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Panama Tourism to Empower Local and Indigenous Communities

Posted on October 28, 2022 by DSR Contributors
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Inequity in distribution of tourism income is a  major problem in much of Latin America, especially for indigenous communities. Now Panama is taking tangible steps to fix that, beginning with ten pilot projects and a focus on nature and tradition. Continue reading →

A Call for Climate Collaboration at the First Ever Future-of-Tourism Summit

Posted on October 28, 2022 by DSR Contributors
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After two Covid-wracked years, the Future of Tourism Coalition was able to convene its first face-to-face summit on 30 Sept. 2022. Held in Athens, Greece, the Coalition meeting focused on climate mitigation and adaptation. Kate Lewis reports. Participants Ask Businesses … Continue reading →

Livingstone, Zambia Creates a ‘Forest of Faces’

Posted on October 28, 2022 by DSR Contributors
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Just 10km away from Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, Livingstone relies on tourism for its main economic activity. However, the town of Victoria Falls across the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe had been getting most of the tourism traffic. So how does Livingstone draw those people back in? Continue reading →

Revitalizing the Kypseli Neighborhood in Athens

Posted on October 28, 2022 by DSR Contributors
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Destination Stewardship Report – Vol. 3 No. 2 – Fall 2022 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 … Continue reading →

Key Takeaways from CREST’s Forum On Destination Stewardship

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Alix Collins
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What does it mean to implement a destination stewardship model? What are the successes and challenges communities face throughout the process? And what does a shift towards stewardship mean for destination marketing? Continue reading →

Partnering for Destination Stewardship in Florida

Posted on October 21, 2022 by DSR Contributors
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Not every state, including Florida, will have its DMO leading the stewardship efforts. Each state needs to evaluate its assets and find the right path. Continue reading →

Changes at the Destination Stewardship Report

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Jonathan Tourtellot
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The Summer (Q3) 2022 issue marking the third year of the Destination Stewardship Report has just been emailed, with the usual array of fascinating stories of ways to improve destination stewardship. We have useful lessons and examples from Malaysia, Greece, … Continue reading →

Brazil’s Bombinhas Learns About Itself

Posted on July 29, 2022 by DSR Contributors
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Methods for building community identity – What a Brazilian community did to rediscover itself in the face of growing tourism popularity. Continue reading →

Disaster Recovery in Evia, Greece

Posted on July 29, 2022 by DSR Contributors
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How to provide a roadmap for a sustainable tourism recovery adapted to the characteristics of the place and based on an analysis of the responses from other destinations who have experienced natural disasters. Continue reading →

To Market Stewardship, Use Local Voices

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Holly Prievo
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A strategic video campaign that enlists local support and participation can shift a DMO from destination promotion to marketing stewardship – a model for any destination. Continue reading →

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