourism Tourism is a promising sector of employment for women. However, digitalization and online booking platforms bring about new gender-specific ... read more Dossier Digitalization © Adobe Stock 2020/02/25 Booking Platforms Disrupt Tourism Value Chains in India How are booking platforms changing the tourism value chain in India? National players such as Oyo and MakeMyTrip dominate the market. A new study by ... read more © Uta Wagner - Brot für die Welt 2020/02/25 Improving Working Conditions Through Rating Platforms The Fairwork Foundation rates and ranks the fairness of digital labour platforms. The goal of the project is to define standards for decent working ... read more © Niklas Weiss on Unsplash 2020/02/25 Digital Travel Platforms in Germany Claim to Offer Sustainable Travel Options More and more digital booking platforms and online tour operators claim to offer sustainable holiday trips. A second glance raises doubts: Does the ... read more © Impact Explorer Cambodia 2020/02/21 Bridging the Digital Gap for Tourism Projects in Cambodia Most community based tourism initiatives in rural Cambodia do not have the necessary skills and conceptual understanding of the digital revolution ... read more © Sreejith Nair 2020/06/13 Tourism As A Viable Livelihood? Due to the corona-crisis, the tourism industry is facing enormous challenges. The pandemic shows which providers and entrepreneurs are more resilient ... read more © Ir Amim 2019/02/25 City of Peoples, City of Nations In alternative exposure tours, Ir Amim shows how tourism attractions in East Jerusalem, such as the City of David, become politicized. ... read more © Dr. Mary Kristerie Baleva 2019/02/25 Paradise lost, regained: sold! In the Philippines, the indigenous Ati of Boracay Island struggle to defend their land rights against unfettered tourism development. ... read more 2014/06/03 Long-Haul Tourism in 2050 An unrestricted increase in aviation emissions is not compatible with international climate stabilisation targets. Shaun Vorster, Marius Ungerer and ... read more 2013/02/26 Travelling into an unknown future: 2050 – Tomorrow's Tourism „2050 – Tomorrow's Tourism" by Ian Yeoman brims with enthusiasm, optimism and daring prophecies as his predictions are projected from today’s wealth, ... read more 2014/06/03 Emissions Reductions as a Matter of Fairness Scientists estimate that five percent of global CO2 emissions can be attributed to air traffic. Considering all the impacts on the climate caused by ... read more 2014/06/03 The Possible Impact of Air Transport Restrictions Stronger demand for medium- and long-haul air transport leads to a further increase in greenhouse gas emissions. Neither efficiency improvements nor ... read more 2014/06/03 Palm Oil and Land Grabbing in West Africa More and more African governments increasingly allocate common land to international investors in a non-transparent manner. They take advantage of the ... read more 2014/06/03 Tribute to Ron O'Grady Ron O'Grady passed away on 25th February, 2014, at the age of 83. As a New Zealander, he worked in various positions in the Christian churches of Asia ... read more 2014/06/12 Brazil: Favelas as a New Tourist Attraction The World Cup and the Olympic Games are two of the events in Brazil which have been taken as opportunities to redesign urban areas by removing or ... read more 2014/09/15 Different Standards for the "Dinosaurs": Interview with Dietmar Oeliger, NABU Cruise ships pollute the air, especially in ports, with enormous amounts of exhaust fumes. In our interview, Dietmar Oeliger of the German "Nature and ... read more 2009/09/01 "Trends and Issues in Global Tourism 2009" The volume "Trends and Issues in Global Tourism 2009" is based on panel discussions and presentations made at the ITB Congress "Market Trends & ... read more 2009/09/01 "Climate Change and Aviation: Issues, Challenges and Solutions" Aviation is one of the fastest growing drivers of climate change. In "Climate Change and Aviation", Stefan Gössling and Paul Upham have brought ... read more 2009/09/01 “State of the World 2009: Into A Warming World” In the run-up to the climate summit in Copenhagen, the new Worldwatch Report "State of the World 2009" gives an overview of the political challenges ... read more 2009/12/12 Learning From Each Other in Thailand By Alfredo Quarto and Jim Enright News of the tsunami on 26 December 2004 shook the world by the sheer number of deaths and severity of this ... read more 2009/12/12 "The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Social Responsibility" In a globalised world, the capacity of the state to regulate economic behaviour is in decline. This implies an increasing role of economic ... read more 2012/12/17 A Caleidoscope of Academic Tourism Critique Critical Debates in Tourism edited by Tej Vir Singh is bound to be one of the most significant additions to the multi-disciplinary tourism discourse ... read more © Sunnyi Bohne 2021/02/22 Tourism Watch at ITB Berlin NOW 2021 This year's ITB Berlin, took place virtually from the 9 – 12 of March 2021. Tourism Watch participated with a virtual booth and own events. ... read more © Jumanaa Shareef 2019/02/25 The Dark Side of Life For a long time, tourism in the Maldives was seen as a force for economic development. But today, only a c chosen few profit from the excessive ... read more © Javier Allegue Barros-Unsplash 2021/02/27 Back to old routines or off to a better tourism? ITB is a mirror of the current debates in the tourism world: Some promise to "build back better"; others try follow their old business paths. ... read more 2024/03/11 Civic Space Under Siege -The Future of Tourism as a Freedom Economy At the world's largest tourism trade fair ITB on March 5, 2024, Antje Monshausen was invited to provide a keynote speach in the 'diversity and ... read more Dossier Agenda 2030 and Tourism 2016/03/02 The 2030 Agenda as a Frame of Reference for a Transformation in Tourism The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as a new frame of reference for the international community is designed to advance both sustainability and ... read more Dossier Voluntourism 2016/06/15 New Criteria for Voluntourism Projects in Southern Africa While voluntourism has been gaining popularity, it has also come under increasing criticism. Fair Trade in Tourism has revised the criteria for ... read more Dossier Human Rights 2018/05/11 Using the growth of the cruise industry to get better working conditions aboard underway Fabrizio Barcellona von der Internationalen Vereinigung der Transportarbeiter erläutert im Interview, inwieweit sich die Arbeitsbedingungen an Board ... read more Dossier Human Rights 2018/07/09 Strengthening the Informal Economy in the Fight against Sexual Exploitation of Children in Travel and Tourism In early June 2018, the International Summit on Child Protection in Travel and Tourism held in Bogota, Colombia offered an occasion to take stock of ... read more Dossier Climate justice 2018/12/12 After the Floods in Kerala The devastating floods and landslides in the South Indian state of Kerala destroyed a large part of the crops. In the mountain district of Wayanad, ... read more 2018/12/12 Beneath Our Feet The Slave Castle Elmina in Ghana transmits to visitors the historical significance of slavery and underlines the importance of today's ... read more 2018/12/12 Quilombo Communities in Brazil Community-based tourism in marginalized Quilombo communities of African descendants in Brazil offers coping strategies and opportunities for valuing ... read more 2018/12/12 The Killing Fields of Cambodia Museums and memorials in Cambodia impressively inform about the mass murder of the Khmer Rouge against their own people and make an important ... read more 2018/12/12 Peacebuilding and Tourism in Colombia After decades of armed conflict in Colombia, mutual interest and understanding support the transition to peace. For local people it is very important ... read more © Christina Kamp 2019/02/25 Tourism, Land Grabs and Displacement In the interview, Prof. Andreas Neef shares the results of his new study. He analyzed 25 cases of tourism-related land grabbing and displacement in ... read more Event © Mahsa Habibi_Unsplash 2024/09/24 World Tourism Day 2024: Tourism and Peace Date: 27 September 2024 | Location: Tbilisi, Georgia ... read more
