Every year, the global Green Destinations Top 100 competition invites candidates to submit stories about sustainable management of tourism and its impacts. In this selection we learn how, when external forces began disrupting a Thai village’s fishing economy and way of life, community-based sustainable tourism helped save the day. Abstract
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982 and referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” Sigiriya is one of Sri Lanka’s most visited destinations. The Sustainable Tourism Unit of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority explains how the destination is evolving into a national beacon for responsible practices
The name of Scotland comes up frequently in matters of sustainability and good destination stewardship. While on holiday there, Executive Editor Jonathan Tourtellot kept an eye out for examples. This is what he found, with all photography thanks to him. The Kelpies are unique, well executed, and true to the
Another winner from the Top 100 – Every year, Green Destinations organizes the Top 100 Destination Sustainability Stories competition, which invites submissions from around the world – a vetted collection of stories spotlighting local and regional destinations that are making progress toward sustainable management of tourism and its impacts. As
Morocco’s renowned Kasbah du Toubkal has racked up a three-decade record for good stewardship and community relations. Few lodges have had such a profound impact on their surrounding communities. During a visit, Jonathan Tourtellot learns how this came to be. Mountain Lodge Shows What It Takes to Marry Success with
Another winner from the Top 100 – Every year, Green Destinations organizes the Top 100 Destination Sustainability Stories competition, which invites submissions from around the world – a vetted collection of stories spotlighting local and regional destinations that are making progress toward sustainable management of tourism and its impacts. As
You are creating a sustainable, lovely, fair-labor beach resort in the state of Bahia, Brazil. Unfortunately, a less-than-fair local establishment doesn’t appreciate it – stressing their point with an act of demolition. The Uxua hotel’s co-owner Bob Shevlin describes the process then needed to rework community relations. “Going it Alone”
EN ES Un recurso en línea notable y fácil de usar proporciona una gran cantidad de información que va mucho más allá de su tema para presentar un enfoque ético para todos. Ellen Rugh revisa la Biblioteca electrónica de turismo indígena e incluye consejos sobre cómo utilizarla. Elaborar una
EN ES Cuando se trataba de planificar la sostenibilidad del destino, las más de 60 empresas del centenario parque Djurgården de Estocolmo plantearon un desafío de cooperación. Camilla Zedendahl y Karin Sallander, de la Royal Djurgården Society, explican lo que se necesita para ayudar a las empresas turísticas a pensar
EN ES A remarkable, easy-to-use online resource provides a wealth of information that goes well beyond its topic to present an ethical approach for all. Ellen Rugh-Estrada reviews the Indigenous Tourism eLibrary, including tips on how to use it. Working out a responsible destination strategy for indigenous tourism just got
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