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.

Ishita Khanna on How Homestays and Community-Based Tourism Drive Sustainable Rural Development in India

Published 17/06/2020

How can communities living in one of the remotest parts of the planet with minimal resources and extreme weather conditions...

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...

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...