Articles tagged “ethics”

Hotels

Donald Trump’s Washington D.C. Hotel Is Already a Five-Star Ethics Disaster

It can't be easy for hotel employees operating under such a cloud. We would like to see the president put those people and his guests first, instead of himself.

Julie Bykowic, Associated Press | 6 years ago
Donald Trump’s Washington D.C. Hotel Is Already a Five-Star Ethics Disaster

Airlines

People Who Faked Their Way to Sub-$100 Fares on United Can’t Complain

We are no fans of United, but this was no traditional fat finger discount. The hordes of message board-led buyers weren't from Denmark and knew darn well it was an error. They're the airline ticket buying equivalent of people who don't return lost wallets.

Michael Sasso, Bloomberg | 8 years ago

SkiftX

The world’s most ethical destinations for 2013

Great list, and rigorous research has gone into it, unlike the other list-infested travel publications and organizations.

Skift | 10 years ago

Tourism

New Orleans city council steps in as Katrina disaster tourism ticks off a neighborhood

Ninth Ward residents don't appreciate being on the receiving end of curious eyeballs while tour operators bank ticket fees for their urban safaris.

The Daily Telegraph | 10 years ago
New Orleans city council steps in as Katrina disaster tourism ticks off a neighborhood

SkiftX

What happens to a destination when there are just too many tourists?

There's an ethical challenge for consumers. Do you go to a place that's been radically transformed by tourism like Everest, Venice, or Angkor Wat? Or do you embrace something new?

Skift | 10 years ago

Tourism

Some respite for Adaman Islands tribe subject of human safaris

This is the problem of tourism in extreme miniature: Is it ever possible for a destination to retain what makes it unique once outsiders start arriving?

Skift | 10 years ago