Category: Socio-economic issues

Covid gave Southeast Asia a break from overtourism. Now what?

More than two years after the coronavirus pandemic brought international travel to a halt, most countries in Southeast Asia have reopened their borders with minimal requirements for vaccinated travelers. Millions arrived over the summer, fueled by pent-up wanderlust. The return of these tourists is a relief for an economically battered region — but it comes with its own costs.

The Perils of “Giving Back” and a Tourism Model that Actually Supports Communities

Giving back is a great concept buut not always effective. Travelers tend to be disconnected from those foundational building blocks that drew them to a certain destination in the first place.

Tourism killed Thailand’s most famous bay. Here’s how it was brought back to life

A story of closure and reopening of the Maya Bay, part of the Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park,which became famous after a DiCaprio movie.

With tourist numbers well over half a million this summer, Mazatlán is saturated

Mass tourism is causing pollution problems in Mazatlán, triggering calls for a greater focus on sustainable tourism in the Pacific coast resort city.

Sustainable holiday: New policy looks for a green push

Top sources in the government said the tourism policy forecasts that the sector's contribution will grow to $1 trillion by 2047 and the industry needs to prepare itself to make the sector sustainable.

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