Tourism ventures need to balance the needs of guests and staff with the needs of surrounding communities. Researchers in Southern Africa suggest using water-use benchmarks to provide targets for water usage and to serve as a planning tool for future wildlife tourism developments in the region.
Stopping tourism leakage requires long-term strategic goals and new success metrics. It also requires a holistic approach that focuses on niche markets, supports local businesses and workers, and protects destinations’ unique social and natural assets.
The eco hotel summit is a free 5-day online event taking place between 27th and 31st July 2020, organised in association with Eco Resort Network and World of Glamping. The event will incorporate over 50 speakers on a variety of topics, as well as offering innovative virtual networking opportunities.
Preferred Hotel Group recently acquired Beyond Green Travel in a move that represents the next step in CEO Lindsey Ueberroth's strategic vision to enhance the company's portfolio in making travel a positive force for people and the planet.
Before the coronavirus hit, Airbnb had been growing rapidly amid increased spending. Now, like so many businesses in the travel and tourism sector, they are hvaing to make some tough decisions.
