...Jasveen K Rattan Purpose – The aim of this paper is to provide a background and offer insights of the use of ecolabels and certifications within the tourism industry and their applicability within the volunteer tourism sector. Design/methodology/approach – This study utilizes...

...Siân Easton; Nicholas Wise Purpose – This study aims to contribute perspective into how user-generated content (UGC) can be found to reinforce, or challenge, the commercial promotion of volunteer tourism in Nepal. Volunteer tourism is an expanding alternative niche market spanning the globe. More...

... experiences of everyone involved and if value change actually occurred, to examine the role of the volunteer organization. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2015 Guatemala Volunteer tourism Clash of cultures Individualism versus collectivism The hidden fact Value change Volunteering...

...Liz Wilson Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider critical improvements that need to be made to the volunteer tourism industry with regard to risks to both service users and volunteers. Following an exploration of why these issues are so hard to resolve, recommendations are made...