Sustainable Tourism
Intelligentsia urges to engage local communities in protecting heritage
LAHORE: The intelligentsia from United Kingdom and Pakistan urged concerned authorities to engage the local communities in executing heritage …
Paper CraftSki operator invites holidaymakers to build an igloo for their accommodation
Sick of crowded resort high streets, waiting in line for the breakfast buffet and queuing for the first lift? A new eco-challenge has launched that encourages skiers and snowboarders to experience the French Alps differently by escaping the crowds of mainstream resorts – all in an effort to raise …
SkiingSTP NHI Bandung holds International Tourism Jambore
To celebrate the World Tourism Day that falls on Sept. 27, NHI Bandung Institute of Tourism (STP NHI Bandung) recently held the International Tourism …
TourismSustainable tourism can advance global development
“This year’s celebration comes at a very special time,” said Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) at the …
TourismInside Villages Nature Paris: An Eco-Tourism Destination Just Outside Disneyland Paris
Today, we’re proud to announce an all-new way to enjoy the natural world on a scale never before possible thanks to the opening of an immersive …
Disneyland ParisSustainable tourism can advance global development, UN agency highlights on World Day
On World Tourism Day, the United Nations underscored the potential of sustainable tourism to advance economic, social, environmental and cultural …
TourismTravel Corporation Encourages Unity on World Tourism Day
Working together is the only way we can develop a future based on sustainability.
TourismWorld Tourism Day: learn how these destinations are promoting sustainable travel
There’s no doubt travel is booming – World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) figures show that tourist numbers increased around the globe in the beginning of the year. This year also marks the UNWTO’s Year of Sustainable Tourism – well-timed as more and more destinations around the world ponder how to …
TourismSustainable Tourism Can Be An Effective Driver To Positive Change
Dr. Kelly Bricker is a Professor and Director of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism at the University of Utah, located in the College of Health. …
TourismVatican urges vacation-goers to be responsible tourists
Vatican City, Aug 1, 2017 / 10:25 am (CNA/EWTN News).- As Rome and other parts of the world gear up for their August holidays, the Vatican has urged …
CatholicismSimalem Park Resort in Karo nominated for 2017 Indonesia Sustainable Tourism Awa...
International tourist destination Simalem Park Resort in Karo Regency, North Sumatra, has been nominated for the 2017 Indonesia Sustainable Tourism …
IndonesiaShould China Now Lead UNESCO?
The move would represent a step in the wrong direction for the organization.
ChinaSpotlight on Zimbabwe: where sustainable tourism is changing lives
Keith Drew<p><i>Sustainable tourism is about more than re-using your towels. To mark the UN’s Year of Sustainability, Keith Drew heads to Zimbabwe to see</i> …
WildlifeTourism that’s good for the planet and its inhabitants
The southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu has been the host of UN talks on how to make sure tourism plays a key role in sustainable development.<p>The capital of Sichuan Province is famous for a tourist attraction that has become one of the main research centres attempting to save the endangered giant …
TourismChile to host international sustainable tourism conference | Patagonia´s Magazine
Photo: Javier Vieras<p><b>By Cristobal Perez</b><p>Coyhaique, the capital of the Aysén region in Chilean Patagonia, is host to the annual conference of the Global …
TourismTourism Ministry to hold first Indonesia Sustainable Tourism Awards
The Tourism Ministry is set to hold the first Indonesia Sustainable Tourism Awards (ISTA) that will recognize destinations in Indonesia that have …
TourismPól Ó Conghaile: ‘Overtourism’ is the new normal - Get sustainable, or get used to it
We’ve seen airports delays and passengers squabbling about overhead bin space. Anti-tourist demonstrators in Barcelona have slashed bus tyres and …
News (Ireland)Barcelona terrorism attacks shake debate over tourism
“What has happened is dramatic, that is why I want to make clear that we are not against the tourist sector or the tourists, but against massified tourism.” Pere Mariné begins the conversation by qualifying his views in the light of the attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils that killed 15 people on …
TourismThree Irish destinations shortlisted for EU sustainable tourism awards
EDEN (European Destination of Excellence) is an initiative that aims to promote local, sustainable tourism development models across the EU.<p>Held …
News (Ireland)Travel, Enjoy, Respect: here's how to journey the world sustainably
One of the best ways to learn about the world is to travel – but globetrotters have to understand their impact when visiting the places that they love.<p>With that in mind, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched a new campaign focused on the contribution that sustainable tourism can make …
TravelOvertourism Issues Can No Longer Be Brushed Aside as Someone Else's Problem
<i>Skift Editor’s Note: Europe’s place as the world’s most popular tourist destination is being challenged from within.</i><p><i>Recent protests against</i> …
TourismTraveling green in New England
The United Nations has designated 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism, promoting travel that respects the environment and local …
SustainabilitySpain cracks down on illegal tourist rentals
The Balearic Islands will penalise landlords for illegally renting apartments to tourists with fines of up to 40,000 euros ($A59,673) amid a backlash …
SpainOn Ecotourism in Colombia with Megan Epler Wood
<i>This is the first post in the Colombia Blog Series by</i> <i>Colombia Photo Expeditions</i><i>, in which</i> <i>Kike Calvo</i> <i>profiles interesting information, research and</i> …
TourismThe growth paradox: can tourism ever be sustainable?
Tourism creates jobs - lots of them. In fact, one person in every 10 is employed in tourism-related jobs. When it is well managed, tourism provides …
TourismCan the Town of Vail become continent’s first sustainable tourism destination?
Born from an idea that corralled local businesses to embrace energy-saving strategies, the resort-anchored Town of Vail trying to become the …
Sustainability‘Sustainable tourism’ is the way to go–SSI and WWF join hands
Green Wanderer mechandise like this shirt will be sold in the travel fair. —PHOTOS COURTESY OF WWF PHILIPPINES<p>Travel and tourism is one of the …
SustainabilityVenice calls on tourists to not swim in canals and pause too long on bridges in new responsible travel campaign
Respect Venice. You’re welcome here but you must play by the rules – or pay for it.<p>That’s the message from the Venetian authorities, who have …
TourismShaping The Future Of Sustainable Travel To Drive Positive Change
At a time when our world faces unprecedented challenges – in part, due to climate change, compounded by biodiversity loss and environmental …
SustainabilityExperiential Travel: 40+ Travel Experts Weigh in on the Biggest Travel Trend
Experiential travel is easily the most exciting (and biggest) trend taking the travel scene by storm. For those searching their minds for a clue as …
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