In the world of Swiss hospitality, Ibex Fairstay stands as a beacon of sustainability. Spearheading this initiative is Anita Gschwind, a veteran in the hospitality sector, with a deep-rooted passion for sustainable development nurtured from a background in agriculture and a career spanning various roles in the industry. We caught up with Anita to explore […]

Meet Megan Epler Wood, a leading sustainable tourism educator, author and advisor who continues to shape the future of sustainable destination development, reducing the Invisible Burden of travel and tourism.

Meet Nina Boys, a young sustainable tourism entrepreneur, and learn how she is redefining the future of tourism through Beyond Green Travel.

Meet sustainable tourism visionary Dr. Jens Thraenhart. Explore his innovative approach to responsible travel development and destination brand storytelling, most recently as the CEO of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.

Interview with Robin Boustead, founder of the Great Himalaya Trail, discussing responsible tourism in the Himalayan region.

Discover the journey of trailblazing Chinese entrepreneur Koko Tang and her impact on sustainable tourism. Learn about her Vinetree resort's commitment to authenticity and sustainability.

Meet Florian Kaefer: discover his motivations, experiences and priorities in our in-depth interview, check out his sustainability leadership publications and consulting, or book him as a speaker for your event.

Melissa Foley on the benefits of certification programs and the need for greater collaboration within tourism to develop sustainable tourism practices.

Marcus Curcija on how to address the UN sustainable development goals and achieve better outcomes for communities through data visualisation and impact assessment.

Shoba Mohan of RARE India shares how she champions conscious luxury travel and sustainable hospitality on the subcontinent.

Christian Baumgartner shares how he got involved with sustainable tourism research and consulting, which challenges the European Alps are currently facing and which businesses and destinations in the region are championing sustainability.

Elisa Spampinato on community-based tourism in Brazil and how travel businesses, communities and destinations are coping with the coronavirus pandemic.

Audrey Scott of Uncornered Market shares her thoughts on sustainable tourism development strategies and the role of social media influencers in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.

Anne de Jong shares how tour operators are embracing sustainability and how she helps contribute towards a more responsible travel industry.

Lisa Choegyal discusses how the coronavirus pandemic is challenging tourism in Nepal but also presenting a unique opportunity to promote sustainability and responsible travel.

Roi Ariel of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council explains why sustainable travel should be a top priority, especially in cities, and shares examples of destinations in Asia doing wonders with their sustainability practices.

Anna Spenceley in this interview shares insights from her work as sustainable tourism consultant and her experiences of helping organisations, destinations and tourism businesses around the world to become more sustainable.

Jeremy Sampson of the Travel Foundation illustrates how we can reduce the invisible burden of traditional forms of tourism, and how locals and the environment can benefit from sustainable tourism.

How Muna Haddad works towards helping local communities benefit from the visitor economy of a booming Jordan tourism, by setting up rural businesses.

Jeremy Smith discusses how small but significant changes in the way we travel can bring positive influence and a transformative change at a time when the climate emergency is getting more serious.

Kirsi Hyvaerinen reflects on her many years of experience working at the coalface of sustainable tourism, illustrates how sustainability has moved from niche subject to mainstream concern and emphasizes the importance of accountability and transparency.

Nicolas Dubrocard in this interview takes us behind the scenes of elephant camps and wildlife tourism in South East Asia. Learn why elephant camps are not per se bad, and how to choose the right one for enriching encounters.

Christof Burgbacher in this interview discusses the importance of social sustainability and shares his experience of working with a leading sustainable hotel company in Costa Rica. Also: the current state of tourism sustainability in Morocco - the challenges and opportunities.

Potjana Suansri on how to succeed with community-based tourism, offering insights and learnings from her work in Thailand, Myanmar and The Gambia.

Meet Professor Dr. Willy Legrand: discover his motivations, experiences and priorities in our in-depth interview, check out his sustainable hospitality research and publications, or book him as a speaker for your event.

Vicky Smith: responsible tourism networker and entrepreneur by heart. In this interview, learn about her new initiative Earth Changers, what she thinks about the current state of tourism sustainability and how to use social media and influencers for better tourism business and destination marketing.