Newsletter Resistance to Tourism Policy (06/2008) Issue Number 51 Resistance to Tourism Policy Articles 2019/12/19 What to look out for in eco-friendly hotels Article about certification in hospitality and tourism sector by Christina Weise. ... read more 2021/09/17 Child protection in tourism Sexual exploitation of children is a current and important issue. ECPAT Germany re-launched its online training for tourism professionals in English, ... read more © Antonika Chanel - Unsplash 2021/06/26 Tourism on the way to recovery People’s physical and mental well-being has suffered during the pandemic. Health tourism can contribute to recovery and resilience. ... read more © Callum Shaw - Unsplash 2021/06/26 A question of vaccine justice If COVID-19 vaccination becomes mandatory for participating in the UN Climate Conference, the Global South will lose a voice due to lacking access to ... read more 2021/06/26 “Act on Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains” passed the German Parliament The “Act on Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains” passed the German Parliament on June, 11th, 2021. ... read more 2021/06/26 COVID-19 Impacts on the Thai Tourism Supply Chain The new report from the Asian Travel Association (PATA) and Focusright highlights the impact of COVID-19 on Thailand's tourism supply chain. ... read more 2021/06/26 Addressing Land Rights and Corporate Accountability in the ‘Re-start’ of Tourism Documentation of the online seminar at the Asia - Europe People's Forum (AEPF13), 18.5.2021 ... read more 2021/06/29 Videos of ITB 2021now online The international tourism fair ITB NOW took place in March 2021. Here you can find videos of the events that we helped to create. ... read more 2021/06/29 Seminar: Precarious futures for gender equality in the post-COVID tourism world In an online seminar, the International Transforming Tourism Initiative took a look at the consequences of COVID-19 on working conditions for women. ... read more 2021/09/17 Publication: "Rethink Single-Use Plastic Products in Travel & Tourism“ The United Nations Environment Programme and the World Travel & Tourism Council assess the impacts of plastic waste and provide implementation ... read more © Susanne Becken 2021/09/17 Tourism at 48°C In many destinations, climate change puts the future of tourism at stake. Apart from mitigation, adaptation will be a major challenge. ... read more © Andrei Dudea for Planeta Petrila 2021/09/17 Tourism instead of coal in Romania Romania is taking the chance for a sustainable transition away from coal - and gives the old coal fields in Jiu Valley a new economic significance ... read more © Thomas Lohnes 2021/09/17 The journey to climate neutrality The Science Based Targets initiative shows companies, including tour operators how much and how fast they need to reduce their greenhouse gas ... read more 2021/09/17 Encouraging Sustainable Tourism Practices The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing destinations around the world to reshape their tourism strategies. This publication provides analysis and good ... read more © Recep Yavuz 2021/06/26 For guides it will be even more difficult Turkey has made headlines vaccinating staff in tourism. We interviewed Recep Yavuz with regard to the situation of tour guides. ... read more © Anuj Chauhan_Unsplash 2021/09/20 No Long-Term Plan for Lakshadweep A planned tourism project in the Indian Union Territory of Lakshadweep meets with resistance from both local people and the scientific community. ... read more © Slim Emcee_Unsplash 2021/09/27 World Tourism Day 2021 Since 50 years, the international community celebrates World Tourism Day annually on September 27. We have compiled some statements and demands from ... read more © Wim van´t Einde_unsplash 2021/12/11 The Gambia: From Colonialism to Tourism In 1965, The Gambia had just gained internal self-rule from Britain when the country was opened up to tourism, increasing its dependency. ... read more © Marianna Smiley_unsplash 2021/12/11 Brasil: Postcolonial Bahia Tourism in the Brazilian state of Bahia thrives on the cultural heritage of the Afro-Brazilian population. But instead of authentic culture, the ... read more © Tatonomusic_unsplash 2021/12/11 Surf tourism worldwide Travelling to surf becomes more and more popular. However, the way the sport is being practiced today is based on a colonial past whose power ... read more © Mario Gogh_unsplash 2021/12/11 Europe: No more whitewashing Baroque splendour makes Europe's metropolises a tourist magnet. What guests usually don't learn is that this prosperity is based on exploitation in ... read more 2021/12/11 Diversity and Inclusion in Tourism Non-discrimination and diversity are important human rights issues for companies. Here's how tour operators can implement them. ... read more 2021/12/11 Online seminar: United for vaccine justice worldwide! Two international online seminar on vaccine equity were held and highlighted the need for more engagement from the tourism industry and also giving ... read more 2021/12/11 Tourism and aviation commitments at COP26 On the occasion of the UN Climate Change Conference, the travel and airline sector announced plans for more climate protection. ... read more 2021/12/11 Stop greenwashing - reduce air traffic now! The aviation industry is trying hard to get a green image. Stay Grounded has critically reviewed the industry's claims for greenwashing in five ... read more 2021/12/11 Stealth Game – “Community” conservancies devastate land & lives in Northern Kenya A report by the Oakland Institute documents the displacement of local indigenous people in private protected areas in Kenya and presents evidence of ... read more © ITB 2022/03/24 Panel Discussion at ITB Convention 2022 Companies should not benefit from the vulnerability of people in the informal economy but act with due diligence to fulfil their responsibilities to ... read more © Thomas Lohnes / Brot für die Welt 2021/06/26 Vaccination priorities for tourism? The way out of the corona tourism crisis leads through the expansion of vaccine production and global solidarity in distribution. ... read more © Sabolaslo-Unsplash 2021/06/26 Health as a competitive advantage The Dominican Republic is prioritising tourism workers for COVID-19 vaccines to strengthen its economy. However, mainly large hotel chains seem to ... read more © Lucie Hosova_unsplash 2022/04/02 Latin America: Female Entrepreneurship in Tourism Three women from Brazil and El Salvador report on the ups and downs of their entrepreneurship. ... read more 2020/10/13 Video documentation on precariousness of work With contributions from Brazil, the Gambia, Spain and the Philippines, the online seminar of the Transforming Tourism Initiative discussed the effects ... read more © Tanner Larson_Unsplash 2020/06/13 The end of the global travel warning in Germany While most European countries are about to re-start tourism, the German government extended the travel warning for countries of the Global South. What ... read more © Simon Migaj - Unsplash 2020/06/14 Virtual traveling Virtual travel experiences can help tourism providers achieve a low income in times of crisis and give access to places and encounters – even without ... read more 2020/06/14 Two guides for respecting workers rights in the COVID-19 crisis According to the latest ILO Report on COVID-19, a number of key economic sectors are suffering from a drastic fall in outputs. How to respond to the ... read more 2020/06/14 World Heritage Watch Report 2020 released While sustainable tourism is implicit in the idea of the World Heritage, unsustainable tourism is increasingly morphing into a threat to the sites. ... read more © Faria Anzum - Unsplash 2020/09/06 Filipino Seafarers claim working rights Seafarers worldwide are stuck on their ships due to COVID-19 – among them many Filipinos. They are facing inadequate hygiene measures, financial ... read more © Nagesh Badu - Unsplash 2020/09/06 Migrant Workers in Tourism in Times of Covid-19 In an interview with Tourism Watch, Christiane Kuptsch, migartion expert at ILO, explains why migrants working in tourism are particularly affected by ... read more © Sujeeth Potla - Unsplash 2020/09/06 From Empty Hand to Mouth In India, the informal sector has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. A study now provides insights into the extent of the precariousness and ... read more © Alice Donovan Rouse - Unsplash 2020/09/06 Women first Women are predominant in tourism employment. But COVID-19 has revealed structural inequalities that are hitting female employees in the travel ... read more © IRDNC 2020/09/06 Pandemic Poaching Animal welfare activists, development workers and NGOs report that poaching is increasing again in times of pandemic lockdown. This could also be due ... read more 2020/09/07 Video documentation on community resilience and tourism Mit inspirierenden Beiträgen wurde im internationalen Online-Seminar der Transforming Tourism Initiative über alternative Tourismusmodelle im Hinblick ... read more 2020/09/07 Investors are concerned about the situation of migrant workers Investors are taking an even closer look on what impact their investments have. Now a group of investors is concerned about reports of serious labor ... read more 2020/09/07 Policy Paper: Migrant Workers in the Tourism Industry Das Center for Global Development hat einen zusammenfassenden Artikel über die Auswirkungen der Covid-19 Pandemie auf Arbeitsmigrant*innen in der ... read more 2020/11/03 UNWTO Report: Understanding domestic tourism and seizing its opportunities In the light of ongoing restrictions of international mobility due to COVID-19, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has published a report on domestic ... read more © Karsten Würth-Unsplash 2021/02/27 Interview with Kasia Morgan The initiative Tourism Declares calls on the tourism industry to declare a climate emergency. Kasia Morgan explains, why climate protection is so ... read more 2020/11/20 Video documentation on precariousness of work The discussion, with various exciting contributions, was about the vulnerability and precariousness of workers in tourism. The COVID-19-Pandemic ... read more © Slim Emcee_Unsplash 2020/11/21 Uganda: A game changer for women Due to COVID-19, domestic tourism is moving into focus in many countries - also in Uganda. This strengthens women in the industry and promotes female ... read more © Karlie Cummins 2020/11/21 Bali: Domestic Tourism as a Glimmer of Hope With their borders closed to international tourism, the people of Bali use their creativity and collaborative spirit and rely on domestic tourism. ... read more © CBT-I 2020/11/21 Thailand: Emerging Stronger and Better Tourism experts and entrepreneurs from Thailand explain how their country manages the COVID crisis, with a particular focus on community-based ... read more © Araribà Turismo e Cultura 2020/11/21 Brazil: Not Yet an Option Disrespectful behaviour, waste and noise pollution, lack of interest, and now COVID-19. In Brazil the risks that domestic tourism entails for ... read more 2020/11/21 Study: The Case for Responsible Travel - Trends & Statistics 2020 The Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) has published its annual report on the state of sustainable tourism in 2020. ... read more 2020/11/21 Study: A spotlight on ten climate-damaging subsidies in Germany A new study by Greenpeace Germany shows how a reduction of climate-damaging subsidies in Germany could relieve the federal government budget by up to ... read more © Sebastiaìn Harambour 2021/02/27 Responding to the pandemic with reforestation Planting trees during the crisis: A reforestation project organised by this year’s TO DO Award winner Rutas Ancestrales Araucarias in Chile generates ... read more © Antonio Balang 2021/02/27 From COVID-19 to Climate In the middle of the COVID-19 crisis hotels start to integrate disaster preparedness systematically in their strategies and actions. ... read more © Ole Witt-Unsplash 2021/02/27 Sustainability Assessments in Tourism Entrepreneurial and political decisions are often based on performance indicators. It is time to revise the existing success criteria for tourism. ... read more 2021/02/27 COVID-19 and its impact on tourism in The Gambia In an interview with Naturefriends International, Adamah Bah explains the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Gambian people and outlines ... read more 2021/02/15 "Stop building back Tourism" – Interview with Albert Salman In an interview with Jon Florin, Albert Salem, Dutch pioneer of tourism critiques and ambassador for tourism that serves the people in the ... read more © Dietmar Quist 2022/04/02 India: On The Way Up Trekking guides in India are usually male. But that can change, as this year’s TODO Award winner Himalayan Ecotourism shows. ... read more © Antonio Sanchez_Unsplash 2022/04/02 Progress for Women in Tourism in Madagascar While gender inequalities persist in Madagascar, women are increasingly free to choose their activities. The pandemic gave a boost to their ... read more © Sankalp Sharma - Unsplash 2020/06/13 For a new and just economy in tourism In many countries public programmes are trying to stabilize the tourism sector. Against the background of already existing problems of the sector, how ... read more © li_anlim_unsplash 2024/02/29 Missing link between tourism and gender at COP 28 Equality in Tourism criticizes the lacking intersectional approach between gender equality and tourism at the COP 28 in Dubai. ... read more Article © Javier Allegue Barros_Unsplash 2023/09/23 SDG 12: Sustainable Consumption and Production To enable sustainable consumption and production patterns in tourism, markets of origin need to become aware of their responsibilities. ... read more Article © Mika Baumeister_Unsplash 2023/09/23 SDG 13: Climate Action The tourism industry scores poorly on climate SDG 13. Decarbonisation is slow. But it is possible, one scenario shows. ... read more Article © WEAVE 2023/09/23 SDG 16: Promote Peace For Burmese refugees stuck in the border area between Myanmar and Thailand, peace is still a long way off. Travellers are providing support. ... read more 2023/09/23 Taking stock of tourism in the Sustainable Development Goals On the occasion of the SDG mid-term, the Transforming Tourism