TOTA is an award-winning tourism association based in British Columbia, Canada, and a founding signatory of the Future of Tourism Coalition. In this interview with their vice president, we find out how they’re building upon the pillars of sustainable tourism to not only preserve and protect, but to create positive impacts and inspire meaningful change. Ellen also shares her top tips for destinations just embarking on their journey to become more sustainable.
In the circular economy model, there are no economic activities related to the consumption of finite resources. By keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible, no waste is created. Applying this economic model in small island destinations would make them less reliant on new input and more resilience.
Research published by the World Travel and Tourism Council explores the impact of the global pandemic on the travel industry by focusing on four interwind trends: demand evolution, health and hygiene, innovation and digitisation, and sustainability. This data-driven examination puts forward recommendations to support the sector in building resilience.
Gabby Walters is an expert in crisis and disaster recovery marketing. In this “Good Tourism” Insight, Dr Walters shares some of what she knows about traveller concerns during and after a disruptive event and what travel & tourism stakeholders can do to mitigate losses and bounce back strongly.
2020 has exposed the flaws in a conservation model reliant on wealthy tourists. New ideas are vital in the effort to safeguard the environment post-pandemic. A conservation basic income and monetising ecosystem services are two possible approaches.
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.
