Category: Research and studies

National Geographic releases first Sustainable Tourism Impact Report

The report details the impacts and highlights stories about some of the innovative sustainability projects at its Unique Lodges collection, supporting idea that tourism can be a powerful force for good in the world.

Global Sustainable Tourism Dashboard launched to enable tracking of industry progress

Dashboard will enable sustainability indicators to be measured and tracked in a consistent and transparent manner so areas for improvement can be identified and achievements celebrated

Tourists behaving badly: how culture shapes conduct when we’re on holiday

There appears to be increasing tension between tourists and residents around the world, with the former often blamed for behaving inappropriately and disturbing locals. Protests against tourist behaviour have erupted in Barcelona, Venice and Hong Kong.

Research Reveals Adventure Travelers Primarily Motivated by Transformation

New research conducted by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) in conjunction with researchers from East Carolina University reveals that, more than any other motivating factor, adventure travelers are seeking transformative experiences.

NGO Partnerships in Using Ecotourism for Conservation: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This analysis is the first global-scale review of the role of NGOs in ecotourism. It complements reviews of ecotourism in private and public protected areas.

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The future is murky for SAF under Trump

Production of domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has grown rapidly in recent years, driven in part by Biden administration incentives. But early moves by the Trump administration are fueling uncertainty about what will come next.