Tag: Sustainable Tourism
Genuine interactions
Animal tourism in South-east Asia is undergoing a gradual transformation as travellers become more discerning, operators tighten welfare standards, and scrutiny grows over what makes an ethical experience
The good journey
Good tourism happens when the host community buys into the concept, contributes to ideation, encourages generations of people to be educated professionals supporting the industry, and wants to be part of the welcome
Australia’s next chapter
Tourism Australia managing director Robin Mack discusses AI, Asia's growing influence and how the destination is positioning itself for the decade ahead
Switzerland’s new luxury positioning emphasises discretion and elegance
Amid a flurry of luxury destination branding in the global marketplace, Switzerland Tourism (ST) is opting for understated and meaningful promises over loud declarations...
Indonesia charts course for yacht tourism growth
Indonesia is seeking to capture a larger share of Asia’s growing yacht tourism market by expanding marina infrastructure, developing integrated marine tourism itineraries and...
Marine tourism industry seeks regulatory reforms in Indonesia
Indonesia’s marine tourism industry is urging the government to accelerate regulatory harmonisation, saying overlapping policies continue to undermine investment confidence despite the introduction of...
UNESCO designation boosts Timor-Leste’s sustainable tourism ambitions
Timor-Leste has welcomed UNESCO’s designation of Nino Konis Santana National Park as the country’s first Biosphere Reserve, a move expected to strengthen its position...
Awaji Island welcomes farmstay villa concept
A new accommodation concept combining farm experiences with farm-to-table dining has opened on Awaji, the largest island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea.
Farming Resort San...
Tourism’s role beyond politics
With the Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) taking place from June 16 to 18, Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) executive director Suvimol Thanasarakij discusses the importance of the event, addresses industry concerns, and outlines the event’s key objectives and expected outcomes
Japan rail and airline partnerships aim to spread visitor demand
Japan’s rail operators and major airlines are joining forces to encourage international visitors to explore destinations beyond the country’s main tourism hubs.
JR West has...
















