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How has earthquake affected Chile’s tourism?

Last weekend’s record-setting earthquake in Chile took the world by surprise. With damages still being assessed and the death toll rising as reports continue to come in, how has the disaster affected the country’s tourism industry?

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Get moving to help Peru

In the wake of last month’s massive flooding in Peru that has forced entire communities from their homes and livelihoods, nonprofit geotourism group Planeterra is helping to motivate concerned citizens to lend a helping hand to those affected.

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More help for Haiti gets pushed within travel biz

In the face of a global tragedy, the travel industry is continuing its efforts to rally behind a unified cause – not just with donations, but with action as well.

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Can tourism save Haiti?

Former President Bill Clinton thinks that a tourism revival in Haiti could play a key role in its recovery.

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What is the relationship between tourism and climate change in the developing world?

The connection between climate change and international tourism presents a host of challenges, with a number of varying perspectives that identify how the role of tourism affects both the physical and political sides of the international climate debate.

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Still think climate change is a hoax? 23 million starving Africans disagree

As agricultural and water-supply devastation sweeps across the globe, our food and resource supplies will dwindle to nothing. On this small and fragile planet, East Africa is a lot closer than many will admit.

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How to contribute to post-tsunami efforts in Samoa

While the Samoan government is working tirelessly to provide health care, food, water and basic household items to evacuees, the communities themselves are in dire need for both financial and “in-kind” contributions.

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Rebuilding Hope and Opportunity in Myanmar and Sichuan

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Foundation is calling on the travel industry to support a recovery fund to help rebuild the lives of tourism industry employees in the devastated areas of Myanmar and Sichuan, China.

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