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 Corporate Narcissism in Global Travel: A Look at Wealth and Power How do corporate billionaires use travel to boost their status? Explore the impact of their lifestyles on global inequality and social responsibility. #CorporateNarcissism #WealthAndPower #GlobalTravel #SocialEthics #llivo #shorttermrentals #airbnb

From the vault: Companies don't have cultures. Cultures have companies. Essay in A Border|Land issue #1 exploring the changing DEI landscape. Read Border|Land issue #1 here: https://lnk.bio/gapjumpers

Last May, well before the attacks of October the 7th, the Biden Administration released a strategy to #combatantisemitism. Afterall, it had already been on the rise for years. I read it and was impressed with its elaborate calls to action across many sectors of society. But it was missing something...#tourism. This was initially more an observation than a criticism. Afterall, #Travelandhospitality, are widely revered as lighthearted, whimsical sectors where policy makers and hard working folks blow off steam. They, you, everyone embarks on adventures after long days and weeks at work. You break your routines to come up for air. You open up to new ideas and perspectives. You think and learn....and to me, that makes it the perfect time to learn a thing or two about Jewish contributions to American society. As such, on my own time, I decided to start writing a companion piece to the administration's strategy. Today, I have decided to publish it. Travel is one of the few things everybody does. It serves a critical role in shaping perceptions and creating life's most treasured stories. On their journeys, people seek fresh perspectives, ideas and experiences. But few outside the industry take the time to fully grasp the potential of this sector in fighting hate and building understanding. With sections covering #studenttravel, tourism boards, conferences, guides and yes, a bit of #Israel travel, I try to bridge the divide with the hope that these opportunities are explored by advocates working to combat antisemitism and the #travelindustry alike. #antisemitism #visitisrael #destinationmarketing #tourismboards #miceevents #meetingplanners #touroperators #travelagents #jewishlife #traveladvisors

I'm seeing with more frequency the idea that the new American dream is leaving America. 🇺🇸 👋 I've heard clients and colleagues talk about it, it's the subject of a lot of viral content on social media, and I’ve definitely experienced my own moments where "running away forever" feels like my next big move. That said, as a recovering black and white thinker, rather than simply avoiding those undeniably wonderful things about America for the sake of a conclusive declaration, I've instead chosen the approach of hand picking the wonderful parts of my country - those American traditions, customs, manners and norms that serve me and my family well - and weaved them together with those we've gathered during time living abroad, to create a set of family values and practices that represent us as global citizens who cannot be simply defined by one country or culture. I think this approach of blending the best of America with the richness of global cultures, while perhaps not as catchy as running away from America forever, is a powerful way to create a unique identity that acknowledges our roots while also building a life that resonates with our deepest values and aspirations. Perhaps the true essence of the American Dream is evolving – becoming less about where we are and more about the values we carry with us, wherever we may be. Ps. Isn't the Chilean Patagonia just stunning? #Americandream #remotework #Chile #Americansabroad

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫? In today’s fast-moving world, how we approach change says a lot about the paths we take—whether in our personal lives, our work, or our collective efforts toward a sustainable future. 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒖𝒔 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒎𝒊𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔, 𝒑𝒖𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒄𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒖𝒎𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔. 𝑶𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚’𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒖𝒑𝒐𝒏 𝒖𝒔. In this article, we’ll dive into these two mindsets, not in a literal sense but as 𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒔 for how we navigate life’s complexities. By looking through the lenses of 𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚, we’ll explore how adopting the traveller’s mindset can help us not just survive but thrive in an interconnected, ever-evolving world. 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒍𝒆: https://lnkd.in/e8w-qBgq

In a few weeks, we will begin collecting homeland stories from migrant families in Amsterdam. I am genuinely excited about this because I believe these stories can teach us a lot. They will give us insight into the richness and diversity of cultures coexisting in our city. They will show us how traditions and customs from different countries and backgrounds come together and take on new meanings in a new environment. These stories will remind us that home is more than just the physical place where you stand. It goes beyond that; it touches our deepest emotions and desires. It connects us with our history, our ancestors, and the people who have shaped us. It is a continuous process of discovery and understanding, and the realization that where you come from is a valuable source of strength and inspiration for the future. So yes, collecting these stories will undoubtedly teach us a great deal. It will show us how resilient and resourceful people are in creating a home, even in new and unfamiliar surroundings. It will inspire us to redefine and cherish our own homeland, regardless of where we find ourselves. Project: HOMELAND www.stonesstories.com