Domenico Saladino, hotel sustainability advisor and certification specialist, in this interview shares tips on how to run a hotel sustainably, explains how sustainability certifications work and shares his views on the broader trends likely to impact the hotel business in Switzerland.

Evarist March Sarlat of NaturalWalks in Catalonia, Spain, on what makes a great tour guide, why tour guides are so important for promoting a more sustainable tourism and how he is working with world's best chefs to raise awareness about the edible treasures hidden around us, in nature.

Silvia Barbone of JLag in this interview discusses the sometimes difficult but important task of securing adequate funding for sustainable tourism projects, with a focus on Europe and European Union policies and regulations.

Tour guides are often overlooked in the discussion about how we can promote and ensure a more sustainable tourism industry and responsible tourism practices. Maja Čampelj of G-Guides in Slovenia is on a mission to change this.

Felipe Vera Soto in this interview introduces us to sustainable tourism initiatives in Chile and explains how the award-winning community of Natales in Southern Chile approaches destination sustainability.

Benjamin Lephilibert wasn't always into sustainability, but things changed when he took on a position at a hotel in Bangkok. Since then he's been on a mission to help hotels become more sustainable, an despecially to reduce their food waste. More in this interview.

Marina Novelli, Professor of Tourism and International Development at the University of Brighton in the UK, in this interview shares her thoughts on the current state of (sustainable) tourism development in Africa, the issue of overtourism and other topics in need of investigation.

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

Ross Dowling, Foundation Professor of Tourism at Edith Cowan University in Australia, shares his thoughts on geotourism, the cruise industry and destination sustainability.

Marta Mills in this interview discusses destination management, marketing and sustainable tourism challenges in the Caucasus region, especially Georgia.

Karmen Mentil, Director of Alpine Pearls, in this interview shares her experience of developing, managing and marketing sustainable tourist destinations in the European Alps.

Judy Kepher-Gona in this interview shares her experience as ecotourism consultant and tourism business advisor in Kenya, Africa. Learn about destination sustainability challenges, how to engage business and political leaders, and why destination marketing and branding can both promote and inhibit sustainable tourism.

Jana Apih of GoodPlace in Ljubljana discusses the sustainable tourism strategy of Slovenia and how the country has become a leading sustainable destination.

Julien Buot of French organisation Agir pour un Tourisme Responsable (ATR) discusses responsible tourism actors, initiatives and trends in France. Learn which French destinations lead in sustainability.

Tricia Barnett in this interview reflects on her many years of work experience with Tourism Concern, dedicated to campaigning for human rights and gender equality in tourism.

Mariana Madureira in this interview shares her experience as social entrepreneur in Brazil, and reflects on the country's tourism sustainability challenges.

Meet Carole Favre, sustainable tourism advisor and facilitator. Learn about her hopes and challenges and why, despite serious setbacks, she has never given up to believe in the future and to realize her dreams.

Angelique Tonnaer Kırkıl on the Travelife sustainability management scheme, working with hotels in Antalya, and the main tourism sustainability challenges Turkey faces as tourist destination.

Hitesh Mehta, world-renown Kenyan landscape architect and landscape designer, on holistic architecture, ecolodge design and tourism sustainability.

Shannon Guihan on tourism sustainability in Canada and the USA, and how to deal with destination overcrowding.

Kelly Bricker shares her thoughts on tourism, sustainability and reflects on her work with The International Ecotourism Society (TIES).

Richard Hammond, CEO of Greentraveller, tells us about his website, media consultancy, and shares his thoughts on communicating sustainability.

From education to business consulting, Rebecca Hawkins has been helping shape the sustainable tourism industry for almost twenty years.

Peter Richards tells us how he helped to develop community-based, responsible tourism in Myanmar and Thailand.

Ary Suhandi, Executive Director of the Indonesian Ecotourism Network (INDECON), shares his insights on tourism development in Indonesia.

Ariane Janer, co-founder of GEN, EcoBrasil and owner of Bromelia, shares her insights on sustainable tourism, conservation and ecotourism in Brazil.

