Can a post-vaccine return to travel be smarter and greener than it was before March 2020? Some in the tourism industry are betting on it. In this article from the summer, The New York Times offers a definition for regenerative tourism and looks at some positive developments since the start of the pandemic, including the launch of the Future of Tourism Coalition.
Australia’s bushfires followed by the huge challenges posed by the pandemic have forced tour companies to rethink their approach to tourism and appeal more to the Australian market. Many travel providers to have found ways to rebuild from the devastating wildfires in more meaningful and sustainable way.
Despite COVID-19, the Sustainable Tourism Awards by Skal International, received 44 entries from 23 countries. The winners were independently evaluated on leadership criteria in sustainability, encompassing tangible and measurable benefits to the environment, to society and to the communities in which they operate. Congratulations to the winners!
Prepared in collaboration with more than 30 leading tourism organisations, researchers, and institutions, The Case for Responsible Travel: Trends & Statistics 2020 shares key studies on COVID-19 and climate change and what lessons may be applied from the pandemic to meet the challenges of the climate crisis.
Responsible travel company Better Places launched successful campaign 'Dream Now, Travel Later' to stay connected with travellers and highlight the plight of their local teams. So far their innovative crowd-funding efforts have raised an impressive 65,000 euros for their teams of guides and drivers affected by the pandemic.
