VoluntourismGal is the blog of the consulting practice Lasso Communications. At Lasso we try to further the voluntourism field through helping companies with strategic decisions, marketing campaigns and research. Below is a combination of studies we have been involved in as well as some great studies we feel everyone should read.
Social Media Usage Patterns Among Travel Tour Operators
State of the Volunteer Travel Industry 2009
Volunteer Travel Insights 2009
Climate Change and Its Impact on Adventure Tourism
Sustainable Travel International’s Best Practices
U.S. Tourism Market Trends for Adventure Travel Companies and Destinations
Perceived Effects of International Volunteering: Reports from Alumni
Traveler’s Philanthropy: Do’s and Don’ts of Travel Giving
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An interesting and valuable contribution. Important information for those of us involved in voluntourism.
There is lots of talk about international or destination voluntourism, but what about staying local? Are there organizations that will host a local volunteer trip for the day/a week/whatnot in/or around your community?
I second what John Dwyer has said above. I am especially interested in the publication “Do’s and Don’ts of Travel Giving.”
This is very helpful. Our organization is also embarking on a volunteer vacations program. Thanks for sharing this. 🙂
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