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Community and Fair Tourism: how can we remove barriers to gender equality?

Community-based tourism, Fair business, Gender equity, Africa +4

29 September 2025

Community and Fair Tourism: how can we remove barriers to gender equality?

The tourism sector is one of the most dynamic in the world and represents a major economic opportunity, particularly in…

Inclusion of people with disabilities in community tourism: concrete experiences in Europe and Mexico

Accessibility, Community-based tourism, Disability, Inclusion +2

10 September 2025

Inclusion of people with disabilities in community tourism: concrete experiences in Europe and Mexico

On 17 July 2025, the International Social Tourism Organisation's working group on Community and Fair Tourism organised a round table…

Community-based tourism: Between shared governance and local autonomy. What role for public authorities?

Community-based tourism, Fair business, Host communities, Public authorities +6

Community-based tourism: Between shared governance and local autonomy. What role for public authorities?

Supported by local civil society organisations, community-based tourism aims to strengthen the economic, social and cultural autonomy of local communities.…

Universities, NGOs and community-based tourism: Reinventing partnerships

Community-based tourism, Fair business, Host communities, Africa +4

Universities, NGOs and community-based tourism: Reinventing partnerships

As part of the 22 April 2025 session of ISTO's ‘Community and Fair Tourism’ Working Group, a round table brought…

A 6th International Week of Fair and Sustainable Tourism for All, rich in commitments!

Best practices, Environment, Fair business, Inclusion +7

A 6th International Week of Fair and Sustainable Tourism for All, rich in commitments!

From 3 to 10 June 2025, ISTO and its members enthusiastically celebrated the 6th edition of the International Week of…

Between Folklorisation and Vitrification: What are the Challenges and Prospects for Community-Based Tourism?

Community-based tourism, Host communities, Africa, Americas +3

Between Folklorisation and Vitrification: What are the Challenges and Prospects for Community-Based Tourism?

Community and fair-trade tourism is currently at the heart of many debates. Can it really be a lever for cultural…

Encuentro de las Américas de Turismo Social 2025 – Florianópolis, Brazil

Accessibility, Best practices, Inclusion, ISTO +6

Encuentro de las Américas de Turismo Social 2025 – Florianópolis, Brazil

Social tourism has proven to be a key tool for inclusion, the balanced development of communities and the development of…

The ISTO Awards 2024 winners have been announced!

Best practices, Innovation, ISTO, Tourism +3

26 October 2024

The ISTO Awards 2024 winners have been announced!

The ceremony for the second edition of the ISTO Awards took place in San José, Costa Rica, on the occasion…

Another wonderful edition of the International Week for Fair and Sustainable Tourism for All!

ISTO, Africa, Americas, Europe

Another wonderful edition of the International Week for Fair and Sustainable Tourism for All!

One of the key activities of the International Social Tourism Organisation (ISTO) is to highlight its members' initiatives to promote…

It is time for the second edition of the ISTO Awards!

Associations, Innovation, ISTO, Public authorities +7

It is time for the second edition of the ISTO Awards!

Thanks to the many entries received and the involvement of ISTO members through their inspiring projects, the first edition of…

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