Human rights
“Tourism is people´s business” – this wisdom holds true since the emerge of travel and tourism. It is not only true for guests – but includes all the people all over the world, who ensure, that travellers get safely from A to B, provide good food and arrange interesting excursions. Tourism constantly breaches their dignity and rights. Either by exploitative working conditions, eviction for hotel buildings and airports or by limiting their access to resources like water. Until today, children are sexually abused in the context of tourism. Strengthening human rights in tourism, therefore, stands in the centre of our work.
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 torture and killings.
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 examples of implementation.
Diversity and Inclusion in Tourism
Non-discrimination and diversity are important human rights issues for companies. Here's how tour operators can implement them.
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.
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.
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, German, and French.
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.
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.
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
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.