Tag Archives: ethical tourism

How do I find the words?….

Posted on February 18, 2013 by catherinemack

WalI love the choice of words that Ron Mader, editor of Planeta.com, has used to guide us through this year’s Responsible Tourism Week, an online conference which was created by Ron himself. Every day he used a new theme, teaching … Continue reading →

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The people I meet

Posted on June 19, 2012 by catherinemack

I remember pitching a column idea to some editors a few years ago, on one of those ‘if you don’t ask you don’t get’ sort of days. It had the working title of ‘The People I Meet’.  My aim was … Continue reading →

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Do punters give a toss about responsible tourism?

Posted on January 28, 2012 by catherinemack

‘Responsible tourism? Ha! Does that mean not dropping your litter as you walk through the rainforest?’ was the scathing reaction of a friend when I told her that I was taking on an Msc in Responsible Tourism Management six years … Continue reading →

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Don’t let child abuse travel

Posted on October 6, 2011 by catherinemack

Most of us know that tourism is one of the biggest industries in the world.  However, travelling with the sole purpose of paying money for sex is also a form of tourism, and a multi-million dollar side of the industry … Continue reading →

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A greener shade of Wight

Posted on June 10, 2007 by catherinemack

Gone are the purple rinses, the Isle of Wight is the new black. Or should I say green. It surfs, it sculpts, it sings, and it’s shouts sustainability.  It was also the guts of a hundred quid to go there … Continue reading →

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