Category: Socio-economic issues

Free training platform launched to support sustainable tourism in protected areas

Given the pressing need to promote positive economic impacts while also conserving natural heritage, a free online training platform has been launched. ‘Sustainable Tourism: Training for Tomorrow’ aims to increase the quality, supply and accessibility of training in sustainable tourism for Protected Area stakeholders across Europe.

The Future of Tourism Coalition: Interview with Jeremy Sampson

The Future of Tourism Coalition brings together key players from around the world who want to ensure that destinations are placed at the centre of recovery strategies. Jeremy Sampson tells official media partner Travindy about this new and timely global collaboration and the Coalition's plans to facilitate the transition towards a new model for tourism.

Reflections on trekking the Tamang Indigenous Trail in Nepal

Before the pandemic, a Colombian and Nepali went trekking through the Tamang Indigenous Trail in the Himalayas. Here they chronicle their journey and reflect on the human side of ecotourism and the commonalities between their countries’ post war realities. Their story provides ideas on how we can all repurpose the travel industry.

Eco Hotel Summit: A sustainable event for our times

The eco hotel summit is a free 5-day online event taking place between 27th and 31st July 2020, organised in association with Eco Resort Network and World of Glamping. The event will incorporate over 50 speakers on a variety of topics, as well as offering innovative virtual networking opportunities.

Good Tourism Institute seeks to help tour operators improve

Users can learn how to support local communities, build long lasting relations with customers and employees, and offer unique experiences.

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