Ritz Library: Hospitality and Tourism: Websites

Recommended Websites

World Tourism Organization
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.
Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
A networking organization for local small businesses, many of which represent the tourism industry.
BBC Travel
The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is widely regarded as one of the world’s most credible and trusted news sources. Their Travel section provides interesting and trustworthy coverage of trends in travel and tourism.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) seeks to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.

Organizations

Professional societies and organizations often provide valuable information on their websites: publications, news, workshops, and competition announcements.

World Travel and Tourism Council
A non-profit organization that conducts research and policy work and is a good source for global statistics in the travel industry
U.S. Travel Association
A national, non-profit organization representing all components of the travel industry
American Hotel and Lodging Association
The leading association for the hotel industry. Includes the Educational Institute which provides education, training and professional certification.

Evaluating Information on the Open Internet

THINK before you use a website for your project!

If you are only using Google and Wikipedia, you may not be finding the best information available on your topic.
If you are being asked to use scholarly resources, Search RitzDiscovery or visit Getting Started with Research.
If you are unsure whether or not you can use a particular website, review this guide from Johns Hopkins U on Evaluating Information.
The website links included on this page have been reviewed and selected by a librarian.
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