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Tourism and Sustainable Investing
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The World Tourism Day 2023 theme "Tourism and Green Investments" calls to attention the need for sustainable investing solutions that deliver for…
Sustainability in Asia
TrainingAid News
The EXO Foundation Sustainability Awards program honored organizations and projects advancing sustainability in Asia. The 2023 awardees were…
Nature Positive Training
TrainingAid News
TrainingAid collaborates with MOYO Training Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting wildlife and biodiversity through training programmes…
Tourism and Development of Collective Welfare
People
Antonio Rivas, a community tourism and development specialist, shares his journey working in the academic sector exploring sustainable tourism…
Technology and Sustainable Tourism
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From efficient resource use to better visitor management, the intersection of technology and sustainability presents important opportunities for…
Inspiring Positive Change through Educational Travel
People
Liz Tuck, Product and Sustainability Team Manager at World Challenge, a leading sustainable educational expeditions provider, shares her stories and…
Tourism as a Tool for Development
People
Ameer Virani, a sustainable tourism development professional with many years of experience working in emerging tourism destinations, shares his hopes…
Community Tourism Ventures in Colombia
People
Paola Forero, a historian-turned-entrepreneur who has been working with local and Indigenous communities in Colombia’s northern regions, shares her…
Mediterranean Ecotourism
Projects
TrainingAid supports the DestiMED Plus project as consultants, focused on providing advice and supporting research and development related to online…
Partnership for Nature
TrainingAid News
TrainingAid collaborates with LT…
Tourism and Biodiversity
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Presented in partnership with Linking Tourism and Conservation (LT…
JDEI in Tourism
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Beyond JDEI hashtags and campaigns, the travel and tourism industry still has a long way to go in becoming a truly just, diverse, equitable and…
Mental Health in Tourism
Ideas and Insights
The COVID19 crisis has highlighted the importance of proactively addressing mental health and well-being, individually and collectively. Here are…
Sustainable Investments in Tourism Projects: Managing Impacts and Benefits
Ideas and Insights
Three lessons on effectively managing small-, medium- and large-scale projects in sustainable tourism, with insights from our partners and expert…
How to Create Inclusive Events
Ideas and Insights
What are some of the key factors LGBTIQ+ community members consider when evaluating whether an event is inclusive? What can event organizers do to…
Tourism Destination Management: The Travel Foundation Approach
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The Travel Foundation's approach to developing and delivering projects, offering insights into effective management of tourism destinations.
Sustainability Communications: How to Find and Promote Your Message
Ideas and Insights
Effective sustainability communication strategies should promote your destination's messages focused on how you promote tourism that cares for people…
Positive Tourism Impacts on Communities
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We’ve asked industry trailblazers and change makers to share their own experiences, highlighting concrete examples of how tourism can be a positive…
Accessible Tourism Solutions for Businesses and Destinations
Ideas and Insights
(Updated 9th May 2023) How and why is accessible tourism key to sustainable development of destinations, and what can tourism businesses do to become…

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Project Management in Sustainable Tourism
How-to Guide
Successful projects in sustainable tourism should ensure that tourism development funding and resources lead to achieving substantial results for…
Community Tourism Development: CHN Case Study
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With the aim of maximising tourism’s benefits for rural grassroots communities, Community Homestay Network (CHN) in Nepal invests in tourism products…
Ecotourism and Climate Change Adaptation: Chumbe Island Case Study
Case Study
Chumbe Island Coral Park Ltd. (CHICOP) is an award-winning private nature reserve focused on the conservation and sustainable management of the…
Community-Led Cultural Tourism: Khusvegi Camp Case Study
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The Khusvegi English and Nomadic Culture Camp is a community-led slow tourism initiative in Sagsai Soum (Western Mongolia), helping to foster local…
Pacific Island Food Culture: PIFR Case Study
Case Study
Pacific Island Food Revolution (PIFR) is a multimedia television-led campaign designed to restore the Pacific Islands to their original healthy diet…
Local Value Creation: ASI Reisen Case Study
Case Study
ASI Reisen, an Austria-based adventure travel company operating around the world, works to create more sustainable experiences for travellers and…
Sustainability Governance: Vagabond Tours Case Study
Case Study
In 2021, Vagabond Tours became Ireland’s first B Corp certified tour company. This means committing to create positive change in the world, with the…
Destination Engagement: Ride Albania Mountain Biking Case Study
Case Study
Ride Albania Mountain Biking, a social and ecological business offering small-group guided mountain bike tours, supports the development of mountain…
Engaging Guests in Sustainability: Feynan Ecolodge Case Study
Case Study
Even for a leading ecolodge like Feynan Ecolodge, known for its sustainability leadership, sustainability may not be the main reason why guests…
Child Safe Responsible Travel Campaign
Case Study
Child Safe campaign by Friends International effectively engages travelers, locals and industry stakeholders to give exposure to the issue of child…
Vanadzor Industrial Tourism Center
Case Study
The Vanadzor Industrial Tourism Center project supports the overall aim of strengthening tourism offerings of urban destinations by diversifying…
EU4Culture: Stronger Communities and Initiatives
Case Study
To take advantage of the natural and cultural assets and tourism potential of Shirak, Kotayq and Gegharkunik, the DVV International (Armenia) project…
Museu de Favela Community-Led Tours
Case Study
With Museu de Favela (MUF) tours in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, local residents are the protagonists, deciding how their community, culture and identity…
Funding Successful Projects
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In this session, we will connect with tourism and development experts from around the world to discuss key questions related to effectively managing…
Presentation: Resilience in Tourism
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In our 2-part live events, we will cover examples, ideas and insights to help you understand what a resilient tourism business looks like, why it…
Bhutan Destination Example
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What are Bhutan’s experiences with tourism development that supports its sustainability aims? This resource video highlights successes and challenges…