New research suggests the indigenous Batak people feel that they are being left out of the process of rural tourism development and feel discouraged to start businesses in their communities due to lack of skills and capital. The study puts forward recommendations for government and policymakers to make the development program more inclusive.
Planeterra has teamed up the Panama Government and local NGOs to reposition Panama as a destination focused on cultural immersion experiences. The partnership aims to work with at least 10 communities to assist them with income diversification, product development, and customer service.
USAID has launched a $20-million five-year project to develop sustainable tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina and prepare the country to be a world-class destination for travellers in the post-pandemic era. The project aims to create jobs, especially in rural areas, and protect the natural and cultural heritages of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Cumbria aims to become the UK’s first carbon neutral county by 2037 by creating ways for people to visit in a more sustainable way. New initiatives include more sustainable transport options, low carbon holiday cottages and plans to reduce pollutants in the lakes.
Portugal aims to become one of the most sustainable destinations in the world by 2027. With this in mind, VisitPortugal has launched inspiring video messages to travellers across Europe, calling for a focus on responsible and sustainable tourism in 2021. The videos are adapted for each country and encourage discovering new ways of travelling bound by a collective conscience to nature.
