All articles tagged with #adventure tourism
Fifteen deaths over a single weekend spotlight the lack of universal safety rules in adventure tourism; while some extreme activities have internal best practices, there are no global regulations, fueling calls from experts and industry players for clearer, more comprehensive protections as the sector booms.
The former St. Mary's Glacier Ski Resort in Colorado, which operated from the 1930s to the 1980s, has been listed for sale for $7 million. The 374-acre property, located about 45 miles northwest of Denver, borders the Arapaho National Forest and includes a parking lot that generates revenue. The listing has attracted interest from developers, entrepreneurs, hospitality companies, and private equity firms. While the property was previously used as a ski resort, it offers various possibilities for development, such as an adventure hospitality business or residential development. With its scenic location and access to trails and untouched wilderness, the property presents an entrepreneurial dream for potential buyers.
The Darien Gap, a treacherous stretch of jungle in Panama, has become a magnet for adventure tourists seeking to explore one of the world's wildest places. However, this same jungle has also become a humanitarian crisis zone for migrants from around the world, including Venezuela and Africa, who are attempting to reach the United States. The migration routes are controlled by criminal groups, and hundreds of migrants have died or gone missing in the region. The intersection of adventure tourism and the migrant crisis raises ethical questions about the responsibility of tourists and the need for standards in tourism endeavors. Indigenous communities in the Darien rely on tourism to support their local economies, but some humanitarian aid groups criticize marketing trips as survival tests, arguing that it distracts from the suffering of migrants.