This morning, Tourism shares fall and Oil shares rise. It is clear who profits from Forever War. Yet, Tourism leaders are cowards when it comes to calling a spade a spade. This is no accident, just look at who owns what and the close connections of large tourism corporations with the military-industrial-financial complex. www.reuters.com/world/china/global-markets-wrapup-…
A free stick for hard-working irregular migrants and a 5M carrot for criminals? www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/6/12/trump-launches…
Trump launches website for $5m ‘gold card’ granting US residency | Donald Trump News | Al Jazeera
US president unveils site for applicants to register interest for ‘Trump Card’ granting path to citizenship.
French OTA Evaneos, a certified B Corp, have placed posters in the Paris Metro singling out/mocking "Mykonos" and "Santorini" for Overtourism. A post on LinkedIn reads "At Evaneos, we believe travel shouldn’t mean following the crowds, but escaping them. That’s why we made a bold decision: this summer, we’ve removed Santorini and Mykonos from our offer to raise awareness about the real impact of... Show more
South Africa: Cutting off rhino horns is 'effective' against poaching, according to study in Kruger Park environs. However it is no panacea as the operation is expensive, stressful for the animal, may affect breeding patterns, and must be repeated as the horn regrows fully within 2 years - even half a horn, can attract poachers. The key solution is to tackle the origins of poaching - poverty and... Show more
A new study finds that dehorning rhinos stops poaching | AP News
A study published in the academic journal Science has found that cutting off the horns of rhinos in Africa leads to a reduction in poaching…
Belize: The Mesoamerican Reef, second largest in the world, has been hit by "stony coral tissue loss disease" (SCTLD) and about 50% of coral species are in danger from the rapidly-spreading, high-mortality disease. It's exact cause is unknown but rising water temperatures and wastewater pollution certainly play a role by weakening the coral. Current "cures" are very expensive and impractical as... Show more
Bans are in fashion... Trump has banned nationals from 12 countries over 'security concerns', while the EU has banned Tanzanian and Suriname airlines over 'safety concerns'. A total of 169 airlines are now banned from EU airspace, including companies from 17 countries with 'systemic safety oversight issues', and several airlines from other nations. Bans are of course easier than lending a hand... Show more
Oceans: a new study finds that acidification of 60% of global waters already reached the planetary boundary in 2020! Higher CO2 emissions dissolve in seawater, forming carbonic acid, which increases ocean acidity and makes it dangerous for marine life, particularly organisms with shells or skeletons, by hindering their ability to form and maintain them. In turn this endangers essential habitats... Show more
‘Ticking timebomb’: sea acidity has reached critical levels, threatening entire ecosystems – study | Ocean acidification | The Guardian
Ocean acidification has already crossed a crucial threshold for planetary health, scientists say in unexpected finding
Never before have so many eyes been fixed upon a small sailboat peacefully crossing the waters of the - still blue, despite our 'best efforts' - Mediterranean. May it peacefully complete its peaceful, humanitarian mission, although it is highly unlikely... Maximum respect to the brave, ever-inspiring Greta and her fellow intrepid travellers! www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/6/4/madleen-g…
Madleen Gaza flotilla live tracker: Greta Thunberg, crew reach Egypt | Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Israeli media says activists face detention if they fail to comply with Israeli army orders.
Hopefully some of Princess Diana's spirit can be found in her son's travel charity and its aims. On the other hand, when sustainability and the establishment mix usually the center of gravity of sustainable tourism shifts towards a more conservative and corporate-friendly direction. It falls on the shoulders of those doing the real work, rather than on the official and busy with so many other... Show more
TTG - Travel industry news - 'He really wants to move the needle': Prince Harry's travel charity chief lays out 50-year vision
In a rare interview, Travalyst chief executive Sally Davey tells Ilaria Grasso Macola why Prince Harry’s sustainable travel charity is focusing on projects that will have a lasting impact over…
Ghudu, a community tourism project in Dhofar, the green, mountainous southern tip of Oman, covered by mist during the summer months. Founded by two young Omani women, it targets intrepid visitors (this being an area bordering Yemen) who seek authentic, immersive tourism experiences while empowering local communities. www.newarab.com/features/meet-tribal-guides-sharin…
Meet the tribal guides sharing Dhofar’s culture with the world
Dhofar’s mist-covered mountains and ancient traditions are coming to life, as local tribal guides share their cultural heritage through sustainable tourism
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