Reflections on Voluntourism

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Download this post As a pdf: reflections-on-voluntourism-paul-miedema.pdf In MSWord: Reflections on Voluntourism Paul Miedema A presentation by Paul Miedema to SAYTC (the South African Youth Travel Confederation; formerly BSA – Backpacking South Africa) Mr. Miedema runs Calabash Tours – ‘At…

‘Green Goal 2010 Action Plan’ and Workshop Series win Impumelelo Sustainability Award

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CITY OF CAPE TOWN MEDIA RELEASE MAY 2010 Host City Cape Town’s ‘Green Goal 2010 Action Plan’ and Workshop Series win Impumelelo Sustainability Award The City of Cape Town is proud to announce that its environmental programme for the 2010…

This Tourism Week Special Edition: Indaba 2010 Day 2

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Brought to you by B&B Sure – Used by more B&Bs and Guest Houses than any other insurance policy in South Africa! Chin Up It always amazes me that Father Christmas – and his presents – take so long to…

Tourism Is Going To Die If We Don’t Listen To This Man

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Tourism is not sustainable. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again (“Tourism is not sustainable”) Watch this YouTube vid and you’ll see what has to be done if we want to save our industry. In fact – watch…

Travel Writing – The Double-Edged Sword

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You’ve probably noticed that I don’t write about surfing (although, of course, because you’ve been onto my blog – www.thistourismweek.co.za – you’re familiar with my surf board). But no – I do sometimes write about surfing. I’ve written about the…