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Dr Harold Goodwin has worked on 4 continents with local communities, their governments and the inbound and outbound tourism industry. He is a Professor Emeritus and Responsible Tourism Director at the Institute of Place Management at Manchester Metropolitan University, Managing Director of the Responsible Tourism Partnership and adviser to the World Travel Market on its Responsible Tourism programme at WTM London, which attracts 4000 participants each year, and WTM Africa and Latin America and Arabian Travel Market. He chairs the panels of judges for the World Responsible Tourism Awards and the other Awards in the family, Africa, India and Latin America. Harold founded the ICRTD series of International Conferences on Responsible Tourism in Destinations in 2002, he co-chairs the conferences with the local host organisation. He is also Founder Director of the International Centre for Responsible Tourism which he founded in 2002 and which promotes the principles of the Cape Town Declaration.

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Can you eat the view?

Clearly, you cannot eat the view. Twenty years ago, the Countryside Agency in the UK ran a campaign to encourage consumers to purchase fruit, vegetables and […]

29 June 2023

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The world’s most extreme travel experiences

If smashing frontier taboos is your jam, then seek no further. Who knows, you might just help with conservation and contribute to the sum of human […]

29 June 2023

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Brussels to celebrate Magritte’s 125th anniversary with unique art installations in the city

On Friday June 23rd, the City of Brussels announced that, to mark the 125th anniversary of Magritte’s birth, some of the capital’s shopping streets are being […]

28 June 2023

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World’s biggest cruise ship sets sail

The world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas, has embarked on its inaugural journey. The massive vessel, measuring a staggering 365 meters […]

28 June 2023

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World’s largest communications satellite achieves 4G capabilities for everyday smartphones

In a groundbreaking achievement for the telecommunications industry, AST SpaceMobile has announced successful tests of space-based cellular broadband that delivers 4G data speeds directly to unmodified […]

28 June 2023

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New York’s buildings are slowly sinking parts of the city

More than 8 million people live in New York City (NYC), which has been observed to be sinking 1–2 mm/year. 1. Low-lying geography While there are […]

28 June 2023

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Brussels’ European Quarter to be redesigned into a sustainable city district

Plans to redevelop around 300,000 m² of office space in the heart of Brussels have been announced. The redevelopment project, entrusted to Plusoffice Architects and Cityforward, […]

28 June 2023

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Helsinki Airport increases carry-on liquid allowance to two litres

Over the past few years, airports around the world have been deploying smarter scanners, allowing passengers to leave their electronics and liquids inside their hand luggage […]

28 June 2023

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Billionaires lament Naples’ ban on superyachts

The city of Naples has stopped allowing superyachts to dock into its ports, leaving billionaires ‘stranded’ in their vessels and complaining about the new measures. Starting […]

28 June 2023

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11 football fields of forest were lost per minute in 2022, new data shows

Tropical primary forests lost 10% more primary rainforest in 2022 than in 2021, according to new data from the University of Maryland and Global Forest Watch […]

28 June 2023

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Swimming in Paris’ Seine River to be possible by 2025

The Seine River, crossing the French capital, has long been a popular attraction for locals and tourists alike, be it cruising underneath the Eiffel Tower or […]

28 June 2023

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People living near airports at higher risk of heart attacks, new study suggests

People living near airports may be slightly more susceptible to heart attacks and related issues, a study published in the online journal Environment International journal suggests. […]

27 June 2023

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8 countries where you’re not expected to leave a tip

When it comes to international travel or experiencing different cultures, one aspect that often perplexes visitors is the customs and expectations surrounding tipping. While tipping may […]

27 June 2023

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Number of people with diabetes could double to 1.3 billion by 2050, new study warns

Diabetes cases worldwide could reach 1.3 billion by 2050, more than twice as many as in 2021, if effective strategies are not planned, a study published […]

27 June 2023

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When going on a holiday, there are many activities to choose from. You can go on a hiking adventure, visit a museum or go look for […]

27 June 2023

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These are the 50 best restaurants in the world for 2023

Since its beginning in 2002, the World’s 50 Best Restaurants initiative has become an esteemed institution in the culinary world. Designed to showcase the pinnacle of […]