Initiative has taken stock with contributions to the individual SDGs. ... read more Study © Rohan Reddy_Unsplash 2023/09/23 Study: Determining the willingness of to pay a tourist tax According to the study, tourists in Istanbul are more willing to pay for the protection of cultural heritage than for nature conservation. ... read more Article © Foto Jens Grossmann 2024/02/29 The Loss and Damage Fund: Costs and Benefits for the Tourism Sector The 28th Climate Summit (COP 28) established a fund to cover loss and damage caused by climate change. The tourism sector should contribute to it. ... read more Article © Hugh Whyte_Unsplash 2024/02/29 Sharing benefits and burdens of tourism in the era of climate crises Climate protection is crucial to achieve climate justice for communities. Two initiatives from Latin America show how to promote climate justice. ... read more Article © TEATA 2024/02/29 Scaling Up Decarbonisation More than 100 climate-neutral tours. Thailand, shows how cross-sectoral collaboration and policy support can help to scale up climate action. ... read more Interview © Anthony Evan_Unsplash 2024/02/29 Tourism at any price? Dr. Ya-Yen Sun looks at the economic profitability of tourism from a cost-benefit calculation taking into account environmental effects. ... read more Article © Kelly Sikkema_Unsplash 2024/02/29 Not on Track To achieve climate justice in tourism there is still a long way to go. Climate mitigation and adaptation are urgently needed. ... read more Event © Flyer diseñado por Boixader & Go_Alba Sud 2024/02/23 Alba Sud summer school in Barcelona The Alba Sud summer school will take place in Barcelona from 17-20 June 2024. It offers critical perspectives on the transformation of tourism. ... read more Publication © Aron Marinelli_Unsplash 2024/02/29 Schiphol airport: measures to reduce emissions Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport published new research findings and policy recommendations to reduce its C02 emissions by 30%. ... read more Article © Sumesh Mangalassery | Kabani 2023/09/23 SDG 4: Education Tourism can support education SDG 4 in many ways. Suyatri in the southern Indian state of Karnataka provides an example of how this can be done. ... read more © Jonathan Kemper_Unsplash 2024/07/05 To Do Award 2025 – the application phase has begun! The competition for socially responsible tourism enters the next round: deadline for applications is July 31, 2024. ... read more Press © Jay Thousand*_Unsplash 2024/07/05 Canadian government launches new initiative to promote indigenous tourism Economic upswing and cultural appreciation for indigenous communities – all of it achieved through the new tourism promotion program. ... read more © Slim Emcee_Unsplash 2024/07/05 New perspectives on tourism decolonisation in Africa Promoting Africans as active producers and consumers of tourism experiences is crucial for the deconstruction of colonial structures in tourism. ... read more Article © Berta Costa Sánchez 2024/07/05 Decolonizing Voluntourism in Uganda This study explores how volunteer work can reinforce deeply entrenched colonial patterns and the effects on communities. It also highlights solutions. ... read more Article © Louis Hansel_Unsplash 2024/07/05 The Moroccan Surf Tourism Dilemma Surf tourism in Morocco rather intensifies post-colonial prejudices instead of reducing them. ... read more Article © Hu Chen_Unsplash 2024/07/05 Decolonizing the safari business The colonial legacy still characterises today's safari industry, but local companies are paving the way for more equitable approaches. ... read more Article © Suyatri 2024/07/05 India: Overcoming Discrimination Overcoming discrimination is one of the objectives of the Siddi community with their Damami tourism project in Karnataka, South India. ... read more Article © Adelaida Chiriví 2024/07/05 Carnival in Barranquilla The revolutionary character of the carnival in Barranquilla is increasingly disappearing in favour of mass tourism. Traditions live on in the south. ... read more Article © Fundación PRISMA 2024/09/24 The Ruta de Paz: Reinventing El Salvador through Tourism The Ruta de Paz in El Salvador shows how tourism can help rebuild a post-conflict society, despite ongoing socioeconomic challenges. ... read more Article © Ashim D’Silva_Unsplash 2024/09/24 Building Bridges: Tourism in Post-Apartheid South Africa After Apartheid, tourism in South Africa has become a key economic driver and a force for social reconciliation. But moral challenges exist. ... read more Article © Christina Kamp 2024/09/24 Peace as a Responsibility and Commitment How peaceful travellers and sensitive approaches in tourism can promote peace. ... read more Article © Jairph_Unsplash 2024/09/24 Supporting Tourism in Times of Crisis: Continuity is Key! In times of crisis, the continuation of tourism initiatives is crucial for stabilizing local economies and promoting peace - even without travellers. ... read more Article © Ernest Cañada 2023/09/23 SDG 8: Decent work SDG 8 focuses on economic growth but neglects that work must be decent - including in tourism. ... read more Publication © Saad Ahmed_Unsplash 2023/06/30 World Heritage Report: Tourism management of World Heritage Sites. As examples from Pakistan and Mexico show, tourism can have a negative, but also a positive impact on the conservation of World Heritage Sites. ... read more © Krystal Yearwood 2022/04/02 Empowering Women in Caribbean Tourism Krystal Yearwood of UNDP's future tourism project talks about the importance of women's empowerment to rebuilding Caribbean MSMEs in tourism after ... read more © CHS Alternativo 2022/09/22 Peru: Child Protection in Informal Accomodations The restart of tourism raises concerns about the effects on children, because the tourism sector is rapidly expanding and – to some degree – in new ... read more 2022/06/13 Conference-Documentation: Child Rights and Tourism Representatives from public and private sector as well as NGOs met in Berlin on June, 13 to discuss strategies to strengthen child protection in ... read more © Justin Bautista_Unsplash 2022/06/25 India: Air-Conditioners as Climate Killers Air-conditioners are a typical ‘false solution’ when it comes to adaptation to climate change. Passive cooling offers alternatives – also in tourism. ... read more © Daniel Bucher 2022/06/26 Thailand: Avoiding Food Waste, Saving Resources Sourcing locally, wasting less. Food waste management can help restaurant and catering businesses to save not only resources, but also a lot of money. ... read more © Florian Kopp_Brot für die Welt 2022/06/26 Increasing Food Prices in Latin America Increasing food prices – also in consequence of the Russian War on Ukraine - are felt in Latin America – with new challenges for the tourism sector. ... read more © Karin Schermbrucker 2022/06/26 South Africa: Water Consumption in Tourism The holiday paradise of South Africa beckons with pools, golf courses and wellness. But the country fails in supplying its population with sufficient ... read more 2022/06/26 Seminar Series: Informal Work in Tourism Die Transforming Tourism Initiative hat sich in zwei Seminaren intensiv mit der Situation von informellen Arbeiterinnen und Arbeitern im Tourismus ... read more 2022/06/26 Online seminar: Child protection during tourism project visits Wie gelingt es Reiseveranstaltern, Projektbesuche zu organisieren ohne dabei Kinderrechte zu missachten. Praktische Hinweise liefert das Webinar. ... read more © Ray Sangga Kusuma_Unsplash 2022/09/19 Protecting Children during Project Visits Many