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Tourism and Development of Collective Welfare
Antonio Rivas, a community tourism and development specialist, shares his journey working in the academic sector exploring sustainable tourism…
People
Responsible Travel Business Leading with Purpose
Alexandra Michat, Chief Purpose Officer at EXO Travel, a leading responsible travel DMC in Asia, shares her personal and professional journey…
People
Tourism as a Tool for Development
Ameer Virani, a sustainable tourism development professional with many years of experience working in emerging tourism destinations, shares his hopes…
Interview
Gender Equality in Tourism
An interview with Charmarie Maelge (Associate, Equality in Tourism International and Director, ICRT Sri Lanka), sharing insights into the challenges…
People
Promoting Ecotourism in Venezuela
Paul Stanley, President of Angel-Eco Tours, Angel Conservation Corp. and Fundación Etnika, shares his story of encounters and adventures in…
People
Tourism for a Healthy Planet
Mario Mellado, an international tourism entrepreneur, shares his story on finding the ecological and social justice principles that are at the heart…
People
Grassroots Narratives in Travel Storytelling
Elisa Spampinato, a travel writer and community storyteller, shares her journey in sustainable tourism, and how she found her vision and built her…
People
Community Tourism Ventures in Colombia
Paola Forero, a historian-turned-entrepreneur who has been working with local and Indigenous communities in Colombia’s northern regions, shares her…
Panel
Professional Skills and Innovation
A key part of the World Tourism Day 2022 theme “Rethinking Tourism” is putting people at the center of discussions around the future of our industry…
People
On Learning to Make Conscious Decisions
Marianela Camacho (Professor, Universidad del Zulia, Venezuela) shares her sustainability journey, and her personal, academic and professional…
Panel
Climate Action in Tourism
Can tourism become part of the solution to the climate crisis? Considering tourism is both contributing to and affected by the climate crisis, the…
Ideas and Insights
Stakeholder Engagement for Sustainable Tourism Development
How can we ensure tourism development brings positive changes and lasting benefits for community members?
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Case Study
Community Tourism Development: CHN Case Study
With the aim of maximising tourism’s benefits for rural grassroots communities, Community Homestay Network (CHN) in Nepal invests in tourism products…
Case Study
Ecotourism and Climate Change Adaptation: Chumbe Island Case Study
Chumbe Island Coral Park Ltd. (CHICOP) is an award-winning private nature reserve focused on the conservation and sustainable management of the…
Case Study
Community-Led Cultural Tourism: Khusvegi Camp Case Study
The Khusvegi English and Nomadic Culture Camp is a community-led slow tourism initiative in Sagsai Soum (Western Mongolia), helping to foster local…
Case Study
Pacific Island Food Culture: PIFR Case Study
Pacific Island Food Revolution (PIFR) is a multimedia television-led campaign designed to restore the Pacific Islands to their original healthy diet…
Case Study
Guide to Inclusive Experiences: Inclusive Guide Case Study
Co-founded by Denver, Colorado-based entrepreneurs Crystal Egli and Parker McMullen Bushman, Inclusive Guide is an online community listing safe and…
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Local Value Creation: ASI Reisen Case Study
ASI Reisen, an Austria-based adventure travel company operating around the world, works to create more sustainable experiences for travellers and…
Case Study
Destination Engagement: Ride Albania Mountain Biking Case Study
Ride Albania Mountain Biking, a social and ecological business offering small-group guided mountain bike tours, supports the development of mountain…
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Engaging Guests in Sustainability: Feynan Ecolodge Case Study
Even for a leading ecolodge like Feynan Ecolodge, known for its sustainability leadership, sustainability may not be the main reason why guests…
Case Study
Child Safe Responsible Travel Campaign
Child Safe campaign by Friends International effectively engages travelers, locals and industry stakeholders to give exposure to the issue of child…
Case Study
Great Malvern Farmers Market, Worcestershire, UK
This example shows how the council worked on finding a solution for the farmers market re-launch and ensuring a long-term community benefit by…
Case Study
Museu de Favela Community-Led Tours
With Museu de Favela (MUF) tours in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, local residents are the protagonists, deciding how their community, culture and identity…
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Sustainable Products That Sell
What are the secrets to creating and marketing successful sustainable tourism products? Join us to learn practical, profitable actions you can take…
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