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Ana Cueva, Master in Tourism Destination Management, applying her skills in Equador

Although it took me time and lots of effort, I am applying the theory I got during the Master in Tourism Destination Management program. To whoever who wants to apply to this master … and who has the will to impose him or herself a challenge, I would say: Just do it, don’t miss the chance!. Life is a roundabout and maybe this is the opportunity you are looking for to broaden your horizon! [...]

Tourism in Times of Political Crisis: the case of Honduras

Honduras is currently going through a huge political crisis, after a coup d’état took place on the 28th of June. The whole economy of the country has been affected, and tourism is not an exception. Even before the coup d´état, tourists were “flying away”, and specially tourists from the United States who were suggested [...]

Effects of climate change in the Cotopaxi Volcano – Ecuador, and its influence on tourism

It is not easy to understand the effects of the human activities over the world until the nature reacts, and the mankind suffers the consequence of its own actions.  The issue of climate change along the last decade has headed the front page of newspapers and has promoted debates and campaigns worldwide, but the [...]

PERU – Machu Picchu said at risk from tourists

eTN, Jun 23, 2008

The Inca city of Machu Picchu in the Peruvian Andes needs better protection from environmental threats including tourism and fast expansion of a nearby town, a leading conservation group said on Monday. David Sheppard, of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), also said that Russian organisers of the [...]

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS – Tourism this week in Latin America

eTN, Jun 25, 2008

ARGENTINA Two alternative airports to be selected in Bariloche in view of possible inconveniences BRAZIL Visas may be required for British travelers

ECUADOR Whale Watching Season begins in Puerto Lopez

COLOMBIA Diversifies promotion of destinations

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