Fake Cultural Tourism in Guam?

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Fake Cultural Tourism in Guam?

Dave Davis writes a thought-provoking column about Guam’s cultural tourism (or lack thereof) in this week’s Pacific Daily News.  He argues that while Guam’s history and indigenous people can claim authentic and unique cultural cultural aspects, these are not the ones presently shown to tourists. He writes: “… nearly everything purported to be culturally indigenous almost certainly... »

Promoting Indigenous Tourism

Friday, February 5, 2010
Promoting Indigenous Tourism

With all the different types of tourism, sometimes it’s hard to sift through and find the ones that are truly worth the effort.  Poorism?  Not so much a fan, thanks.  Staycation?  Uh, no. But here’s one that absosmurfly should be on your radar screen if you’re interested in socially conscious tourism, ecotourism, or sustainable tourism:... »

“Suck it, Thailand!” Kathy Griffin to Become New Laos Tourism Ambassador

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
“Suck it, Thailand!”  Kathy Griffin to Become New Laos Tourism Ambassador

On Tuesday, U.S. comedienne Kathy Griffin was announced as the new Tourism Ambassador to the small Asian country of Laos.  Griffin was chosen based on her innovative communications strategies, love of the stinky durian fruit, and her small frame, similar to the Laotians, said Laotian Director of Tourism and Livestock, Alohi Pimchranon. “We know that... »

Inefficient or Laid Back? Your Ethnocentricity Cannot Be the Judge

Monday, February 1, 2010
Inefficient or Laid Back? Your Ethnocentricity Cannot Be the Judge

  On a recent flight back from a certain Latin American nation, we heard two American women sitting in front of us complaining about the inefficient nature of this particular country.  Because this country has a special place in our small, prune-like heart, we took slight offense.  It’s true that most Latin American countries have... »

Video: “You Can Really Taste the Low Carbon Footprint…”

Saturday, January 30, 2010
Video: “You Can Really Taste the Low Carbon Footprint…”

The next time you’re traveling by subway and looking for some lovin’, perhaps try this approach? Craigslist Missed Connection - watch more funny videos »

Tourism and Seductions of Difference Conference in Portugal

Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Tourism and Seductions of Difference Conference in Portugal

Typically, conferences on tourism and its many iterations are fun, splashy, and include exhibit halls where you can bring back some trinkets for the kiddies.  Not this one.  The  “Tourism and Seductions of Difference: A Critical Tourism Studies Conference” sounds incredibly interesting but why does my brain hurt looking at what they are tackling at this... »

Ecotourism and Cultural Tourism in Cyprus – Opa!

Monday, January 25, 2010
Ecotourism and Cultural Tourism in Cyprus – Opa!

Cyprus is a small island country in the Mediterranean Sea south of Turkey.   Though a small country both in land and population, because of its location, Cyprus has been occupied by major powers throughout history:  Hittites, Assyrians, Phoenicians, Egyptians, Persians, Byzantines, Arabs, and Ottomans.  These occupations have led to Cyprus now being able to... »

We Threw Away a Plastic Bottle Today… But It Was Just One

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
We Threw Away a Plastic Bottle Today… But It Was Just One

Another winner for Best Onion Headline and Story: ‘How Bad For The Environment Can Throwing Away One Plastic Bottle Be?’ 30 Million People Wonder As we’ve said before, funny because true.  Also, sad because true, though.  We admit we’ve thrown away recyclable items – because (shocker) we can be lazy a-holes sometimes.  And it’s true there... »

Help for Haiti

Thursday, January 14, 2010
Help for Haiti

No doubt you are following the horrible and devastating tragedy that the people of Haiti have experienced this week.  The first images of the earthquake’s devastation came through on Twitter, followed quickly by other social network sites, television, and newspapers.  It’s impossible to get away from and while the images and thoughts are disturbing,... »

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