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A FEW WORDS FROM SPEAKERS AT THE INDIGENOUS TOURISM FORUM OF THE AMERICAS
The first-ever Indigenous Tourism Forum of the Americas kicked off on Indigenous People’s Day and brought together key leaders and stakeholders in the development and promotion of Indigenous Tourism across the Americas. Though our speakers and 241 attendees connected...
Students Rise to COVID-19 Recovery Challenges in Belize and Grenada
Every year, students from the George Washington University Master of Tourism Administration program (MTA) spend two weeks over the summer working on consulting projects for a travel destination. They tackle real life tourism challenges and assist countries beyond the...
STUDENTS REFLECT ON THEIR VIRTUAL CONSULTING PROJECTS WITH THE BELIZE MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND GRENADA TOURISM AUTHORITY
“We created a COVID-19 Digital Toolkit Video Series for tourism businesses in Belize to help them better position themselves using online tools and platforms in response to the pandemic. It was very meaningful to be able to create a useful resource and provide it...
Why this travel company is committed to reconciliation with First Nations Australians
The Australia-based responsible tour operator Intrepid Travel has always been committed to making a real difference in travel destinations by investing in local communities, human rights initiatives, wildlife conservation projects and the environment. As Intrepid's...
Guest Editorial: Ed Hall III, Transportation Specialist & Tourism Coordinator, Bureau of Indian Affairs
The Organization of American States and the George Washington University International Institute of Tourism Studies in collaboration with the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs have organized a virtual gathering, October 12th through 16th, that will give Indigenous,...
