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Caucasus Tourism and me in 2017 – reasons to celebrate!

The rapid growth in tourism in Georgia is NOT a reason to celebrate – but my 2017 definitely was!  In 2015 I made a risky but also much-needed and exciting decision to change career and work in sustainable tourism in … Continue reading

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Sustainable mountain tourism development in Georgia: insights from Tourism Forum 2017

The Tourism Cooperation Forum 2017 “Sustainable Mountain Resort Development” was organised by GIZ Georgia (the German development agency) last month in Gudauri mountain resort in northern Georgia. I was one of the speakers and helped with moderating various conference sessions. … Continue reading

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Powerful documentary “Virunga” released on Netflix today – watch and take action

Armed rangers escort Virunga’s director Emmanuel de Merode into the village of Nyakakoma on the shore of Lake Edward. Photo credit to Martin Fletcher, The Telegraph   Today is the world release of Virunga. Do everything you can to watch … Continue reading

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