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Community Tourism Enriching Traveler Experiences, Locals’ Wellbeing
A tourism model that centers on culturally immersive experiences that empower, rather than deplete, destination communities: The ripple effects of responsibly developed and executed community tourism at scale can be profound. ... View More
More Travel Offerings Highlighting Interinfluence of Climate Change and Tourism
Climate-focused tour operators are learning to balance bringing travelers to fragile destinations to learn about the effects of climate change while not exacerbating the negative impacts of the tourism industry. ... View More
New Research Offers Pathway to More Inclusive Travel Industry
First-of-its-kind study from Expedia Group takes an intersectional approach to uncover barriers to travel for underserved communities and help industry eliminate barriers including access, discrimination and lack of personal safety. ... View More
Resilience Is Now a KPI in Our Tumultuous World
In our VUCA world, the ability to adapt and thrive amid compound challenges is crucial. Here are just a few examples of future-proof models for communities, businesses, ecosystems, technologies and more that have us excited about the growing resilien... View More
Travel Companies Signal Sustainability Focus With Scientists on Staff
These shifts in hospitality and tourism offerings are increasingly essential as conscious consumerism becomes mainstream and addressing the climate crisis becomes essential for preservation of the industry. ... View More
Ironic, Understated Campaign Attracts Viral Interest in Visiting Oslo
VisitOSLO’s new, viral campaign downplays its city’s appeal with dry humor and an understated production style — and highlights a growing trend in values-driven tourism marketing. ... View More
Awareness of Tourism’s Impacts Requires a Rethink of Marketing’s Function
Tourism marketing has largely centered around traveler desires such as pleasant weather and low prices. Now, it must also consider how travelers’ presence impacts locals, the local economy, wildlife and the natural environment. ... View More
Tourism Has Rebounded Post Pandemic, But Inclusivity Challenges Remain
Developing economies — which account for 52 out of 71 economies improving since 2019 — are making strides, but significant investment is needed to bridge gaps and increase market share. ... View More
Amidst India’s Tourism Boom, Boutique Accommodations Focus on Sustainability
Whereas the country’s major cities have attracted the major hotel construction in the past, boutique properties and hotel chains alike are popping up in lesser-known areas — to showcase not only the natural appeal but the proprietors’ commitmen... View More
Science-Based Climate Targets Key to Sustainable Tourism
Regardless of whether a travel-related company has submitted its commitments to SBTi; setting specific, quantifiable, time-bound goals is essential for meaningfully reducing climate-changing emissions. ... View More
Kind Traveler Adds SLO to Destinations Where ‘Every Stay Gives Back’
Kind Traveler’s responsible-tourism model now helps San Luis Obispo, California further its tree-planting efforts and progress toward its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035. ... View More
Alternative Accommodation Platforms Prioritize Social Connection, Community Care
As tourism continues to evolve and travelers become more aware of both their positive and negative impacts, the accommodation industry has an opportunity to respond in a meaningful way. ... View More
Radical Sustainability Experimentation in Tourism Highlights Challenges, Opportunities
“We don’t need everyone to do it perfectly to change the world; we just need double-digit percentages from a heck of a lot of buy-in.” — Natural Habitat Adventures’ Court Whelan ... View More
Virtual Travel Offers New Perspectives, Accessibility to Hard-to-Reach Natural Wonders
While tourism has returned to pre-pandemic levels and the industry re-embraces physical travel, virtual travel operators see a different future on the horizon. ... View More
New Expedia Fund Supports Nonprofits Removing Barriers to Travel
In its first year, the Made to Travel™ Fund has awarded more than $1.5M in grants to a diverse set of organizations working with underserved or underrepresented travelers. ... View More
G Adventures Expands Commitment to Tourism with Positive Environmental, Community Impacts
The tour operator is reforesting 13 countries severely impacted by climate change and relaunching its Ripple Score — a tour-evaluation rating that lets travelers see how much of their trip fees remain in the communities they visit. ... View More
Cosmohub Opens Travelers’ Eyes to India's Skies While Supporting Local Communities
Astrostays launched in 2019 to promote tourism while training local youth in astronomy to show off the Himalayas’ night sky. Now, Cosmohub is a more scalable, sustainable model — a connected community space that highlights local folklore and trad... View More
Revolutionizing Sustainability: Unleashing the Power of Organic Recycling for Our Future
Landfilling, with its detrimental impacts on our environment, is becoming an increasingly pressing concern. Not only does it produce harmful methane emissions, but it also deteriorates the quality of our air, water, and soil. In response to these ala... View More
Hilton, Oatly Advance Case for Carbon Labeling Food
The vocal oatmilk brand is calling for mandatory climate labeling of food in the UK; and the global hotel chain now has carbon-labeled menus at 30 UK properties. ... View More
Intrepid Travelers Can Now Understand Their Adventures’ Carbon Impacts
Intrepid has launched one of tourism’s most comprehensive carbon-labeling initiatives, alongside new research that shows consumer demand for better transparency and understanding their personal impacts. ... View More