Category: Sustainable tourism management

Statement from GSTC regarding the Travalyst Accommodations Initiative

Many GSTC members and stakeholders seek GSTC’s views on Travalyst’s recent publication of their “certification”-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 agency Antara reports 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 Foundation’s Tourism for Development Fund, which has committed €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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Best Tourism Villages 2024 by UN Tourism

UN Tourism announces 55 new Best Tourism Villages 2024, highlighting rural destinations as key for sustainable tourism and community development.