From a safari camp group showing strong leadership in saying no to bottled water to a wine farm with forward-thinking work conditions – the shortlist has a lot to say about where responsible tourism on the continent is, and where it is going next.
A worldwide perspective doesn’t only come from the European, white middle-aged men in suits. Particularly during debates on supposedly more inclusive and fairer sustainable tourism, when will events start taking notice?
Initiatives such as community development banks, solidarity microfinance, complementary currencies, community-based savings schemes and other innovative solutions will be discussed as alternatives for tourism
Overtourism, integrating refugees and the financial viability of social tourism projects are some of the key sustainability and CSR topics at this year's ITB Berlin
The organisation will use the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to bring three global issues to the forefront of discussions within the travel industry in 2018.
In a concerted effort to promote sustainability and innovation, the Municipality of Syros-Hermoupolis is taking steps to drive positive change and position itself as an eco-conscious destination, aiming to enhance the quality of life for both residents and visitors whilst preserving its natural ecosystem and cultural heritage.
