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’.

Interviews

Heather Skinner on Responsible Tourism, Corfu and Place Branding

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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

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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

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

Albert Salman on Green Destinations and Sustainable Tourism Leadership

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Albert Salman explains what makes a destination "green", its benefits and challenges, and how the new Green Destinations initiative supports the sustainable development and management of tourism destinations.
Uncategorized

New Ranking Presents World’s Top 100 Green Destinations

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Introducing the TOP 100 Green Destinations Ranking - a new benchmark and assessment initiative aimed at helping destinations to improve their sustainability.
Insights & Advice

Sustainable Tourism Advice for Destination Marketers: Keep it Real!

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Info by VisitEngland for destination branding professionals on sustainability and how to create authentic, credible place brands and marketing campaigns.
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