Are you hoping to help the underprivileged in a country to “lift them out of poverty” through your tourist spending? It’s ...

As such, travel to these troubled locations has raised ethical questions. Some believe this kind of tourism is inherently disrespectful; others support dark tourism, claiming it provides funds for ...

But the ethics of wildlife tourism are far more nuanced. Drawing a line between what’s right and wrong is not an easy task. Zoos and sanctuaries, for example, can play a vital role in conserving ...

Because of this, locals have been vocal about restricting tourism, especially while search and rescue operations are underway, encouraging tourists to cancel their trips. However, many Hawaii ...

With so much of the island’s economy being impacted by tourism, an ethical dilemma develops for travelers wondering if visiting the island for vacation is helpful to economic recovery efforts or ...

And a couple of days before the World Committee on Tourism Ethics (WCTE), an impartial body reporting directly to the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) General Assembly, met under interim ...

As he ambles in for his annual health check, Kwanmueang's size takes your breath away. Nearly three metres high at the shoulder, weighing at least four tonnes, and with spectacular tusks that ...

member of the UN Tourism World Committee on Tourism Ethics. Also participating were the Minister of Tourism of Brazil, Celso Sabino, the Lead Tourism Specialist of the Inter-American Development ...