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Volunteer tourism, or ‘voluntourism’, is on the way back as borders open. But critics say the largely unregulated industry is overdue for change.
Freedom House ranks gap year favourite Vietnam lower than Qatar on political rights and civil liberties.
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Some tourist destinations are very good at distracting from their questionable approach to civil liberties.
South African supporters at the 2010 men’s football World Cup.
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Studies show South Africa did a lot right when it hosted the football World Cup. Qatar can do the same if it learns from South Africa.
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Australian and New Zealand demand for seasonal workers is having a major impact on Pacific nations’ economies. It will be a hard cycle to break.
Mount Kenya.
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Mountain systems are sensitive to climate change. Loss of snow and ice sets off effects which have wide ranging consequences.
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Our research into tourism tropes shows how advertising campaigns in Pacific nations recycle some troubling stereotypes.
Zebras stand in a ranch in South Africa.
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Africa’s designated protected areas don’t handle shocks well - South Africa’s wildlife ranches offer lessons in resilience.
A family of African elephants walk through the Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province.
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Political and social instability in the country, as seen in frequent mass protests and xenophobia, threaten the flow of African tourists.
Cup and saucer commemorating the opening of Federal Parliament 1927.
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Following the crucifixion of Jesus, it was common for pilgrims to collect dirt and pebbles from Holy Land sites.
The See Monster at Weston-Super-Mare is an art installation built on a decommissioned oil rig.
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They come and go, hoping to attract locals and tourists but are pop-up attractions any good?
Chiribiquete National Natural Park and the Serranía de la Lindosa buffer zone feature many flat-topped mountains known as Tepuyes .
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Local communities and national authorities are working to develop sustainable tourism in Colombia’s Chiribiquete National Natural Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site since 2018.
Brazilian fans during the 2010 FIFA World Cup hosted by South Africa. The boost to tourism came later.
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The era of hosting mega-sport events because they increase tourism may be over.
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Fiji is open for tourists but visitors need to be careful not to add extra strain to the country’s already struggling health system.
The 2022 event was cancelled but then given permission to go ahead.
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The non-stop four-day dance party is always controversial – this year because of threats of terrorist attacks.
A tourist has makeup done ahead of Day of the Dead on Oct. 30, 2021, in Mexico City.
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Locals usually see tourists as a way to boost the economy. But at a certain point, resentment starts to build.
Tourism resorts around the world have suffered an economic hit with a drop in Russian tourists.
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Resorts around the world are looking to attract travellers from other countries to replace Russian travellers.
Traditional Owner and co-author Clinton Walker.
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A major fertiliser plant is set to be constructed in the Pilbara, potentially impacting as many as 20 ancient rock art sites.
The Pacific Explorer arrives in Auckland Harbour on August 12.
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Cruise liners are back and demand is reportedly strong. But given their environmental impact and relatively low economic benefit, how sustainable is this kind of tourism?
Travelling without moving thanks to the metaverse.
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How might the metaverse take over tourism, a sector which up to now has required physical mobility?
An Indonesian coastal community, dependent on fishing for income.
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The true cost of marine conservation often falls on vulnerable coastal communities. Can a ‘beneficiary pays’ approach protect both endangered species and the communities dependent on them?