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.

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...

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...

Manisha Pande on How to Sustain Traditional Village Life and Boost the Local Economy Through Tourism

Published 18/12/2019

How do you prevent people from moving away from rural areas? How to attract locals back to their homes, to...

Kirsi Hyvaerinen on Accountability and How to Keep Promises in Tourism

Published 11/12/2019

Kirsi Hyvaerinen has been dedicating close to thirty years of her career to various roles within the travel industry. She...

Christof Burgbacher on Why Social Sustainability Matters in Tourism and How the Sector Can Benefit

Published 27/11/2019

Social sustainability is often overlooked in discussions about sustainable development. Christof Burgbacher in this interview illustrates why we should pay...

Potjana Suansri on How to Succeed with Community-Based Tourism

Published 16/10/2019

Potjana Suansri on community-based tourism success and challenges

Potjana Suansri in this interview shares with us her many insights gained at the grassroots level of developing and managing...