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.

Costas Christ on the Origins of Ecotourism and the Future of Sustainable Travel

Published 02/06/2020

Even before terms like ecotourism and sustainability became mainstream, there were committed individuals who were advocating for a fair and...

Goverdhan Rathore on the Challenges of Tiger Conservation and the State of Sustainable Tourism in India

Published 26/05/2020

Protecting one of the most-poached animals in India is no easy task. With the destruction of its natural habitat and...

Manav Khanduja of Pugdundee Safaris in India on the Importance of Locals in Conservation and Ecotourism

Published 21/05/2020

At a time of environmental destruction worldwide, conservation and sustainability are the need of the hour - especially in tourism,...

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...