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This UNWTO compendium for public, private, and civil tourism stakeholders, provides specific case studies demonstrating ecotourism in practice and illustrates how tourism operators are aiming to meet the principles of sustainable tourism in Asia and the Pacific

This report explores how different tourism market segments may have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and more importantly what this means for policy makers seeking to move tourism onto a more sustainable development pathway.

Introduction: Cruise ship linked COVID-19 outbreaks have been identified as a potential source of community transmission of COVID-19 in Australia and worldwide. The risk factors and potential mitigation around COVID-19 infections on cruise ships and communities is a research gap. Methods: A correlation and regression analyses for risk factors for COVID-19 attack rates oncruise ships worldwide with reported COVID-19 from January 1, 2020 to May 11, 2020 were performed, with a more detailed analysis done for Australia. Geospatial emerging hot spot analysis during key time periods was used to assess temporal trends in spatial clustering of COVID-19 cases related to two cruise ship events in NSW, Australia. Results: For 36 cruise ships with global COVID-19 cases, available cabins had a moderate inverse correlation with the attack rate (-0.4154; 95% CI [-0.0002, -0.00003], P < 0.0118). The number of cabins, the number of decks with cabins, and passenger-to-space ratio were significantly associated with attack rate, however, the duration at sea was not. By May 2020, cruise ship passengers made up 14.9% of COVID-19 cases in Australia and 27% of the COVID-19 related deaths. Emerging hot spots of community transmission in Sydney occurred during 1-2 incubation periods of two cruise ship events. Conclusion: Mitigation of risk on cruise ships should focus on spatial design and reducing crowding, including rapid surveillance and on-board testing. To mitigate this risk during the era of COVID-19, all passengers disembarking an infected ship should be quarantined for at least the 14-day window period and tested for COVID-19, regardless of symptoms. Vaccination should be a pre-requisite for travel of any kind once available.

This study examines the determinants of blue economy activities, namely tourism and fisheries, in 19 Asia-Pacific Island countries for the period 1996 to 2016. Using a panel data model, we find that the size of the blue economy positively depends on gross fixed capital formation and access to electricity. We also find that the size of the blue economy responds positively to sustainable ocean management policies. Hence, our findings support the need for, and the effectiveness of, sustainable ocean governance policies in the Asia-Pacific Island countries to further strengthen the growth of these countries.

This CTO compendium includes tourism disaster and crisis management resources for the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean regions.

This book evaluates the concept of green standards in tourism and presents global case studies of current green standards being implemented in various destinations including Central America, Australia, Europe, South Africa, and Fiji.

The Ecotourism Australia Ecotourism Standards certifies tourism products (tours, accommodations, attractions) with a primary focus on nature through a well managed commitment to sustainable practices that provides high quality nature-based tourism experiences.

This book, designed for lecturers, students and researchers in tourism and ecotourism practitioners, defines, describes and analyzes ecotourism in the less developed countries and its environmental and social impacts. Includes case studies in Costa Rica, Kenya, Nepal, Thailand, the Caribbean and the South Pacific.

This SPREP publication provides general guidance on the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process for coastal tourism development in the Pacific Island countries and territories. These guidelines are a practical instrument for measuring impact to coastal areas, coral reefs, marine and other terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity with the goal to support sustainable and resilient development goals.

The Enhancing COVID-19 Preparedness for Tourism Recovery project will strengthen the capacity and readiness of Fiji to safely reopen to tourists and rebuild the country's economy following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The project will support Nadi International Airport to reopen with COVID-19 measures and Fiji Airways to deliver a testing facility for tourists and those working in the tourism industry to reduce the risk of transmission and facilitate international travel under the 'new normal'.