The costs of the pandemic and restrictions on economies, livelihoods and the environment have been very high. This article focusing on the example of Nepal suggests that recovery needs to achieve the dual goals of economic revival and ecosystem restoration. Here, investments in forestry and nature-based tourism can help.
By leveraging Colombia’s extraordinary biodiversity, there is a considerable opportunity for the development of Colombia’s ecotourism subsector. Ecotourism has the potential to provide alternatives to coca production and new livelihood options for former militants. However, it is essential this is developed alongside infrastructure projects and social schemes.
In a project that will run until 2025 with the support of the World Bank, Cambodia plans to restore and expand infrastructure and develop sustainable tourism initiatives. They hope the targeted provinces will attract more domestic and foreign tourists and improve the incomes of local residents.
Now that travel is reopening, many Black travellers are paying attention to whether companies follow through with the promises they made in the wake of George Floyd’s killing. How destinations and travel service providers approach diversity has an influence on travel decision-making, including Black representation in advertising and the availability of Black-owned business.
Community-based tourism consultant Peter Richards reflects on over 20 years’ experience and concludes that while we can help ensure decisions take into account important social and environmental considerations, we need to commit to community members as colleagues.
