responsible tourism

Responsible tourism is no longer an option, or niche market: it has become a necessity to protect local communities and the natural environment and wildlife of destinations.

Here we present you tourism businesses and destinations committed to responsible development and management.

Anne de Jong on Responsible Tour Operators and How to Mainstream Sustainable Travel

Published 19/05/2020

Tour operators are an integral part of the tourism supply chain. They are the bridge between outbound travellers, local accommodations...

Lisa Choegyal on How the Coronavirus Pandemic Is Testing the Sustainability of Tourism in Nepal

Published 07/05/2020

A playground for mountaineers and adventure enthusiasts, how is Destination Nepal affected by COVID-19, and which opportunities does the coronavirus...

Amran Hamzah on Community-Based Tourism in Malaysia and Building Resilience in the Aftermath of COVID-19

Published 28/04/2020

Amran Hamzah, Professor in Tourism Planning at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, in this interview shares his thoughts on community-based tourism in Malaysia...

Manal Kelig on Muslim-Friendly Travel, Corona Impact and Sustainable Tourism in the MENA Region

Published 21/04/2020

How do you empower locals to benefit from tourism, and how to develop travel sustainably in the Middle East?...

Roi Ariel on How the GSTC Supports Sustainable Tourism Development and Which Destinations are Leading in Sustainability

Published 08/04/2020

How does the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) function, and how does it support the global travel industry? We asked...

Marcus Cotton on How to Run a Sustainable Hotel in the Himalayas and How Not to Waste a Good Crisis

Published 25/03/2020

How do you ensure the environmental, social, and economic sustainability of an ecolodge nestled high up in the Himalayas? What...

Jeremy Sampson on How to Address the Invisible Burden of Tourism on Communities and the Environment

Published 11/03/2020

With so many variables in play, how do you build a tourism economy that benefits local communities and protects the...

Julian Matthews on Nature Tourism and Tiger Conservation in India

Published 04/03/2020

How do you shake up an unimaginative safari experience into an exciting campaign which benefits everyone, including the local communities,...