Tourism in Afghanistan was not conceivable nor commercialized during the 20-year US military occupation, nor at its end in 2021, when American forces dramatically pulled out from Kabul. The international community expected the Taliban to swiftly regain control and implement … Continue reading
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The Inequalities of Backpacking: Who Really Gets to Wander?
A one-way ticket. A weathered backpack. A carefully planned yet spontaneous itinerary leading to self-discovery in distant lands. For decades, backpacking has been romanticized as a rite of passage — a rebellion against routine, a rejection of materialism, an immersion … Continue reading
Le développement au prix de l’authenticité : La Thaïlande et le paradoxe tourisme/culture
Dans les années 1950-1960, la vision du tourisme comme un moteur de développement économique pour les pays du Sud émerge. Kurt Kraft publie sa thèse sur le tourisme en tant que redistributeur de richesses, proposant que les habitants des … Continue reading
Gambians Deserve an Equitable Post-Pandemic Society
Clearly, the economic and democratic problems that The Gambia faces in this nearly post-pandemic environment are significant. What are some possible solutions?
Dubai’s Artificial Islands : Cutting Edge Innovation or Ecological Disaster?
Dubai’s relationship to the environment is problematic as its avant-guardist ambitions clash with the persistence of a sustainable environment and, therefore, a sustainable future. Among other practices, the artificial islands off the coast of the city have grave environmental consequences, such as excessive use of natural resources, the slow decline of biodiversity, along with the extinction of wildlife and vegetation.
The COVID-19 Pandemic: Spreading but Not Travelling
Globally, the negative repercussions of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have been experienced by numerous sectors that contribute to the world’s economy, including international travel and tourism. Border closures and restrictions regarding non-essential travel in an attempt to contain the virus heavily affected such travel rates and the accompanying industries within these sectors, resulting in millions of jobs lost, a decline in tourism, and a substantial loss in the GDP - both worldwide and within nations.