How to...? Tips and tools series launched
This project developed practical how to information for tourism companies in South and Southern Africa on implementing local linkages and partnerships, and enhancing local impact. The aim is to assist those companies that would like to do more, but could benefit from practical advice on how.

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PPT Caribbean Project Launch and Workshop
The objective of this project is to increase the development benefits of tourism in the Caribbean. A set of practical guidelines is being produced for the Dominican Republic and broader best practice guidelines are also being developed for the Caribbean region as a whole.

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The Indian Ocean Disaster and Tourism
The effect on tourism in tsunami-hit areas of the Indian Ocean has been devastating. Reconstruction is underway, but will the poor workers and entrepreneurs be able to participate? Alongside the chalets and bars, will the fishing boats, sewing machines and rickshaws be replaced too? Reconstruction of the industry must incorporate strategies for pro-poor tourism, to enable those dependent on tourism to rebuild their livelihoods too.

See: ODI Opinions: The Indian Ocean Disaster and Tourism

A Different Way of Doing Business
This paper argues that the tourism sector needs to go much further in shifting from philanthropic approaches to community benefit to pro-poor approaches that entail doing business differently. It goes beyond generalisations about what companies should do to look at some of the nitty gritty of how they can implement changed practice and illustrates that there is much that ‘mainstream’ commercial tourism can do to embrace pro-poor approaches.

Presentations from the World Travel Market Meeting November 2004
At the World Travel Market Meeting in London, November 2004 representatives of the PPT Pilots Programme, GTZ, the International Centre for Responsible Tourism and Oxfam spoke on the topic of 'Poverty reduction included in the package? How resorts and hotels contribute to local economic development; examples from Africa and the Caribbean.' The presentations aimed to inform tour operators about linkages that are being implemented, and the challenges, benefits and lessons that are emerging from practical experience.

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