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Destination Development Tourism & SDGs Tourism restart YCM SummariesTourism, Ecosystems, and Restoration

September 10, 20210

Introduction. Tourism and biodiversity are inexorably linked. In fact, the prosperity of tourism industry is directly dependent upon healthy ecosystems. Most tourism activities are also directly based on services provided by ecosystems. These recreational values offered by ecosystems have been recognized as one of the main cultural services that nature provides to humankind, along with...

COVID-19 Tourism Information Destination Development Tourism & SDGs YCM SummariesAccessible Tourism in Africa

September 10, 20210

Introduction Accessible tourism is the ongoing endeavor to ensure tourist destinations, products, and services are accessible to all people, regardless of their physical or intellectual limitations, disabilities, or social status. According to world health organization, 15% of the world’s population lives with some form of disability. Accessibility for all to tourism facilities, products, and services...

Destination Development Tourism & SDGs YCM SummariesWellness tourism

September 10, 20210

Tourism is a wellness resource, so wellness tourism activities are because of push factors for tourism, e.g., seeking relaxation, escape from stress, among others. In a world where clients yearn for different yet fulfilling, connecting and unique experiences far from the obvious, consumer decision making determinants are surely changing. These determinants capture broad social, environmental...

Destination Development YCM SummariesVisitors Engagement in Sustainable Tourism in Africa

September 10, 20210

Introduction Tourism is an activity that can have a real impact on the sustainable development of Africa. Tourism can be a tool to help or regenerate economic development and to improve the quality of life of visitors and host communities. Making tourism more sustainable will contribute significantly to the sustainability of Africa. Creating the right...

Destination Development YCM SummariesEvents tourism as a growth opportunity for Africa

August 5, 20210

Introduction. Within the context of tourism and the tourism system, events comprise a key element in both the origin area (i.e., events are an important motivator of tourism) as well as within the destination area (i.e., events feature prominently in the development and marketing plans of most destinations). Events are both animators of destination attractiveness...

Corporate Social Responsibility Destination Development Funding & Policies Infrastructure Tourism restartWhy experts are considering sustainability rather than reigniting growth, to restore tourism.

May 31, 20210

fter a lost year for tourism, governments seem compelled to restore the sector which was pivotal for economic growth. Closure of tourism businesses, and massive job losses, meant a reduction in income tax revenue for African countries heavily dependent on tourism. Should we therefore restore tourism at all costs, just not to lose out tourist...

Destination DevelopmentThe Potential Perils of Undertourism

May 6, 20210

As travel resumes in many countries, it’s crucial that we find a balance between allowing for the benefits of tourism—its power to provide opportunities to vulnerable communities and to preserve historic and wild places—but also to mitigate its damage, to culture and to our environment. In Season 2’s final episode of the #IndagareGlobalConversations podcast, Indagare CEO Melissa Biggs Bradley talks with...

Destination Development Tourism restartCurrent Affairs and Tourism in Africa

April 12, 20210

The world around is continuously transforming and becoming a dynamic place with new issues arising every day, which have an effect on tourism. The tourism industry faces several challenges and issues that must be handled effectively by stakeholders. Taking this into consideration, this particular summary attempts to highlight the current affairs and tourism in Africa...

Destination Development Funding & Policies Infrastructure YCM SummariesTourism Entrepreneurship in Africa

March 1, 20210

Over the past decade, tourism has gradually become a key driver for economic growth through creation of employment in emerging economies across the Africa continent and the world. Notably, tourism in Africa is experiencing steady growth and as a result, it has enabled the development of ancillary and other tourism support businesses. Women and other...

Communities Corporate Social Responsibility Destination Development Tourism & SDGsClimate change is not a dormant risk for women in Tourism in Sub Saharan Africa

January 19, 20210

The world is still far behind on gender equality issues related to climate change. This single fact replicates exclusion on many aspects that are important in the lives of women and girls in view of development. For a sector like tourism, which is behind climate change research by about 10 years, there could be serious...

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Destination Development Tourism & SDGs Tourism restart YCM SummariesTourism, Ecosystems, and Restoration

COVID-19 Tourism Information Destination Development Tourism & SDGs YCM SummariesAccessible Tourism in Africa

Destination Development Tourism & SDGs YCM SummariesWellness tourism

Destination Development YCM SummariesVisitors Engagement in Sustainable Tourism in Africa

Destination Development YCM SummariesEvents tourism as a growth opportunity for Africa

Destination DevelopmentThe Potential Perils of Undertourism

Destination Development Tourism restartCurrent Affairs and Tourism in Africa

Destination Development Funding & Policies Infrastructure YCM SummariesTourism Entrepreneurship in Africa

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