children are involved in tourist attractions and suffer the consequences. Three examples show how the protection of children can also succeed in ... read more © Noname_Unsplash 2022/09/19 Travel Trend Workation More and more people are combining work with vacation – and go on "workation." But digital nomads are a relevant group among traveling sex offenders. ... read more © Kathrin Harms_Brot für die Welt 2022/09/19 Advancing Child Protection in Tourism Covid-19 derailed momentum in the protection of children from sexual exploitation, but the restart in tourism also offers opportunities. ... read more © Christof Krackhardt_Brot fuer die Welt 2022/09/20 Vietnam: Connecting Child Protection and Sustainability The pandemic has increased the vulnerability of children in Vietnam. High time for the tourism industry to include the protection of children in ... read more © Hapke_NABU 2022/09/20 Cruise ship ranking 2022 NABU, a German environmental NGO, published its cruise ship ranking. The results were still unsatisfactory. ... read more Article © Raul De Los Santos_Unsplash 2022/12/11 Dominican Republic: On track to resilience? Local operators want to make tourism in Dominican Samaná more resilient. But the government still bets on mass tourism ... read more Study © RossParmly_Unsplash 2023/06/30 Study: I am not a typical flyer Research shows how people use strategies of moral disengagement to justify their flying behaviour. ... read more Article © Shifaaz shamoon_Unsplash 2022/12/11 Maldives: Island State in Debt Tourism once lifted the Maldives out of poverty. But the country’s debts have been growing faster than the economy, and climate change threatens the ... read more Article © Pedram Pirnia 2022/12/11 Pacific: A “Blessing in Disguise” Tourists are returning to the Pacific, but not all people are as entranced by the tourism sector as in pre-pandemic times. ... read more Article © Andreea Munteanu_Unsplash 2022/12/11 Cape Verde: Barriers between the islands Cape Verde's dependence on the travel sector has been its downfall since the pandemic. Diversifying the economy is a must, but domestic transport is ... read more Interview © John Schnobrich_Unsplash 2022/12/13 The Invisible Burden of Tourism Many holiday regions do not record the real costs of tourism. Often the expenses are even higher than the income from tourism. ... read more © World Heritage Watch 0022/12/12 World Heritage Watch Report 2022 The World Heritage Watch Report 2022 presents 57 UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites under pressure. ... read more 0022/12/13 10 Years Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism The Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism celebrates its 10th anniversary and welcomes three new members. ... read more Study © rupixen.com_Unsplash 2023/06/30 Study: Sustainability at booking platforms The study looks at the economic, social and environmental sustainability efforts of 15 booking platforms. ... read more Article © Cody Pulliam_Unsplash 2023/06/30 SDG 10: Reducing Inequality Creating job opportunities for marginalized groups can help reduce inequality. ... read more Article © Sasane 2023/06/30 Nepal: A New Life Women from Nepal who managed to escape human trafficking re-build their lives as tour guides. ... read more Article 2023/06/30 South Africa: Learn and Share !Khwa ttu enables young San to sustain their livelihoods and maintain their cultural heritage. ... read more Interview © Lukas Freitag 2023/06/30 Pioneers of change Claudia Brözel reports on the role of social enterprises for the sustainable transformation of tourism. ... read more Study © Visual Karsa_Unsplash 2023/06/30 Study: Tourism in Asia before, during and after the pandemic The study looks at tourism in a total of six South and Southeast Asian countries before, during and after the Corona pandemic. ... read more © Alin Luna - Unsplash 2020/06/13 Helpers in need The platform Ubuntu Beds offers hotel rooms to medical workers in order to reduce the spread of the virus and losses in tourism. An interview with its ... read more © Tim Mossholder - Unsplash 2020/06/13 Unsustainably Resilient? Resilience is the new buzz word. It is more than just returning to the old tourism models - which were neither sustainable nor resilient - but to ... read more 2020/05/12 To the German press section Tourism Watch is a partner for journalists and responds to media enquiries. Main target market is Germany. Here you find the overview about the latest ... read more 2011/03/07 Global Commitment to Protect Children from Sexual Exploitation The sexual exploitation of children is not inevitable. That was the message coming out of Rio de Janeiro where 137 governments met with children and ... read more 2009/01/18 Dokumentation des Symposiums "Corporate Social Responsibility im Tourismus" erschienen Im Rahmen des von GATE e.V. veranstalteten Symposiums „Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) im Tourismus", das am 9. und 10. Mai 2008 an der ... read more 2010/07/05 „Climate Justice is not clever calculation“ - The implementation of an air ticket tax by the German government (Bonn, 30/06/2010) The recent decisions taken by the German government in order to restore the federal budget also include a tax on air tickets to be ... read more 2010/07/07 Responsible Tourism In the current D+C Development and Cooperation 2010/07-08 is an article "Responsible Tourism" published on the thematic focus Corporate Social ... read more 2010/07/08 Report on the Side Event "Climate Justice and tourism" On the occasion of the climate negotiations in June 2010 and the Tourism European Network meeting, both held in Bonn, EED Tourism Watch organised a ... read more 2011/03/07 Five Years after the Flood Waves T. Ravindran stays in a dilapidated single room thatched hut with his four member family, right on the sea shore. He is a traditional fisherman of ... read more 2011/03/07 Land Conflicts in Tanzania The wildlife reserves of Kenya and Tanzania have become an integral part of the tourism product. While most of the visitors only use their cameras to ... read more 2011/03/07 The Threat of Mega-Resorts in Brazil René Schärer presents examples of tourism resort developments in Brazil that have been blocked by popular movements and federal attorneys. He points ... read more 2011/03/07 Towards Water Justice in Tourism By Sumesh Mangalassery The decision of UN Human Rights Council in Geneva (2010) that affirms water as a human right is a major success for civil ... read more 2011/03/07 Tourism at Mount Kilimanjaro They carry more than the permitted maximum luggage, don't wear proper clothes, and in case of health problems, medical care is not guaranteed. The ... read more 2011/03/07 The Dark Side of the Cruise Boom "Fun Ships" are not fun for everyone, as Ulrich Delius shows in his article on the dark side of the cruise boom. The conditions under which the ... read more 2011/03/07 Tourism Industry Takes Action against Child Prostitution The ″Code of Conduct″ (CC) for the Protection of Children from Commercial Sexual Exploitation in Tourism has reached the tourism industry. It has so ... read more 2011/03/07 A Matter of Survival By Christina Kamp Pacific islands countries are among the most vulnerable to climate change, which becomes a life and death issue in the Pacific. The ... read more 2009/12/23 20. Reisepavillon: From Trade Fair to Congress In its 20th year, the German Reisepavillon is going to present itself in a new form. After two decades as an alternative travel trade fair, ... read more 2011/03/07 "Plane