Jake Haupert on Transformational Travel and Purpose-Driven Vacations
Published 04/06/2020
Almost every discussion on how to make tourism sustainable revolves around who should take more responsibility to ensure sustainable travel...
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.
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...
Audrey Scott on Sustainable Tourism Development Strategies and the Role of Social Media Influencers Post-COVID-19
Published 28/05/2020
From travel bloggers during the early days of the social media boom to sought-after tourism development advisors - Audrey Scott...
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...
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...
