sustainable tourism

According to the UN World Tourism Organization, sustainable tourism is “tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing their needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities.”

Tourism sustainability has become a key issue for the reputation and competitiveness of cities and destinations, and as such has been on our radar for quite a while. Below our latest insights and stories linked to the topic.

If interested in the the sustainable development and management of tourism, we recommend you the Sustainability Leaders Project. Apart from more than 250 interviews with leading sustainable tourism professionals (academics and practitioners), it offers snapshots of expert views on topics such as what sustainable tourism means (and definition), how to get started with sustainability and how to make a career in ‘sustainable tourism’.

Insights & Advice

7 Golden Rules for Marketing Sustainable Destinations

Editorial Team -
Jeremy Smith shares seven golden rules for marketing sustainable destinations - essential advice on how to communicate sustainability in travel and tourism.
Conferences

City Destinations, Sustainability, Competitiveness – Recap Tourism Eco Forum Barcelona

Florian Kaefer -
Florian Kaefer summarizes key discussion points from the 2016 Tourism Eco Forum in Barcelona on city destinations, sustainability and competitiveness.
Interviews

José Fernández-Cavia on Digital Media, Place Brand and Destination Branding

Editorial Team -
José Fernández-Cavia, Head of the Department of Communication at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, discusses digital media and destination branding research.
Interviews

Heather Skinner on Responsible Tourism, Corfu and Place Branding

Editorial Team -
Heather Skinner discusses responsible tourism, place branding, her work with the Institute of Place Management and the Academy of Marketing, and the way ahead for Corfu in Greece.
Interviews

Doug Lansky on Competitive and Sustainable Destinations

Editorial Team -
Doug Lansky - a travel writer, speaker and performer whose keynotes on destination development and the future of DMOs are legendary. An avid traveler, Doug has made it a profession to look at both sides of the coin - the pristine landscapes and wildlife, and the cramped parking lot from where you are photographing them. Just like his book "Travel, the Guide", this interview is an eye opener for those in charge of managing and marketing destinations.
Destination Profiles

Destination Check: Current State of Tourism Sustainability in Costa Rica

Editorial Team -
Glenn Jampol shares his thoughts on the current state of tourism sustainability in Costa Rica, a leading destination for ecotourism and responsible tourism experiences.
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