Land of Necessity: Consumer Culture in the United States–Mexico Borderlands - OA PDF: https://lnkd.in/grn4ivNx In Land of Necessity, historians and anthropologists unravel the interplay of the national and transnational and of scarcity and abundance in the region split by the 1,969-mile boundary line dividing Mexico and the United States. This richly illustrated volume, with more than 100 images including maps, photographs, and advertisements, explores the convergence of broad demographic, economic, political, cultural, and transnational developments resulting in various forms of consumer culture in the borderlands. Though its importance is uncontestable, the role of necessity in consumer culture has rarely been explored. Indeed, it has been argued that where necessity reigns, consumer culture is anemic. This volume demonstrates otherwise. In doing so, it sheds new light on the history of the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, while also opening up similar terrain for scholarly inquiry into consumer culture. The volume opens with two chapters that detail the historical trajectories of consumer culture and the borderlands. In the subsequent chapters, contributors take up subjects including smuggling, tourist districts and resorts, purchasing power, and living standards. Others address home décor, housing, urban development, and commercial real estate, while still others consider the circulation of cinematic images, contraband, used cars, and clothing. Several contributors discuss the movement of people across borders, within cities, and in retail spaces. In the two afterwords, scholars reflect on the U.S.-Mexico borderlands as a particular site of trade in labor, land, leisure, and commodities, while also musing about consumer culture as a place of complex political and economic negotiations. Through its focus on the borderlands, this volume provides valuable insight into the historical and contemporary aspects of the big “isms” shaping modern life: capitalism, nationalism, transnationalism, globalism, and, without a doubt, consumerism. Contributors. Josef Barton, Peter S. Cahn, Howard Campbell, Lawrence Culver, Amy S. Greenberg, Josiah McC. Heyman, Sarah Hill, Alexis McCrossen, Robert Perez, Laura Isabel Serna, Rachel St. John, Mauricio Tenorio-Trillo, Evan R. Ward #borderlands #USMexicoBorder #consumerculture #migration #purchasingpower #livingstandards #consumerdemand

illuminating to inhabitants and visitors alike - thanks for highlighting Ashifa Kassam ...“All this is not really a thing of the past, it’s a thing that is still going on at the moment,” he says, pointing to the #power that continues to be #wielded by those whose #families #profited from #slavery, to the #companies that have #supplanted #colonial #empires in #extracting #resources from the #global #south, and the #EU’s #crackdown on those #risking their #lives to #cross the #Mediterranean in small boats. “It’s a never-ending process,” Ondo says. “It’s a #transformation of the same issues of 200 years ago. Projects like mine and many others kind of #open up a #conversation about these things.”.. #placebased #storytelling #travel #inclusive #planning #AQ #intergenerational #intercultural #trauma-#informed #sdgs #education #regenerative #resilientcommunities #tourism #safe #equity #public #space #placemaking #reconciliation https://lnkd.in/ghTZsvaw

As we celebrate this International Day of the World's Indigenous People, SUMC recognizes both the challenges indigenous communities experience in mobility and their inspiring resilience in the face of these obstacles. A key factor limiting transportation options for indigenous communities is geography. Many are located in remote areas with limited infrastructure, making access to essential services difficult. Extreme weather and seasonal trail disruption can often leave these communities isolated during certain parts of the year. With scarce or nonexistent public transportation options, indigenous communities are often forced to rely on personal vehicles, which creates a major cost barrier to mobility and a significant financial burden for those who own them. This lack of accessible transportation deepens existing socioeconomic disparities, limiting access to opportunities. Addressing these challenges is crucial, and as we reflect on them today, we are reminded of the ongoing perseverance and strength of the communities that face them.

Did you know that for the majority of its history Australia operated as a pseudo-apartheid state? I certainly didn’t either. In this article of my Australia - US series, I dive into the darker side of Australian life and explore the modern day impacts of this history. Being an immigrant myself, this is the most heartfelt of the series. I end it with an inspirational note on what Aussies can do today for achieve their multicultural aspirations. Give it a read and let me know what you think. https://lnkd.in/gWyn-7xE