Introduction In the last years, concern for animal welfare has grown, which has led its way into the tourism industry as well (Reynolds and Braithwaite, 2001). Yet, the main focus in the literature has been on the impact of tourism on animals and their ecology (e.g. Christiansen et al., 2010; Ventre and Jett, 2015; Muyambi, 2005; INTOSAI, 2013; Green and Higginbottom, 2001) … [Read more...] about The management of free-roaming dogs in Rhodes, Greece: a multi-stakeholder approach
Tourism Ethics
Corporate Social Responsibility for Inbound Tour Operators in Vietnam: Perception and Reality and introducting Travelife Certification for the Travel sector
Introduction “The tourism sector has been a major factor in job creation, economic development and poverty alleviation in Vietnam, leaving no doubt that tourism has played a crucial role in our country’s overall socio-economic development,” said Vice-President Nguyen Thi Doan of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at The World Travel & Tourism Council’s Global Leaders for … [Read more...] about Corporate Social Responsibility for Inbound Tour Operators in Vietnam: Perception and Reality and introducting Travelife Certification for the Travel sector
Tourism with a conscience – An empircal investigation of the perception of travelers on CSR-certification of tour operators based in Germany
Introduction The thesis underlying this article investigated the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment of tour operators based in Germany. Tour operators are organizations that have the power to influence the journeys that tourists experience. The research uncovered that certification of tour operators and the communication of sustainable tourism through … [Read more...] about Tourism with a conscience – An empircal investigation of the perception of travelers on CSR-certification of tour operators based in Germany
