sustainable development

Sustainable development of tourism destinations is becoming a key focus around the world, due to increasing pressures on destinations, local communities and the natural environment, especially overtourism.

Because so many stakeholders are involved, sustainable tourism development can be a real challenge, both for cities, regions or island destinations.

Here are latest insights and best practice examples to help you master this task.

Sustainable Tourism (Re)Defined: What It Means in 2022 and Beyond

Published 07/10/2021

The growing demand for the sustainable development of tourism has everybody talking. Academics, government bodies, business owners, employees, locals, influencers,...

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Destination Leaders in Sustainable Tourism 2021: Expert Panel

Published 21/04/2021

The coronavirus pandemic has been a much-needed wake-up call for the tourism industry to implement sustainability measures. While the present...

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Eduardo Santander on Destination Europe, Sustainable Tourism and Post-Pandemic Travel

Published 07/04/2021

Eduardo Santander is the Executive Director of the European Travel Commission. We caught up with him to gauge his thoughts...

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Sustainable Tourism: Trends and Priorities in 2021

Published 24/03/2021

Reset, rebuild, regenerative, resilient, transform - some of the terminologies frequently mentioned in discussions concerning the future of travel, after...

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How Tourism Can Contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Published 09/03/2021

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UN Sustainable Development Goal 15: Conserve Forests and Protect Biodiversity

Published 01/03/2021

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UN Sustainable Development Goal 14: Protect the Ocean and Marine Life

Published 01/03/2021

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UN Sustainable Development Goal 13: Fight Climate Change

Published 01/03/2021

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