Category: Sustainable tourism management

Statement from GSTC regarding the Travalyst Accommodations Initiative

Many GSTC members and stakeholders seek GSTCā€™s views on Travalystā€™s recent publication of their ā€œcertificationā€-based accommodations initiative.

Four countries that are actively welcoming tourists

For every overcrowded tourist spot in Europe, there are plenty of places around the world that need more visitors.

Bali is considering a temporary halt on new construction of hotels

Indonesia state news agencyĀ Antara reportsĀ that Bali's local government is considering a temporary halt on new construction of hotels, villas, discos and beach clubs to address overtourism and overdevelopment.

TUI launches conservation initiative in Mozambique

Initiative is part of TUI Care Foundationā€™s Tourism for Development Fund, which has committed ā‚¬10 million to support social and environmental projects in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in collaboration with UN Tourism.

Edinburgh becomes the first city in Scotland to introduce a tourist tax

Edinburgh is set to become the first city in Scotland to introduce a tourist tax after Scottish government granted powers to local authorities to introduce visitor charges.

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