Tag: Sustainable Tourism
PATA session spots the return of over-tourism and misuse of ecotourism...
A discussion at the recent PATA Destination Experience Forum and Mart 2023 on the topic of Leveraging New Trends in Sustainable Forms of Tourism revealed...
Walking the good talk
We have crossed the mid-year mark so swiftly. Time flies especially fast when you are busy attending to pent-up travel needs and catching up...
Traveloka joins UNWTO to boost sustainable tourism
Traveloka has joined the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as an affiliate member, demonstrating its commitment to develop the region’s tourism industry by...
Evolving destinations
Ni Made Ayu Marlhini, deputy minister for marketing at Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, talks about developing new destinations, rural tourism and the power of domestic travellers
BBTF 2023 zeros in on sustainable and responsible tourism
The Bali and Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) 2023 will be themed Reconnecting to Quality & Sustainable Tourism to align with the growing need for cultural awareness,...
NTO chiefs underline continued commitment to develop tourism responsibly
From taking guidance from sustainability experts to promoting home-stays and local experiences that benefit natives, more and more NTOs are devising their strategies to...
UNWTO digs deeper to uncover more top tourism villages
Following two successful editions of its hunt for the world’s most outstanding tourism villages that are able to drive rural development and local well-being,...
Singapore’s Southern Islands get sustainable tourism transformation
Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) will commence sustainable tourism activations on Singapore's Southern Islands, with a collection of five low-impact accommodation units on Lazarus Island...
Sri Lankan hoteliers commit to rebuilding tourism responsibly
Despite tourism challenges, two Sri Lankan hotel players have remained firm in their efforts to uplift local communities as they rebuild their business.
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Sustainable tourism at a critical juncture
Sustainability in the travel and tourism industry has become the most discussed subject, accelerated by the pandemic. However, Roi Ariel, general manager of Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), says the industry needs accountability and greater public awareness