Regulation frames the relations between the public sector, businesses, and civil society, and shapes how markets function in an economy. Regulation can enhance welfare in society through the protection of public health, environment and other public goods, the promotion of fair competition, and market efficiency; however, the opposite is also true, regulation can generate … [Read more...] about The Need to Strengthen Tourism Regulatory Policy
Climate smart tourism: second chances are not possible
We are immersed in the celebration of the UN Climate Change Conference - COP25 - where world leaders have come together to ponder on paths to reach the Paris Agreement. The conference couldn´t be timelier, as new data highlight that the climate change threat is worsening rapidly, and that worldwide coordinated action is needed. The tourism sector, one of the most important … [Read more...] about Climate smart tourism: second chances are not possible