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What are the Different Types of Tourism?

Solimar International

As one of the most powerful industries in the world, tourism has a great potential to become a force for good when driving economic and social development. However, this can only be achieved by appropriate planning – and with so many different types of tourism, it can sometimes be hard to accomplish. Sustainable tourism.

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Sustainable Tourism in Liberia: Digital Marketing and Development

Solimar International

Liberia is a country that suffered from political turmoil between 1989 and 2003. Tragically, this political turmoil also destroyed Liberia’s tourism sector. The government also aims to do this through digital marketing and sustainable development of their tourism sector. million hectares of forested land: 43.4%

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Local Artisans and Craftsmanship Revival Through Tourism

Solimar International

Local Artisans and Craftsmanship Revival Through Tourism Artisan development and craftsmanship are important tools for local economic development and job creation. Tourism has helped restore and close the disconnect between rural and urban craftsmen and their networks and markets. It also leads to upward mobility.

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Unlocking the Potential: Understanding the Impact of Tourism for Development

Solimar International

In a world that thrives on exploration and cultural exchange, sustainable tourism development is a strong force capable of driving positive change and fostering sustainable development. It’s indisputable that tourism provides a positive experience for the tourists themselves.

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My Solimar Internship Experience: Supporting the Liberia Project

Solimar International

As a recent graduate of the European Masters in Tourism Management program , a joint program with three universities in Denmark, Slovenia, and Spain. I was looking for an opportunity where my interests in sustainable tourism and social media marketing could be met. Thus, in 2019, tourism contributed 9.7%

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Sustainable Tourism in Liberia: Rebuilding Post-Conflict, Post-Endemic Zones

Solimar International

Sustainable tourism in Liberia can contribute to regenerating the economy through providing significant benefits to local communities. This piece explains how Liberia can be restored through sustainable tourism. However, it was not until 2003 when thousands of women staged protests to end the decade of violence. .

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Before Coronavirus: How the Travel Industry Overcame Its Five Biggest Crises

AltexSoft Travel

Before the coronavirus outbreak, tourism supported roughly one out of ten jobs in the world, accounting for 10 percent of global GDP. Tourism proved its resilience and ability to learn lessons from crisis multiple times. The skyrocketing cost of fuel severely affected tourism, especially — the airline industry. Short stays.

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