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How your trip can make a positive impact on local people, Community-based tourism

How your trip can make a positive impact on local people, Community-based tourism Community-based tourism can reap great rewards. Done well, it enables local organisations to protect precious habitats, preserve unique culture and empower grassroots employees. In the mid-1990s, the remote community of Klemtu in Canada’s British Columbia had to make a choice. Hit hard […]

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Airbnb and Tourism Authority of Thailand to promote nature based stays and community tourism

Airbnb and Tourism Authority of Thailand to promote nature based stays and community tourism Airbnb and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have joined hands to promote sustainable travel in Thailand amongst international and domestic travellers, via the launch of a new booking page on Airbnb’s website and in the app, where travellers can book nature-based stays in

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Croatia launches campaign to promote rural tourism, search for quieter destinations

  Croatia launches campaign to promote rural tourism, search for quieter destinations This year, people are beginning to search for quieter and more peaceful destinations for their summer holidays. The pandemic has made thousands of travellers anxious and nervous about visiting crowded places which are full of tourists. Knowing this, the Croatian Ministry of Tourism

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Diana McIntyre-Pike 40 years passion for Jamaica rural communities

FORTY-FOUR years ago Diana McIntyre-Pike’s passion for the rich cultural practices often found in Jamaica’s rural communities saw her pioneering a more sustainable approach to tourism. Her inspiration came from childhood memories of warmly welcoming guests into her home. She was introduced to the tourism sector at an early age by her late mother, Ceceline

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