Destination Changemakers

Interviews with destination developers and managers dedicated to tourism sustainability and sustainable development. Sustainable tourism insights and advice from leading destination management and development professionals.

Eduardo Santander on Destination Europe, Sustainable Tourism and Post-Pandemic Travel

Published 07/04/2021

Eduardo Santander is the Executive Director of the European Travel Commission. We caught up with him to gauge his thoughts...

Peter De Wilde of VISITFLANDERS on the Future of Tourism, Purposeful Marketing and Sustainable Destinations

Published 17/03/2021

With growing demands from residents for local-friendly destinations that are free from overtourism, how can...

Kai Collins: Championing Community-Driven Conservation Economy and Sustainable Tourism in the Okavango River Basin

Published 30/12/2020

Protecting the Earth’s ecosystem is the need of the hour, especially in the Okavango River Basin. It is home to...

Jos Vranken on COVID-19, Overtourism and Holland’s Sustainable Destination Strategy

Published 21/10/2020

How do you balance a destination's tourism success in terms of visitor numbers with the needs and wishes of residents?...

Sonja Gottlebe on Sustainable Tourism Development in Madagascar and the Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19 Travel Disruptions

Published 02/09/2020

Madagascar has huge potential as a destination for responsible travellers on the lookout of unique wildlife experiences. It is also...

Carla Danelutti on How to Link Ecotourism and Conservation in the Mediterranean

Published 01/07/2020

How can we generate economic benefit through conservation? How can we support communities in protected areas? Carla Danelutti, Ecosystem Program Officer...

Goverdhan Rathore on the Challenges of Tiger Conservation and the State of Sustainable Tourism in India

Published 26/05/2020

Protecting one of the most-poached animals in India is no easy task. With the destruction of its natural habitat and...

Jens Thraenhart on Responsible Tourism Marketing and Sustainable Destination Development in the Mekong Region

Published 26/02/2020

How to develop tourism in a way that creates livelihoods, fosters economic growth and alleviates poverty? Jens Thraenhart, CEO of...