Asian Encounters is a social enterprise based on a social network for promoting pro-poor Community Based Tourism (CBT). We call this e-CBT.
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Hi all…I am not sure if I am posting my experiences in the correct place, but this seems as good as a place as any :) While I have stayed at a number of home stays during my research work and tra…
Started by Stan Karanasios. Last reply by Roger Harris Jan 23.
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Dr Taleb Rifai the new head of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation
Posted by Roger Harris on March 9, 2010 at 10:54pm
Launch of a New book on Pro-poor Tourism
Posted by Bill Tuffin on February 25, 2010 at 4:06pm
New Book from the Overseas Development Institute: Tourism and Poverty Reduction: Pathways to Prosperity
Posted by Roger Harris on February 25, 2010 at 10:21am
CBT in China
Posted by Bill Tuffin on February 25, 2010 at 9:41am — 1 Comment
Asian Development Bank says "Developing community-based tourism should be given importance."
Posted by Roger Harris on February 24, 2010 at 12:22pm
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A brand new edition of the Ethical Travel Guide which has grown to include more than 400 places in over 70 countries, many of which won't be found in other guidebooks or on the internet.
This fully revised second edition is the essential resource for responsible global travel, providing a wealth of new ideas for your next holiday. The extensive directory has been updated and expanded, listing hundreds of places to visit and stay all over the world. From trekking in Bolivia to luxury culinary breaks in Crete, there is something for every taste and budget.
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(2009, Earthscan, 276 pages)
Price: £14.99
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