Culture and Religion
“Getting to know the country and its people” is a central motive especially when travelling to countries of the Global South– spiritual travel offers are booming all over the world. During their holidays, many travellers find the time and tranquillity to visit churches and temples or they visit isolated mountain villages, to learn unique weaving techniques of the indigenous craftswomen. The opportunity to look beyond their own lives changes the perspective on the world. However, there is a fine line between honest curiosity and touristic voyeurism. With Many beg the question, whether they are really desired by the local population or are rather developed for travellers. Our aim is to motivate travellers to experience encounters at eye level and to support community based travel initiatives to gain economic autonomy.
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 determination and creativity.
Latin America: Female Entrepreneurship in Tourism
Three women from Brazil and El Salvador report on the ups and downs of their entrepreneurship.
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.
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 factsheets.
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 the colonies.
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 streets stage racist stereotypes.
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 structures continue into the present.
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 civil society networks.
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.
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 traditional communities seem bigger than the opportunities.