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The VolunTourist™ Newsletter

In this issue of our quarterly newsletter, the first feature highlights a VolunTourism trip to Peru by Dr. Larry Beck and his thoughts related to the experience.

The second feature article is a response to a request I submitted to the folks at Travelocity to give readers a better understanding of why the online travel portal has embraced VolunTourism, suprisingly it started with a VolunTourism Honeymoon.

In this issue's Columns, So You May Know shares the story of two entrepreneurs and their quest to start a VolunTourism company that is "Not-For-Profit-Only." Wisdom & Insight offers some excerpts from a recent talk given by David Clemmons at the Gros Morne International Summit on Sustainable Tourism. This issue's 3Q's focus on response to natural disasters as we Revisit Relief VolunTourism. The Supply Chain delivers a view of Social Tours, Social Treks, and VolunTourism In Nepal, while VT-Lines asks: Is VolunTourism A Good Idea? And, Dr. Nancy McGehee connects with Tara Pazanski and Dr. Lori Pennington-Gray from the University of Flordia in reviewing their research on Voluntourism At Conventions. Read More>>>

Please join us on January 6, 2009 at 10AM EST/7 AM PST (15:00 GMT) for our weekly 60-minute Webcast - Episode #65: Surfing & VolunTourism Guests: Dave Aabo, Founder, Waves For Development; and Jess Ponting, PhD., of San Diego State University. Discussion: My guests will join me to address the following questions: (1) What is Surfing VolunTourism? (2) What are some of the examples of Surfing VolunTourism that exist around the world? (3) From an industry that has traditionally supported environmental and ocean conservation initiatives, what does this departure from the norm say about the surfing community and its ongoing evolution? Please join us for answers to these questions and more during this episode of The VolunTourist.

12/18 - Hard Work... And Soft Sheets

12/13 - Labours Of Love: Finding Ways To Make A Difference

12/10 - Adieu Extravagance, Bonjour, Engagement: The Travel World's Wakeup Call

12/26 - Seven Things You (May Not) Know The AVMF Offers

12/11 - 'Voluntourism' Wins Soft Power Education 1st Place In Educating Africa Award

12/06 - The Voluntourism Effect: Case Studies And Investigation (Academic Conference)