island destinations

Stories and examples of sustainable tourism leadership in island destinations around the world, and how various stakeholders tackle the unique challenges surrounding sustainable development in an island destination.

Sustainability, Authenticity, and Be Bajan: A Conversation with Jens Thraenhart on Destination Barbados

Published 26/04/2023

Dr. Jens Thraenhart is a visionary in sustainable tourism, having spearheaded initiatives that have transformed the way the world thinks about...

Dr. Jens Thraenhart

Published 17/04/2023

Dr. Jens Thraenhart is a leading expert in sustainable tourism development and the current CEO of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc....

Destination Barbados: Sustainable Tourism Spotlight

Published 03/11/2022

Mariglo Laririt on How El Nido Resorts in the Philippines Approaches Sustainability

Published 24/07/2019

El Nido Resorts in the Philippines - a name you come across quite often when researching sustainable tourism examples and...

Asma Rasheed on Sustainability at Kuramathi Island Resort, Maldives

Published 20/06/2017

Asma Rasheed, Director of Business Development at Kuramathi Island Resort in the Maldives, in this interview introduces us to the...

Destination Príncipe: Sustainable Tourism Strategies, Stories and Examples

Published 22/02/2017

Susan Santos de Cárdenas on Sustainable Tourism Developments in the Philippines

Published 26/05/2016

This interview with Susan Santos de Cardenas of the Philippines is the first of a special series featuring board members...

Philippe Moreau, Tourism Lead at Destination Príncipe

Published 12/11/2015

Philippe Moreau Tourism Lead HBD Principe

After our interviews with Príncipe Island Biosphere project manager Estrela Matilde and Antonio Abreu, UNESCO Scientific Advisor, it is time...