Truths: Do the economic arguments for aviation growth really fly?” Due to the high leakages in tourism, stagnation instead of economic growth in the aviation sector would not seriously affect developing countries. As ... read more 2011/11/23 "Palästina – Reisen zu den Menschen" Reiseführer ins Heilige Land, insbesondere nach Israel gibt es viele - einige mit ergänzenden Informationen zu Ausflügen in die Palästinensischen ... read more 2011/11/23 "Schöne Ferien" für Tourismuskaufleute Die Projektstelle zur Berufsschularbeit beim EPIZ Berlin hat eine neue Broschüre für die Ausbildung von Tourismuskaufleuten herausgegeben. Das ... read more 2011/12/08 "I Can Make Choices" Ella Mahlulo (40) is one out of many. She is one out of very many people in South Africawho have suffered in the past. But she is one out of not so ... read more 2013/05/07 International Aviation - Addressing emissions while respecting equity issues (Berlin, 07.05.2013) The new paper of Bread for the World in cooperation with Carbon Market Watch focusing on aviation and equity especially looking ... read more 2014/06/03 International Tourism Exchange (ITB) Berlin 2014 ITB Berlin 2014 will take place from 5th to 9th March. From Wednesday to Friday, the trade fair will only be open to trade visitors, on Saturday and ... read more 2014/06/03 Biofuels for the Aviation Sector Carbon dioxide emissions of aviation are increasing at two to three percent per year, contrasting international sustainability goals to reduce global ... read more 2014/06/03 Large Carbon Footprint and Various Side Effects The climate mitigation targets for the aviation sector defined by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the International Air ... read more 2014/06/03 Less "Fun", More Challenges Tourism is a booming industry in the Philippines. This trend has been running for a couple of years now, making this Southeast Asian republic one of ... read more 2014/06/03 The "Saharisation" of the Mediterranean According to all reliable scientific scenarios, the Mediterranean is one of the world's regions where the effects of climate change will be most ... read more 2014/06/03 Unused Potential for Climate-related Transparency in the German Tourism Industry Tour operators have an influence on their customers' behaviour and environmental impact in many ways: by designing their products in a suitable ... read more 2014/06/03 Climate Negotiations – From Warsaw to Paris The climate summit which took place in Warsaw in mid-November 2013 was meant to pave the way for a new climate agreement to be finalised in Paris in ... read more 2010/03/02 Broschüren zu Unternehmensverantwortung Unter dem Titel "Zauberformel CSR - Unternehmensverantwortung zwischen Freiwilligkeit und Verpflichtung" liefert der EED einen Beitrag zur Debatte um ... read more 2009/12/23 International Tourism Exchange (ITB) 2010 in Berlin ITB Berlin 2010 will take place from 10th to 14th March. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are reserved for trade visitors. From 10th to 12th March, ITB ... read more 2014/06/03 Global Climate Risk Index 2014 Poor developing countries are particularly vulnerable to global climate risks, despite the fact that in monetary terms the damage caused by extreme ... read more 2009/12/23 Human Rights – A Primary Responsibility In a new report "Putting Tourism to Rights", the British campaigning organisation Tourism Concern demands action to end human rights violations in ... read more 2000/02/15 Tourism at the Crossroads GATS - the General Agreement on Trade in Services - promotes world trade liberalisation. With the expansion from trade in commodities under GATT to ... read more 2008/12/15 Upcoming International Events The World Travel Market (WTM) in London will take place from 10th to 13th November, with 12th November being "World Responsible Tourism Day". Further ... read more 2007/12/15 Focus on CSR Reporting in Tourism By Christina Kamp and Sabine Minninger The “CSR Reporting Initiative for Tourism“, an initiative by KATE (Center for Ecology & Development, Stuttgart) ... read more 2008/12/16 World Social Forum 2009, "Fair Trade" 2009 Workshops on tourism at the World Social Forum in Belém, Brazil, from 27th January to 1st February, 2009. Further information: www.fboms.org.br "Fair ... read more 2009/09/01 Start der weltweiten Kampagne gegen Kinderhandel von ECPAT und The Body Shop Das weltweite Kinderrechtsbündnis ECPAT und das Kosmetikunternehmen "The Body Shop" starten zum 31. August 2009 die dreijährige Kampagne "Stoppt ... read more 2009/03/23 Sun, Sand and Sustainable Tourism? On Friday, 13th of March EED-Tourism Watch realized a presentation on Corporate Social Responsiblity in Practise under the title: "Sun, Sand and ... read more 2009/12/22 Elusive Search for Climate Justice in Tourism By Imtiaz Muqbil COPENHAGEN: An energetic two hour discussion on the issue of climate justice and tourism produced few answers to some of the ... read more 2009/10/15 Nachhaltigkeit auf der ganzen Linie? CSR in touristischen Zulieferketten GATE - Netzwerk, Tourismus, Kultur e.V. lädt zum Symposium „Nachhaltigkeit auf der ganzen Linie? CSR in touristischen Zuliefererketten" am ... read more 2009/10/01 Looking back: World Tourism Day 2008 On World Tourism Day 2008, the official celebrations focussed on "Tourism Responding to the Challenge of Climate Change". The main event was organised ... read more 2009/10/01 Disaster Prevention in Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia Sustainable tourism development is the best form of disaster prevention in tourism. This was one of the conclusions drawn by organisations from Sri ... read more 2009/12/16 Der Klimagipfel in Kopenhagen: Klimagerechtigkeit - auch im Tourismus! (Bonn, 16.12.2009) Eine engagierte Debatte, moderiert von Imtiaz Muqbil, führten am 10.12.2009 während den Klimaverhandlungen in Kopenhagen Vertreter ... read more 2009/11/30 New publication: „Tourism Development in a Changing Climate“ On the occasion of the climate conference COP 15 in Copenhagen, respect in cooperation with EED-Tourism Watch, Naturefriends International and other ... read more 2009/12/23 Corporate Social Irresponsibility By Sumesh Mangalassery For the villagers of Kovalam fishing village, the night of April 13th, 2006 (the eve of the Tamil New Year) is still a ... read more 2009/12/23 "Trends and Issues in Global Tourism 2009" The volume "Trends and Issues in Global Tourism 2009" is based on panel discussions and presentations made at the ITB Congress "Market Trends & ... read more 2009/12/23 CSR along the Service Chain In their brochure "Supply chain engagement for tour operators"*, the Tour Operators Initiative for Sustainable Tourism Development (TOI) shows ... read more 2009/12/23 Sustainability along the Line? By Katja Plume Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plays an increasingly important role. A symposium on CSR along the tourism supply chain, ... read more 2009/12/23 CSR Reporting Guidelines for Tour Operators The "CSR Reporting Initiative for Tourism", an initiative by KATE (Center for Ecology & Development, Stuttgart) in cooperation with EED-Tourism Watch, ... read more 2009/12/23 CSR Labels for Sustainable Tourism By Angela Giraldo A quality label for sustainable tourism shall help customers to get an idea of the environmental and social impact of their ... read more 2009/12/23 ITB 2009: CSR Quality Labels for 15 Tour Operators At the International Tourism Exchange (ITB) 2009, the first 15 members of the tour operators' association "Forum anders reisen" were awarded