Home to one of the most biodiverse reefs in the world, Ataúro Island in Timor-Leste is now focusing on nature protection and biodiversity conservation to foster growth low-impact sustainable tourism. Continue reading →
On 14 April 2021 we were pleased to send out the Spring (2Q) edition of the Destination Stewardship Report, completing its first year of online publication as a joint project with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Here’s a description of the 9 stories in this issue.. Continue reading →
How to present an indigenous culture “written in the land” to tourists? Along with Laura Hope, communications manager at Coast Funds, Bert Mercer, economic development manager for Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government, describes the process of tying together a culturally sensitive tourism experience for visitors to the Nisga’a First … Continue reading →
The winners of the 2016 Sustainable Destinations Top 100 contest were announced in Ljubljana, Slovenia on 27-28 September. You can see the complete list here, along with an explanation of what the Top 100 list is, and what it is not. Continue reading →
Travelers today crave authenticity. It’s the hallmark of a sustainable destination. But when it comes to indigenous tourism, just what is truly authentic? Tamara Olton investigates. Continue reading →
Under the “Connect to Grow” initiative, geotourism helps St. Catherine, Egypt and Troodos, Cyprus collaborate to protect and enhance their traditional products. A model for other destinations? Continue reading →
Yes, businesses compete against each other. Yet, cooperating to form a network of exciting businesses creates a tourism draw, and that requires a team effort. Continue reading →