Author: Iiris Hämäläinen Many travelers are now asking: what is community-based tourism? To put it shortly, the meaning of community-based tourism (CBT) is about local communities owning and leading tourism initiatives. It gives communities the power to shape how they…
Author: Iiris Hämäläinen Eco-Lodge. Eco-Tour. Eco-adventure. Eco-friendly safari. Eco-this and eco-that. Ecotourism is the fastest growing sector within the tourism industry, expanding at a rate of 10% to 30% per year. This is fueled by increasing awareness of environmental issues…
Author: Iiris Hämäläinen Let’s go on a journey. Not the one that leads straight to Indonesia’s tourism hotspot Bali, but a different route. One that goes through the islands of Sumatra, Java, Sumba and Flores, exploring the wisdom of Indigenous…
Author: Inemesit Ukpanah Today, millions of people are choosing volunteer travel as a means of getting more from the world through sharing skills and exchanging cultures. In 2024 alone, fewer than 1 million Americans volunteered abroad, contributing to a global…
Community-Based Tourism (CBT) has emerged as a transformative way to connect with local cultures, protect natural environments, and empower communities. More than just a travel trend, CBT represents a shift toward ethical, sustainable, and immersive tourism. What is Community-Based Tourism?…
Authored: Iiris Hämäläinen and Inemesit Ukpanah MANDALIKA, INDONESIA - In the rolling hills of Mandalika, beyond the luxury resorts and surf-friendly beaches, a quieter voice is rising, which has long been overlooked in the conversation. It comes from the Sasak…
Author: Iiris Hämäläinen Drums rolling, colourful costumes twirling, a mysterious smoke swelling in the rays of a dawning sun. Tourists prepare with their cameras. Dancers find their positions on the stage, and the gates of a cultural theme park swing…
By Fair Tourism Team What Tourists Forget to Ask: Voices of the Village Speak Out The thrill of arriving somewhere new is something every traveller knows, that blast of fresh air, unfamiliar sights and the sound of everything being discovered. But…
by Inemesit Ukpanah A sunrise over Bali’s rice terraces. A child in a tribal village smiles at the camera. A remote waterfall, now crowded with tripods and sandals. Every year, millions of travellers share their most beautiful moments online, but…
[rev_slider_vc alias="hungary-budapest"] Exploring Hungary: A travel story from Budapest
