Africa

Sustainability Leaders Africa: Interest in sustainable tourism development in Africa – and South Africa in particular – is growing rapidly. Here our reviews and stories of sustainability leadership at hotels, tours and destinations in Africa.

Melissa Foley on Developing Meaningful Travel Experiences

Published 05/10/2022

As an experienced marketing, sales and operations executive Melissa Foley has created international networks and relationships and is always benchmarking...

Les Carlisle: Championing Wildlife Conservation and Sustainable Tourism Development in Africa

Published 28/04/2021

What measures can be taken to protect wildlife and ensure their population thrives when habitat loss and poaching are becoming...

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...

Greg Bakunzi: Championing Community Well-Being and Conservation Through Responsible Tourism in Rwanda

Published 09/12/2020

Rural poverty is one of the biggest threats to environmental conservation, which brings to light the need for effective involvement...

Praveen Moman: Championing Gorilla Conservation and Empowering Communities in Central Africa Through Tourism

Published 25/11/2020

From setting up simple camps around the gorilla parks to running a leading luxury lodge company in Uganda and Rwanda,...

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...

Alexandra Pastollnigg on Setting Standards and Increasing Transparency for Sustainable Tourism

Published 05/08/2020

As the demand for environmentally and socially conscious travel grows, how do travellers know that the tourism and hospitality companies...

Linda Veråsdal on Ethical Travel, Responsible Tourism and Making it Work in The Gambia

Published 22/07/2020

Meet Linda Veråsdal, founder of the Ethical Travel Portal, sharing her story and experience as part of our series of...