their ... read more 2009/12/23 New Institutions for Sustainability Certification in Germany "TourCert", the non-profit certification organisation in tourism, was founded to certify CSR/sustainability reports prepared by tour operators. ... read more 2009/12/23 People, Not Profit! - Civil Society Perspectives on Tourism and Climate Change The tourism industry must act immediately to reduce its emissions and to operate a broad paradigm shift, from profit-centred strategies to ... read more 2009/12/23 Efficiency is not enough Tour operators currently find themselves in a dilemma: On the one hand, they recognize that climate change mitigation is essential for protecting ... read more 2007/12/23 Tourism Industry Takes Action against Child Prostitution The ″Code of Conduct″ (CC) for the Protection of Children from Commercial Sexual Exploitation in Tourism has reached the tourism industry. It has so ... read more 2007/12/23 Dominican Republic: Progress in Fighting Sexual Exploitation of Children In certain tourist areas in the Dominican Republic, child prostitution has become so rampant that hoteliers have recognised the need of taking action. ... read more 2009/12/23 New publications on Climate Change and Climate Justice On the occasion of the 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP 15) in Copenhagen, ... read more 2009/12/23 "The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Social Responsibility" In a globalised world, the capacity of the state to regulate economic behaviour is in decline. This implies an increasing role of economic ... read more 2014/06/03 "Lower Aguan River Valley, the Clamor for Land": Film on Displacement and Repressions in Honduras In his film "Bajo Aguán: Cry for Land", journalist Giorgio Trucchi shows the dangers to which small-scale farmers in the fertile region of Bajo Aguán ... read more 2014/06/03 "Atmosfair" Airline Index 2013 Despite efficiency improvements, CO2 emissions in the aviation industry have increased, due to the growing number of passengers. The new airline index ... read more © Matthias Schmidt 2020/06/13 Together In Crises Iran is not only fighting COVID-19. Political crises, trade sanctions, environmental disasters and a weak economy are pervasive. How do local tourism ... read more © Brot für die Welt - Lohnes 2019/09/11 Taxing Aviation Bill Hennings sheds light on the current political debate within the EU and demands action in order to drastically reduce the effects from aviation on ... read more © Tony Tong 2019/05/09 Agritourism in the Caribbean Caribbean islands have increasingly turned to tourism as a pathway for economic advancement, often to the detriment of other industries, particularly ... read more © Cristian Terry 2019/05/09 Tourism, Food Sovereignty and ’Good Living’ In the face of rural poverty and climate change, agro-ecotourism in the Potato Park in the Peruvian Andes opens up new perspectives. ... read more © Kei Otsuki 2019/05/09 The Tale of the Promised Land Three communities resettled outside of Limpopo National Park. However, the promise of irrigated agriculture is not fulfilled yet and severely impacts ... read more © Voices on the Border 2019/05/09 A Threat to Mangroves and Food Security The plans of the Government to transform Jiquilisco Bay into “the Cancun of Central America” comes at a cost: Local communities loose access to ... read more 2019/06/24 Avoiding the Trap On their journeys to the Global South, tourists from Europe and North America risk to unknowingly reinforce stereotypes about other countries. Videos, ... read more © JRP Studio - Shutterstock 2019/06/24 Using their Influence for Good? Via Blogs, Instagram or Youtube travel bloggers reach thousands of people in search of inspiration and information for their travel - influencing a ... read more © Frank Schultze - Brot für die Welt 2019/06/24 Online – Offline The Internet opens new avenues for travelling sex offenders. ‘Cyber-grooming‘ on social media enables offenders to develop contacts with children and ... read more 2019/06/24 Book Review: “Justice and Ethics in Tourism” In her book Professor Tazim Jamal advocates for more attention relating to questions of justice and ethics in order to foster "good" tourism. ... read more Dossier Climate justice © Adobe Stock - Ilona 2019/09/17 Why we sould be ashamed when taking a flight Flying is a luxury that only small global elites enjoy. However, it causes tremendous amounts of CO2 and severely damages our climate. It is high time ... read more Dossier Climate justice © Fridays for Future Düsseldorf 2019/09/17 "Generation easyjet“ vs. "Generation Greta“ We asked young people if and how the hot topic of fyling is discussed amongst their peers. ... read more Dossier Climate justice © Robert Wenzel 2019/09/17 Flight Exclusive The most popular destinations abroad amongst German travelers are Spain and Italy - spots that are all in medium distance and are accessible without ... read more Dossier Climate justice © Andreas Jäger 2019/09/11 India Takes Off Air travel has become an integral part of life for the upper class and parts of the growing middle class. India’s Civil Aviation Policy seeks to make ... read more © Robert Wenzel 2019/02/25 Regaining Control Over Land Through Tourism? Tourism could contribute to preserving the Sans' cultural identity and thus to strengthening their land rights in southern Africa. ... read more © Brot für die Welt - Helge Bendl 2019/09/17 Shared Responsibility The awareness for climate change is increasing amongst Peruvian tourism businesses. This article shows how they assume responsibility and take action. ... read more © Delia Giandeini on Unsplash 2019/12/08 Bon Voyage vs. Boycott How can LGBTQI* tourism contribute to the rights of homo- and transsexuals in travel destinations? Reflections from Cambodia, Colombia and Saudi ... read more © McAndy K 2019/12/08 Encouraging Change Homosexuality is a punishable offense in Uganda. A tour operator describes his efforts to fight homophobia and discrimination of LGBTQI* persons in ... read more © Abigail Lynn on Unsplash 2019/12/08 Precious Human Rights Rika Jean-Francois is in charge of Corporate Social Responsibility at the ITB Berlin and on the Board of Directors of the International Gay & Lesbian ... read more © Cleve Jones 2019/12/08 Equality, Decent Work and Economic Justice for All Unionist Cleve Jones explains in the interview, what kinds of discrimination LGBTQI* workers in the food and hospitality sector face every day and how ... read more © Hanny Naibaho on Unsplash 2019/12/08 LGBTQI* Refugees in Thailand Thailand is marketed as one of the world's most LGBTQI*-friendly destinations. But transsexual refugees face a different reality: a harsh and ... read more © Rinjani Women Adventure 2020/02/21 Towards Gender Equality in Indonesian Tourism Tourism is a promising sector of employment for women. However, digitalization and online booking platforms bring about new gender-specific ... read more Dossier Digitalization © Adobe Stock 2020/02/25 Booking Platforms Disrupt Tourism Value Chains in India How are booking platforms changing the tourism value chain in India? National players such as Oyo and MakeMyTrip dominate the market. A new study by ... read more © Uta Wagner - Brot für die Welt 2020/02/25 Improving Working Conditions Through Rating Platforms The Fairwork Foundation rates and ranks the fairness of digital labour platforms. The goal of the project is to define standards for decent working ... read more © Niklas Weiss on Unsplash 2020/02/25 Digital Travel Platforms in Germany Claim to Offer