Monthly Archives: April 2011

angels

Posted on April 27, 2011 by ronmader

Yesterday’s top view on my Flickr account was this graphic: Be not forgetful to entertain strangers for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. – Hebrews 13:1-2 I adore this quote but I am absolutely mystified as to how it generated … Continue reading →

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Viva South Africa!

Posted on April 24, 2011 by ronmader

Next week I am heading to South Africa! All I can say on this Easter Sunday is Viva Social Media, Free Wine and Responsible Tourism! Or at least that’s what I titled the latest video conversation (see below). Please join … Continue reading →

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collaboration

Posted on April 24, 2011 by ronmader

buzzword bingo: Collaboration = To work with others Let’s be clever and work smarter, not harder. Many tourism players are aware that improving collaboration is a worthy objective, yet they feel stymied by how to put practice into action. Instead … Continue reading →

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Buzzword Bingo: Easter Egg

Posted on April 18, 2011 by ronmader

Buzzword Bingo: Easter egg – Hidden content intentionally inserted by the creators

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Zebra

Posted on April 17, 2011 by ronmader

Presenting the art, trees and market of La Estacion Animoto Video: Zebra

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Imagining Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Posted on April 12, 2011 by ronmader

In 2011 friends and I are taking a close-up look at city environments around the world. The big event will be the May 6 Responsible Tourism in Cities conference in Durban, South Africa. On the way to and from I … Continue reading →

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Manaakitanga

Posted on April 11, 2011 by ronmader

Manaakitanga = respect for hosts and kindness to guests This Maori concept is one of my favorites as it solidifies the notion that tourism offers a potential win-win situation. Out of balance it doesn’t work as someone gets taken advantage. … Continue reading →

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Imagining London

Posted on April 10, 2011 by ronmader

Logic will take you from A to B, imagination will take you everywhere. – Albert Einstein The stars are lining up. I am heading to South Africa in May to share in a conference on Responsible Tourism in Cities. Crossing … Continue reading →

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In a small town being neighborly is essential and every local job is vital.

Posted on April 6, 2011 by ronmader

“In a small town being neighborly is essential and every local job is vital.” I’d like to translate this into other languages. Help! American English: In a small town, being neighborly is essential and every local job is vital. British … Continue reading →

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Responsible Tourism Turns 10

Posted on April 4, 2011 by ronmader

Here is today’s conversation with Harold Goodwin talking up Wednesday’s birthday party for responsible tourism in the UK! Wiki http://planeta.wikispaces.com/conversations http://planeta.wikispaces.com/haroldgoodwin

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