Tag: volunteering
Imagine Peace Campaign aims to educate youth against violent practices
Chief Assignment Editor- June 13, 2019 19:40In the lead up to the 2020 Olympics to be held in Tokyo, IIPT’s 2012 Olympic Truce Peace Ambassador Victor Mutanga is launching a global peace campaign. Needed now more ... Read More
Participative tourism: International Greeters Association created in Brussels
Chief Assignment Editor- June 12, 2019 15:32Greeters are local people who give tourists an unusual, original and personal insight into their city or neighborhood, in a friendly and welcoming way. This idea is a perfect example ... Read More
IATA Resolution calls for Implementation of Global Carbon Offsetting Scheme
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 7, 2019 05:25The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 75th Annual General Meeting (AGM) overwhelmingly approved a resolution calling on governments to continue important work for full implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and ... Read More
Sri Lanka still safe for tourists? Heartfelt plea by Jetwing Hotels Chairman Shiromal Cooray
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 25, 2019 23:15Sri Lanka Tourism is actually open for business: There is no threat to the overall safety of visitors. This is the latest message released by Sri Lanka Tourism officials and ... Read More
The Kingdom of Eswatini Tourism Authority Teams up with African Tourism Board
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 31, 2019 06:13The Kingdom of Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland joined the African Tourism Board as its latest member. The Honorable Minister of Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs Moses Vilakati will ... Read More
How to Squeeze in a Dissertation Between Being Busy and Traveling
editor- February 13, 2019 21:05Writing a dissertation is a very time-consuming process. So, how to combine dissertation writing with other important things such as travelling? Here are some tips on it. We say go ... Read More
Waikiki Beach Marriott workers overwhelmingly vote to ratify new contract
Chief Assignment Editor- December 22, 2018 16:24UNITE HERE Local 5 members who work at Waikiki Beach Marriott voted overwhelmingly today to ratify a union contract that covers nearly 500 workers. The contract is modeled after the ... Read More
Power of People proves popular for upcoming BestCities Global Forum in Bogota
editor- December 3, 2018 14:08Leaders will hold talks, workshops, and programs while also learning about the region and culture of Latin America at the BestCities Global Forum to be held in Bogota. Read More
Jim Ferguson appointed to PATA Board as Chapters Representative
editor- June 22, 2016 00:50SAN DIEGO, CA — PATA San Diego Chapter’s, Jim Ferguson, CTC, has been appointed to the PATA Board for 2016-2018, as PATA Chapter Representative, thru his San Diego PATA Chapter ... Read More
Volunteering and tourism having a positive impact on local communities
editor- December 6, 2011 06:45On International Volunteer Day (December 5), celebrated in 2011 under the theme “Volunteering Matters,” UNWTO is highlighting how tourism and volunteer work can make a difference through its UNWTO Read More