Sustainable Travel Options More and more digital booking platforms and online tour operators claim to offer sustainable holiday trips. A second glance raises doubts: Does the ... read more © Impact Explorer Cambodia 2020/02/21 Bridging the Digital Gap for Tourism Projects in Cambodia Most community based tourism initiatives in rural Cambodia do not have the necessary skills and conceptual understanding of the digital revolution ... read more © Sreejith Nair 2020/06/13 Tourism As A Viable Livelihood? Due to the corona-crisis, the tourism industry is facing enormous challenges. The pandemic shows which providers and entrepreneurs are more resilient ... read more © Ir Amim 2019/02/25 City of Peoples, City of Nations In alternative exposure tours, Ir Amim shows how tourism attractions in East Jerusalem, such as the City of David, become politicized. ... read more © Dr. Mary Kristerie Baleva 2019/02/25 Paradise lost, regained: sold! In the Philippines, the indigenous Ati of Boracay Island struggle to defend their land rights against unfettered tourism development. ... read more 2014/06/03 Long-Haul Tourism in 2050 An unrestricted increase in aviation emissions is not compatible with international climate stabilisation targets. Shaun Vorster, Marius Ungerer and ... read more 2013/02/26 Travelling into an unknown future: 2050 – Tomorrow's Tourism „2050 – Tomorrow's Tourism" by Ian Yeoman brims with enthusiasm, optimism and daring prophecies as his predictions are projected from today’s wealth, ... read more 2014/06/03 Emissions Reductions as a Matter of Fairness Scientists estimate that five percent of global CO2 emissions can be attributed to air traffic. Considering all the impacts on the climate caused by ... read more 2014/06/03 The Possible Impact of Air Transport Restrictions Stronger demand for medium- and long-haul air transport leads to a further increase in greenhouse gas emissions. Neither efficiency improvements nor ... read more 2014/06/03 Palm Oil and Land Grabbing in West Africa More and more African governments increasingly allocate common land to international investors in a non-transparent manner. They take advantage of the ... read more 2014/06/03 Tribute to Ron O'Grady Ron O'Grady passed away on 25th February, 2014, at the age of 83. As a New Zealander, he worked in various positions in the Christian churches of Asia ... read more 2014/06/12 Brazil: Favelas as a New Tourist Attraction The World Cup and the Olympic Games are two of the events in Brazil which have been taken as opportunities to redesign urban areas by removing or ... read more 2014/09/15 Different Standards for the "Dinosaurs": Interview with Dietmar Oeliger, NABU Cruise ships pollute the air, especially in ports, with enormous amounts of exhaust fumes. In our interview, Dietmar Oeliger of the German "Nature and ... read more 2009/09/01 "Trends and Issues in Global Tourism 2009" The volume "Trends and Issues in Global Tourism 2009" is based on panel discussions and presentations made at the ITB Congress "Market Trends & ... read more 2009/09/01 "Climate Change and Aviation: Issues, Challenges and Solutions" Aviation is one of the fastest growing drivers of climate change. In "Climate Change and Aviation", Stefan Gössling and Paul Upham have brought ... read more 2009/09/01 “State of the World 2009: Into A Warming World” In the run-up to the climate summit in Copenhagen, the new Worldwatch Report "State of the World 2009" gives an overview of the political challenges ... read more 2009/12/12 Learning From Each Other in Thailand By Alfredo Quarto and Jim Enright News of the tsunami on 26 December 2004 shook the world by the sheer number of deaths and severity of this ... read more 2009/12/12 "The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Social Responsibility" In a globalised world, the capacity of the state to regulate economic behaviour is in decline. This implies an increasing role of economic ... read more 2012/12/17 A Caleidoscope of Academic Tourism Critique Critical Debates in Tourism edited by Tej Vir Singh is bound to be one of the most significant additions to the multi-disciplinary tourism discourse ... read more © Sunnyi Bohne 2021/02/22 Tourism Watch at ITB Berlin NOW 2021 This year's ITB Berlin, took place virtually from the 9 – 12 of March 2021. Tourism Watch participated with a virtual booth and own events. ... read more © Jumanaa Shareef 2019/02/25 The Dark Side of Life For a long time, tourism in the Maldives was seen as a force for economic development. But today, only a c chosen few profit from the excessive ... read more © Javier Allegue Barros-Unsplash 2021/02/27 Back to old routines or off to a better tourism? ITB is a mirror of the current debates in the tourism world: Some promise to "build back better"; others try follow their old business paths. ... read more 2024/03/11 Civic Space Under Siege -The Future of Tourism as a Freedom Economy At the world's largest tourism trade fair ITB on March 5, 2024, Antje Monshausen was invited to provide a keynote speach in the 'diversity and ... read more Dossier Agenda 2030 and Tourism 2016/03/02 The 2030 Agenda as a Frame of Reference for a Transformation in Tourism The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as a new frame of reference for the international community is designed to advance both sustainability and ... read more Dossier Voluntourism 2016/06/15 New Criteria for Voluntourism Projects in Southern Africa While voluntourism has been gaining popularity, it has also come under increasing criticism. Fair Trade in Tourism has revised the criteria for ... read more Dossier Human Rights 2018/05/11 Using the growth of the cruise industry to get better working conditions aboard underway Fabrizio Barcellona von der Internationalen Vereinigung der Transportarbeiter erläutert im Interview, inwieweit sich die Arbeitsbedingungen an Board ... read more Dossier Human Rights 2018/07/09 Strengthening the Informal Economy in the Fight against Sexual Exploitation of Children in Travel and Tourism In early June 2018, the International Summit on Child Protection in Travel and Tourism held in Bogota, Colombia offered an occasion to take stock of ... read more Dossier Climate justice 2018/12/12 After the Floods in Kerala The devastating floods and landslides in the South Indian state of Kerala destroyed a large part of the crops. In the mountain district of Wayanad, ... read more 2018/12/12 Beneath Our Feet The Slave Castle Elmina in Ghana transmits to visitors the historical significance of slavery and underlines the importance of today's ... read more 2018/12/12 Quilombo Communities in Brazil Community-based tourism in marginalized Quilombo communities of African descendants in Brazil offers coping strategies and opportunities for valuing ... read more 2018/12/12 The Killing Fields of Cambodia Museums and memorials in Cambodia impressively inform about the mass murder of the Khmer Rouge against their own people and make an important ... read more 2018/12/12 Peacebuilding and Tourism in Colombia After decades of armed conflict in Colombia, mutual interest and understanding support the transition to peace. For local people it is very important ... read more © Christina Kamp 2019/02/25 Tourism, Land Grabs and Displacement In the interview, Prof. Andreas Neef shares the results of his new study. He analyzed 25 cases of tourism-related land grabbing and displacement in ... read more Event © Mahsa Habibi_Unsplash 2024/09/24 World Tourism Day 2024: Tourism and Peace Date: 27 September 2024 | Location: Tbilisi, Georgia ... read more