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.

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...

Boštjan Misja on Tourism Sustainability Challenges and Successes at the Slovenian-Croatian Border: Destination Podčetrtek

Published 02/05/2019

Podčetrtek: how tidy and green! My first thought when arriving at this community in the very east of Slovenia, near...

José Koechlin von Stein, Founder of Inkaterra Hotels in Peru on Biodiversity Conservation and Community Wellbeing

Published 22/04/2019

José Koechlin von Stein, Inkaterra Hotels Peru

Inkaterra hotels are well known in Peru and abroad for offering truly authentic, unique and inspiring experiences to discerning visitors....

Joao Ministro on Tourism Sustainability and Regional Development in the Algarve, Portugal

Published 20/12/2018

Joao Ministro in this interview shares his experience of working in rural development and responsible tourism in the Algarve region...