Europe

Examples of sustainable tourism leadership in Europe: interviews with European tourism professionals: hoteliers, tour operators and destination managers who successfully implement sustainability in their strategies and operations.

Aivar Ruukel on Ecotourism in Estonia, ICT and Characteristics of Great Tour Guides

Published 12/06/2019

Aivar Ruukel, as an operator of small nature-based activities in Soomaa national park in Estonia, has witnessed the growth of...

Tanja Mihalič on Green Tourism and Sustainability Research in Slovenia

Published 30/05/2019

Sometimes the devil really is in the detail. Take the terms "sustainability" and "sustainable tourism", for example. They just don't...

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...

Urška Planinšek on Pioneering Sustainable, Rural Wellness Tourism at Urška Organic Farm in Slovenia

Published 16/05/2019

Slovenia's first organic farm certified as a responsible accommodation provider: Urška Tourist Farm is a special place and project. In...

Maja Vanmierlo on the Importance of Tour Guides as Responsible Tourism Facilitators

Published 09/05/2019

Tour guides are often overlooked in the discussion about how we can promote and ensure a more sustainable tourism industry...

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...

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...

Peter Brandauer on Soft Mobility Tourism in Werfenweng, Austria

Published 25/10/2018

Dr Peter Brandauer, mayor of the small alpine village of Werfenweng in Austria, in this interview, shares his experience of...