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.

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...

Muna Haddad on Strengthening Local Economies in Jordan through Community-Based Tourism

Published 19/02/2020

How to bring footfall to under-explored regions of Jordan and, at the same time, support the economic and social potential...

Kaspar Howald on How 100% Valposchiavo Connects Agriculture, Local Trade and Tourism

Published 13/11/2019

Working together with local stakeholders across sectors and industries has long become the way forward for destinations keen to enhance...

Dieter Mueller on How Swiss Alpine Destination Parc Ela is Moving Towards Tourism Sustainability

Published 10/09/2019

Dieter Mueller of Parc Ela in Switzerland

Dieter Mueller, managing director of destination Parc Ela in Eastern Switzerland, in this interview shares how the region promotes sustainable...

Dereck Joubert on the Future of Responsible Tourism in Africa and Wildlife Conservation Strategies

Published 21/08/2019

Dereck and Beverly Joubert of Great Plains Conservation

Dereck Joubert, founder and CEO of Great Plains Conservation, in this interview reflects on the opportunities and challenges which come...

Janko Humar on Soča Valley Destination Strengths, Tourism Trends and Sustainability Challenges

Published 23/05/2019

Slovenia: long known by outdoor fans and adventure seekers as the less touristic, more affordable, and perhaps more authentic part...