Environment
Opinion
What we must do to help prevent climate change?
"I believe it's time to alter the composition of destination marketing organizations (DMO) to take into account important travel-related issues that impact communities and the planet. Specifically, I am calling for the appointment to tourist boards of experts who have the credentials to weigh in on the existential crisis of climate change."
Interviews
Tours & activities
Climate Change
How polar bear tourism adapts to the climate change?
This remote town relies on polar bear tourism - but it’s having to adapt as the climate heats up.
Accommodation
Sustainable tourism management
Bali is considering a temporary halt on new construction of hotels
Indonesia state news agency Antara reports that Bali's local government is considering a temporary halt on new construction of hotels, villas, discos and beach clubs to address overtourism and overdevelopment.
Destinations
Research
The ecotourism market is projected to grow to $829.8 billion by 2035
The ecotourism market, valued at $210.4 billion in 2023, is projected to grow to $829.8 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 11.7%.
76% of surveyed hotels report staffing shortages
More than three-quarters of surveyed hotels are experiencing a staffing shortage, and hotels are increasing pay, benefits, and perks to recruit and retain employees, according to a May survey of hoteliers conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).
Survey: consumers want to go green, but costs and quality remain obstacles
Despite a widespread desire to incorporate reusable items into their daily routines, many are held back by cost and quality concerns.
New UN Tourism report integrates biodiversity in national tourism policies
While 95% of national tourism policies acknowledge nature as a primary asset for tourism, actual detailed plans for sustainable management practices are often lacking, a new report from UN Tourism reveals.
NRA report outlines six ways to source food and supplies sustainably
Taking a little extra time to vet your supplies and talk over options with your suppliers can help you build your sustainability story.
Publication
New Sustainable Event Management: A Free Guide to Better Green Meetings
Sustainable events can be satisfying and interesting because they make it worth attending in person because the planner has taken steps to connect participants to a destination in a meaningful way, perhaps through the authentic cuisine, local entertainment or a community service project.
What does the future hold for short-term rentals in European Cities?
A comprehensive review of how short term rentals have evolved in Europe over the past seven years was carried out by Toposophy for HORTEC.
Travel & Tourism Development Index 2021
The 2021 edition of the index highlights the vital need to invest in T&T, the impact of COVID-19 and how sector stakeholders can draw on T&T development strategies to build back better.
About sustainable tourism with Matt Callaghan, easyJet holidays. #GSTC2023 interview series
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About sustainable tourism with Topaz Smith, World Economic Forum. #GSTC2023 interview series
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About sustainable tourism with Pegi Amarteifio, SLH. #GSTC2023 interview series
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Partnership for sustainable tourism - Hartmut Wimmer (Outdooractive)
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The role of tourism associations in shaping sustainable tourism I Christina Russe (ECTAA)
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About sustainable tourism with Arantxa Garcia Lis, TUI Group
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About sustainable tourism with Martyn Griffiths, CLIA. #GSTC2023 interview series
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Sustainable hospitality in practice - Apollonia Karampatsou (Mitsis Hotels Group)
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National and regional strategies for sustainable tourism - Green Destinations Conference 2022
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