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?...
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.
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,...
Jens Thraenhart on Responsible Tourism Marketing and Sustainable Destination Development in the Mekong Region
Published 26/02/2020
How to develop tourism in a way that creates livelihoods, fosters economic growth and alleviates poverty? Jens Thraenhart, CEO of...
Muna Haddad on Strengthening Local Economies in Jordan through Community-Based Tourism
Published 19/02/2020
How to bring footfall to under-explored regions of Jordan and, at the same time, support the economic and social potential...
Jeremy Smith On Responsible Travel, Sustainable Tourism and the Climate Emergency
Published 12/02/2020
Sustainability is now a buzzword so frequently used, that it makes one wonder if enough is actually being done to...
