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Welcoming the World: Equity and Empathy in Modern Hospitality

In a world where travel is more accessible than ever, inclusive hospitality means more than just good service, it’s about making every guest and employee feel they truly belong. It includes accessibility, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse identities. As stated in ‘Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the hospitality and tourism workplace: A quantitative systematic...

Insta-Attraction: What Makes Tourism Posts Go Viral?

A strong and positive Tourism Destination Image (TDI) serves as a crucial catalyst in attracting potential travelers, functioning not only as a magnet for visitation but also as a strategic differentiator in an increasingly competitive global tourism market. In the post-pandemic landscape—where tourism remains one of the sectors most affected by COVID-19—the role of TDI...

Enhancing Urban Accessibility: Addressing the Needs of People with Disabilities

It is not surprising that people with physical and mental disabilities have much trouble moving around urban cities/destinations. Some areas in the cities are even utterly inaccessible to some of them, as there is a lack of accessible options. When you spend time in cities, it has become increasingly clear that the city plan has...

Transforming Urban Spaces: How Planning Can Elevate the Lives of Teenage Girls and Boys

Teenagers are often disregarded when urban planners work on their plans, projects, research, and policies. Urban planners usually work directly with fellow adults, not realizing that urban environments can impact teenage girls and boys differently from adults. This article is about how the effects of urban planning impact the mental health of teenage boys and...

Impacts of Climate change on cultural diversity and tourism in the Mediterranean region

The Mediterranean region consists of three continents i.e. Europe, Asia and Africa sharing borders around the Mediterranean Sea. The region is a host for remarkable natural diversity and socio-cultural values. Currently the region is a habitat for over 500 million people made up of a high density of the population with urban and infrastructure near...