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Is This French Ecoresort a Game-Changer?

Posted on November 27, 2018 by David Randle
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A new French ecoresort offers a model for other developers and destinations to emulate, says Dr. David Randle, managing director of Florida-based Blue Communities Consortium. Continue reading →

Sustainable Destination News—November Notes

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Jonathan Tourtellot
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In this post, two urgent calls for your recommendations,
video from the Balkans, conference notes, and a challenge in how to avert overtourism. Continue reading →

Minnesota’s Boundary Waters at Risk

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Thomas Winderl
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A trip into a popular wild paradise raises a question: What happens when public opinion fails to protect a destination? The only answer: Don’t give up. Continue reading →

Trading Languages for Travel

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Eugene Kim
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Eugene Kim tries out a home-sharing service that matches resident language learners with visiting travelers. It’s a good deal for destinations as well. Continue reading →

“Overtourism” Sizzles This Summer

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Jonathan Tourtellot
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The rising buzz in tourism circles about overtourism is now spilling into the mainstream media, especially in Europe, which seems to have the largest numbers of unhappy, tourism-battered residents. Here’s some of the latest information on overtourism. Continue reading →

Overtourism, Airbnb, and the Numbers Problem

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Jonathan Tourtellot
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Yet another voice in the overtourism discussion, this time from an Airbnb report with a Foreword by Destination Stewardship Center director Jonathan Tourtellot. Also, a re-post of his National Geographic Voices blog on the topic. Continue reading →

Madeira Wins by Attracting All Ages

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Eugene Kim
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Appealing to tourists of diverse ages makes Madeira a robust destination over the long term – to the delight of this solo adventure traveler. Continue reading →

“Inspiring Places” Pilot Video Released

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Jonathan Tourtellot
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Featuring Sierra Gorda, Querétaro, Mexico. We chose this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve as the international pilot for the World’s Inspiring Places series. Here’s why. Continue reading →

Sierra Gorda To Lead New Video Series

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Erika Gilsdorf
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Our First “World’s Inspiring Places,” a Short-Form Travel Documentary: Producer Erika Gilsdorf explains what inspired HER to launch this video series, focused on great stewardship of destinations. Continue reading →

Best Wishes for 2018

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Jonathan Tourtellot
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…from the Destination Stewardship Center. Keep an eye out for news on the January release of our first “World’s Inspiring Places” video, on further developments in the battle to control “overtourism,“ on exemplary stewardship councils, and on a new initiative … Continue reading →

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