Category: Opinion

How to engage local communities? The 2017 NatGeo World Legacy Awards winners share their tips

The winners of the international tourism prize presented each year at ITB Berlin share their tips on how to engage local communities in sustainable tourism.

The Emperor’s New Experiential Travel

The word “experiential” sucks up an awful lot of bandwidth. That is to say, just about everything we do when we travel is an experience.

The other victims of elephant tourism – reporting from Thailand

The reason for these ‘accidents’, neglect and lack of duty of care for elephants or their mahouts is often simple. It’s an issue of profit for those running elephant camps.

7 South African hotels and lodges successfully promoting sustainable tourism

From game lodges to airport hotels, Soouth Africa has many accommodation providers who have implemented sustainable tourism practices in their business operations.

Passion, practicality and positive change – celebrating 10 years of Responsible Tourism at Leeds Beckett

Practitioners, academics, current and prospective students gathered to mark ten years of Leeds Beckett’s Master’s in Responsible Tourism Management and to celebrate the difference the course has made to responsible tourism practice worldwide.

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Arcadia by Amala: A sustainable culinary journey by Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray unveils Arcadia by Amala, an intimate dining experience where the rich traditions of Indian cuisine are reimagined through artistic storytelling and sustainable practices.