Amine Ahlafi on his sustainable architecture firm 2d Dama and how the Mohammed VI Foundation works to enhance the sustainability of tourism in Morocco.
Amine Ahlafi on Tourism and Sustainable Development in Morocco
José Miguel Ferreira Mendes, Omali Lodge in São Tomé and Príncipe
Omali Lodge is the intriguing story of a hotel whose dedication to sustainability and best practice isn´t hampered by a lack of awareness in its immediate surroundings. The lodge was our first stop during our destination visit of São Tomé and Príncipe, and our first hotel experience in Africa.
Philippe Moreau, Tourism Lead at Destination Príncipe
Interview with Philippe Moreau on developing Príncipe island in Western Africa as sustainable destination: His vision, challenges and achievements so far.
Sérgio Duarte, Bom Bom Island Resort in Príncipe, Africa
Bom Bom Island Resort is the heart and soul of destination Príncipe. The hotel is the first in Africa to obtain the Biosphere certification for hotels, awarded under the auspices of the Instituto de Turismo Responsable (ITR). During our stay, we had the chance to talk to Sérgio Duarte, the resort’s general manager.
Estrela Matilde, Project Manager Príncipe Island Biosphere Reserve
While visiting a destination and exploring new places is fun, what really intrigues us are the stories of a place’s residents, entrepreneurs and, since we are covering sustainable tourism leadership, those shakers and doers who make things happen: who put policy and words into practice. On Príncipe Island, West Africa’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Estrela Matilde, is one of those people. Learn more about her life on Príncipe and her professional experiences in this interview.