Gracie Geikie in this interview discusses the current state of ecotourism development in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo and the wider South-East Asia region.

Karma Tshering discusses sustainable tourism in Bhutan and how tourism and sustainability impact the country's Gross National Happiness.

Tony Charters, Founding Director of Ecotourism Australia, discusses sustainable tourism development in Asia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Susan Santos de Cárdenas, Asian Ecotourism Network, on sustainable tourism in the Philippines and the tourism strategy of the The Coron Initiative.

Anna Pollock in this interview talks about her website Conscious Travel, the current state of sustainable tourism and the challenges that lie ahead.

Interview with Martha Honey on her work at the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) in the USA and sustainable tourism priorities.

Tourism consultant Paul Rogers shares his thoughts on the sustainable tourism development in Myanmar and reflects on his professional journey.

Few professional stories are as intriguing as that of sustainable business 'guru' John Elkington, founder of SustainAbility & Volans. More in this interview.

Creating your own company following your passion for environmental science isn’t easy, explains Nuria Chacón in this interview. Learn how, together with her partner Alberto González, she is promoting ecotourism in Cuenca, Spain.

Tomás Azcárate of the Responsible Tourism Institute in Spain (Instituto de Turismo Responsable) reflects on sustainable tourism development and key players.

Hospitality consultant Daniel Frey shares useful tips in this interview: such as how to choose the right tourism sustainability certification.

Meet Louise Twining-Ward, former CEO of Sustainable Travel International. Learn about destination sustainability challenges and solutions, and her key professional insights from her long career dedicated to sustainable tourism advocacy.

Guillaume Cromer, Managing Director of ID Tourism consultancy discusses sustainability trends and sustainable tourism development in France.

In our first sustainable tourism leadership story linked to the destination of Príncipe, Antonio Abreu, tells us how this remote island in West Africa became a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and how the relationship between hosts and tourists impacts a destination.

Interview with responsible tourism expert Heidi van der Watt on better, sustainable tourism in South Africa: sustainability initiatives, trends, challenges.

Meet Steve Noakes: a leading sustainable tourism professional with a very comprehensive understanding of sustainable tourism in Asia Pacific.

Stewart Moore in this interview gives an inside view into EarthCheck certification and shares his thoughts on the state of sustainable tourism in Australia.

In this interview with Vicente Ferreyra Acosta of SustenTur, learn about sustainable tourism developments in Latin America and useful advice for more tourism sustainability in Mexico.

Meet Masaru Takayama, founder of the Asian Ecotourism Network, the Japan Ecolodge Association and owner of Kyoto-based travel agency Spirit of Japan.

Brian Mullis, founder of Sustainable Travel International in this interview reflects on the over 13 years he dedicated to promoting sustainability across the tourism value chain. He shares his unique and profound perspectives on sustainable tourism, the success stories and challenges.

Interview with Rachel Dodds, sustainable tourism consultant, researcher and Associate Professor at Ryerson University (Ted Rogers School of Management) in Toronto, Canada, where she directs the Hospitality and Tourism Research Institute.

Today, meet Salli Felton, CEO of the Travel Foundation, an independent charity that brings together public, private and third sector tourism stakeholders to develop practical solutions that maximise the benefits and minimise the negative impacts tourism has on destinations.

In this interview, sustainable tourism consultant and university lecturer Natalia Naranjo shares her experience and thoughts on the current state of sustainability in travel and tourism in Latin America, why she decided to represent Colombia in the Global Sustainable Tourism Council and what Colombia can learn from Canada.

Discover Megan Epler Wood's journey in pioneering ecotourism, sustainable travel practices, and preserving natural and cultural heritage.

In this interview, D’Arcy Dornan, sustainability and tourism teacher, researcher and consultant, shares his thoughts and expertise on sustainable tourism in Brazil and beyond.

In this interview, TravelMole sustainable tourism editor Valere Tjolle shares his story of almost 50 years in the tourism business. He also reflects on tourism, sustainability initiatives and why so much still needs to be done.