Ecuador must act sustainably as it exploits mineral reserves
The Ecuadoran Government has grand plans for its mining industry, hoping to make the most of the country’s rich natural resources. In order to do so sustainably, it will need to consider the rights of its indigenous communities
More than sea-mantics: the legal status of the Caspian Sea
For decades, the question of how to delimit the Caspian Sea among its five surrounding states has proven unanswerable. Last year’s landmark convention provided a breakthrough that may deliver commercial and security benefits
Hawaii’s tourism sector yet to recover from Kīlauea eruption
In 2018, images of violent volcanic eruptions in Hawaii were beamed across the globe. Almost a year later, the state’s tourism sector is still struggling to recover
Tour de Girona: cycling finds a new destination of choice
Offering varied terrain and an ideal climate all year round, Girona is a cyclist’s dream. As further services emerge to cater to cycling tourists specifically, more people are riding through this Catalonian gem
Stop over in the stylish design capital of Finland
With Finnair offering stopovers in Helskini for flights between Europe and Asia, the 2012 design capital is an appealing destination for international travellers
Tribal tourism is exploiting indigenous people
In 2018, attempts to reach the isolated Sentinelese tribe reignited criticism of tribal tourism, a destructive practice that threatens the survival of indigenous communities
Experience Omani opulence at the Hormuz Grand Muscat
Oman’s popularity as a destination for business travellers and tourists is fast increasing. Leading the industry’s evolution is the Hormuz Grand Muscat, a Radisson Collection Hotel
Rwanda’s position in the tourism sector strengthens
Rwanda has undergone an astonishing transformation to become one of Africa’s top destinations for business events
Explore the coastline of Ireland’s coolest town
County Donegal in Ireland has long been overshadowed by larger regions like Dublin and Cork, but travellers are now discovering it as one of the country’s best-kept secrets
Place branding attracts tourists but leaves residents resentful
Low-cost travel has made the tourism market more competitive than ever. Increasingly, locations are using place branding to stand out from the crowd, but they should be wary of upsetting the locals
The Hawaii Convention Centre celebrates Hawaii’s aloha spirit
The Hawaii Convention Centre has 20 years of experience hosting business events. Over the decades, it has developed a number of programmes to cater to its guests and care for the environment simultaneously
The cost of the cup
Qatar’s contentious 2022 World Cup bid has sparked an international discussion about money and morality. As the country prepares to host the tournament, this debate continues to rage