Don't be afraid to ask your hotel or tour operator questions like where they acquire their food and materials; whether they train locals for managerial positions and pay them fair wages; if they support local schools, hospitals, or orphanages; if they have truly ecofriendly policies that don't deplete local resources--basically, if they really care about the impact they are making.
As more and more people traverse the globe, plopping down in "exotic" countries with little knowledge of local culture or politics, it's no wonder that the term responsible tourism is gaining credence.
Locals Online is a program that provides training and Web content to SEIU
local unions.
in any part of America, or do the same at 10 o'clock or 11 o'clock, and you are likely to encounter one of the oddest, if not most pernicious, phenomenons on television: the
local newscast.
6 billion over the next two years to help the state through its budget crisis,
local governments will receive long-term fiscal protection and stability through a Constitutional Amendment slated for the November ballot.
The
local unions involved in the contract negotiations include:
I believe it is an important step forward for both
locals.
Local tie: Lived in Sherman Oaks/attended UCLA/works at USC
Ideal for those planning to spend the day outdoors,
Local Wireless provides access to up-to-the-minute weather updates so golfers will never have to worry about getting caught in the rain.
Leveraging
local search opportunities is increasingly important for Internet Yellow Pages and search engines," said Dana Todd, member of the
Local Search Guide Advisory Board and president of the Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO), a
Local Search Guide partner.
In addition to providing a central resource for vertical directories, we are proposing an industry-wide definition of vertical directories for feedback from industry thought-leaders, including the new
Local Search Guide Advisory Board," said Stephanie Hobbs, vice president of marketing communications for the YPA.
The Yellow Pages Association's
Local Search Guide is a valuable resource that provides an unbiased overview of the
local search marketplace," said Greg Sterling, senior vice president for The Kelsey Group.
