Benchmarking aims to research, analyze, and filter useful strategies from related businesses in order to turn them into potential initiatives. At Raízes Desenvolvimento Sustentável, we use this methodology in our…
We hear a lot about logistical problems and structural issues in the city of Belém when it comes to holding the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations…
“Community-Based Sustainable Tourism in times of Instagram: ecotourism or egotourism?” was the theme of one of the lectures of WTM Latin America, an international tourism fair that took place in…
To be considered a startup, the company must have an innovative business proposal with great growth potential, according to Sebrae’s definition. Community-Based Tourism (CBT), on the other hand, has its…
Bufunfa, bolada, grana, trocado, tutu – these are some of the many slang words, synonyms for ‘money’, found throughout Brazil. The truth is that money is needed for many things…
The economical potential of tourism is undeniable. Specially during the period of Carnival. According to the Ministry of Tourism, it is estimated that the celebration injected R$11 billion into…
In 1999, the destination of Prainha do Canto Verde, in Beberibe (Ceará), Northeast Brazil, was considered for the TO DO! Award, an international award for Responsible Tourism (from Germany). And…
Following here, an article by Tourism Watch about tourism experience in Brazil : “Come in, the house is yours!” Many Brazilians still use this old saying to make visitors…
By Mariana Madureira Published by Tourism Log The Jequitinhonha Valley in Brazil is a region of dry climate, hence also known as “Sertão de Minas”(the state back lands),…
Colombia is using community-based tourism in an alternative way, considering destructive economic sources such as mining, and also as a local development tool in new peaceful times. Teenagers that used…
