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... »

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:... »

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... »

  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... »

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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... »

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... »

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... »

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,... »