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.

Michel Awad of the Siraj Center, on Developing Responsible Tourism in Palestine

Published 19/10/2017

Michel Awad, Director of the Siraj Center in Palestine, in this interview shares his experience of developing responsible tourism experiences...

Julien Buot on Responsible Tourism Development in France

Published 12/10/2017

Julien Buot in this interview invites us to join him on a deep dive into the world of responsible tourism...

Mariana Madureira on Sustainable Tourism Entrepreneurship in Brazil

Published 03/08/2017

Continuing our series of women entrepreneurs and sustainability change makers, meet Mariana Madureira. Mariana tells us about the current state...

Amine Ahlafi on Tourism and Sustainable Development in Morocco

Published 27/10/2016

Sustainable infrastructure is a crucial element in the sustainability plan of any destination, which is why we were excited to...

Sheikh Md Monzurul Huq on Sustainability and Tourism Development in Bangladesh

Published 28/07/2016

In this interview, we hear from Sheikh Md. Monzurul Huq, Professor at the Department of Geography and Environment at Jahangirnagar University...

Mihee Kang on Ecotourism Opportunities and Challenges in South Korea

Published 07/07/2016

Ecotourism as opportunity for the sustainable development of tourism in South Korea and Asia generally is one key focus of...

Karma Tshering on Sustainable Tourism in Bhutan

Published 30/06/2016

This interview with Karma Tshering of Bhutan is part of a special series featuring board members of the recently founded Asian Ecotourism...

How to Avoid Overcrowding in Tourism Destinations: Example Bhutan

Published 28/06/2016

How to avoid overcrowding in tourism destinations is a question which will become more and more relevant, due to the...