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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 →

Ataúro Island Revives a Conservation Tradition

Posted on May 8, 2022 by DSR Contributors
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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 →

Indigenous Guyanese Tap Tourism to Save Their Huge Fish

Posted on May 8, 2022 by DSR Contributors
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A Top 100 story from Guyana showcases how indigenous traditions can help communities revive endangered natural habitats, supported by responsible tourism. Continue reading →

Spring 2021 Destination Stewardship Report Just Out

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Jonathan Tourtellot
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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 →

The Nisga’a Offer an Indigenous Tourism Model

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Bert Mercer
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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 Maya Riviera’s Queen of Green

Posted on February 2, 2021 by DSR Contributors
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Mexican activist Beatriz Barreal has worked for years to steer the booming Riviera Maya toward sustainability. Purdue’s Dr. Jonathon Day recently interviewed this local one-woman force for improving stewardship to find out what lessons she has learned in the process. Meet Beatriz … Continue reading →

About the new list of 2016 Top 100 Sustainable Destinations

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Jonathan Tourtellot
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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 →

Authenticity versus Expectations: The Bushmen of Namibia

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Tamara Olton
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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 →

It Takes Two To Tango: Hands Across The Med

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Tarek El-Baz
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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 →

To Compete in Tourism, Cooperate

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Susan Guyette
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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 →

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