The wonders of traveling are figuratively a click away for today’s youth. It is more apparent that the millennials, with their spending capability and insatiable thirst for exploring and sharing their experiences, are in the position to redefine the face of tourism as we knew it.
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.
In a world increasingly marked by greed and strife, some companies are notable for the good they do. These companies have chosen to embody the credo: Be the change you want to see in the world.
Mario Hardy, CEO of PATA, speaks about the organisation’s commitment to sustainable tourism and what Asia needs to take sustainability to the next level.
The villagers of Mae Kam Pong have developed a "Sustainable Tourism Community for Learning" programme that serves to bring the local villagers together with tourists, within a learning environment.
