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WTM Responsible Tourism Programme Day 2

Water issues, conservation, orphanages, plastic - just some of the issues covered on Tuesday during WTM's responsible tourism programme.

Local pride, authenticity and connection – social benefits of trails and cultural routes

Trails were the theme on the Adventure stage at ITB Berlin last week. Their power to connect and foster social interactions generates social benefits for both tourists and locals which is crucial for sustainable tourism development.

“Without massively changed behaviour the world stands to destroy itself,” SA Tourism Minister tells WTM (and other news…)

With a prophesy that "Growth in tourism stands to come to an end," South Africa's minister for tourism Derek Hanekom went were few, if any, other tourism ministers would dare to go.

Highlights from Tuesday’s Responsible Tourism programme at WTM London

From how tourism can support animal welfare to tackling exclusion and dealing with plastic pollution, a whistle stop tour through some key moments from the Responsible tourism sessions at WTM London on Tuesday November 6, 2018.

Summary of WTM Responsible Tourism Programme, Monday November 5, 2018

A quick summary of highlights and key quotes from the tour companies, hotels, destinations and NGOs working to make tourism more sustainable

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Baltimore Convention Center achieves Sustainable Event Standards Certification

Baltimore Convention Center achieves SILVER level certification from EIC Sustainable Event Standards, reflecting its commitment to sustainability with energy efficiency and waste reduction initiatives.