Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable tourism has become essential for the long-term success, reputation, and resilience of destinations. This page features our latest insights on how cities, regions, and countries approach tourism development and destination management with sustainability in mind — from strategy and leadership to branding and visitor experience.
If you’re interested in meeting the changemakers driving sustainable tourism around the world, we recommend visiting the Sustainability Leaders Project. It features 250+ interviews with thought leaders and practitioners advancing more responsible forms of tourism.
Place Branding 2021: Key Priorities and Trends to Watch
Place branding 2021: which topicsm, trends and priorities should place brand managers look out for as we approach recovery from COVID-19? World's leading place reputation and community identity experts share their thoughts.
Emma Björner on Sustainable Tourism and Place Branding
Emma Björner shares her insights on city branding practices in China and how to involve relevant stakeholders meaningfully into place branding and sustainable tourism initiatives.
How to Ensure Destination Sustainability and Resilience Post Covid-19? Place Brand Leaders Podcast Episode Two
In this second episode of the Place Brand Leaders podcast, Florian Kaefer and Aleks Vladimirov discuss tourism sustainability post Covid-19 and share some of the tips presented in a recent TPBO white paper on the topic.
Destination Sustainability: How to Make Your Host Community Tourism-Friendly
How destination marketers and tourism managers can persuade their communities to welcome tourists again, after the coronavirus pandemic.
Destination Marketing: Which Pitfalls to Avoid When Promoting Tourism During the Pandemic
Which pitfalls destination marketers and managers should avoid when promoting tourism during the coronavirus pandemic.
Destination Sustainability: How to Influence Visitor Behaviour and Encourage Responsible Travel
How destination managers and marketers can influence visitor behaviour and encourage responsible travel, as part of their effort to promote sustainable tourism and destination sustainability.