MITOMED+: Models of Integrated Tourism in the MEDiterranean
This project developed models, tools and practices for sustainable and competitive tourism. In particular, the regional and local policy makers M&C tourist destinations were introduced to the MED M&C Tourism Management Model and the Policy recommendations that aim to better define a common framework for sustainable tourism development. On this occasion, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by several destinations […]
Tourism Killed Thailand’s Most Famous Bay – Here’s How it was Brought Back to Life
This CNN article presents the history of the famous Maya Bay, Thailand and the visitor management strategies and regulations implemented to rehabilitate local ecosystems and develop infrastructure and systems for better visitor management.
Climate Action Corps 2021 Progress
The Outdoor Industry Association founded the Climate Action Corps in 2020 to harness the power of collaboration to address the threat of climate change to the outdoor industry. Understanding that employees, shareholders, customers, and – most importantly – the next generations are expecting businesses to be the change. To date, 100 and growing Climate Action Corps […]
Sea Turtle Friendly™ Tourism Standards
Sea Turtle Friendly™ Tourism acts to reduce impacts of development and recreational activities and provides new and sustainable livelihood opportunities to protect these species. Sea Turtle Friendly™ encourages the tourism sector to take pride in their role as sea turtle stewards and in securing a long-term future for a turtle-based tourism economy. Certification also empowers tourists […]
Managing sustainable practices in cruise tourism: the assessment of carbon footprint and waste of water and beverage packaging
This paper’s aim is to present an analysis of the carbon – dioxide emissions and waste associated with water and beverage packaging. The assessment of the packaging’s carbon footprint (CF) and waste is also considered for all passengers who visit Italian ports on cruise ships. These factors are considered at two points in time (2010 […]
The Impact of Health and Hygiene on Post COVID-19 Destination Competitiveness
This PATA report recommends that destination managers and other tourism stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region begin creating close partnerships with public health officials, tourism supply chain businesses, and local communities to commence a coordinated renewal of traveller confidence in the health and safety of their destination.
Integrating Business Skills into Ecotourism Operations
This IUCN and Kuoni Group book is designed to help conservation organizations, community-based organizations and protected area managers plan and run effective ecotourism businesses based on results from workshops and interviews with tourism professionals, and business leader presentations.
Arctic Tourism Experiences
This book is an exploration of Arctic tourism, focusing on tourist experiences and industry provision of those experiences. Useful for destination managers and tour guide operators.
Green your Business: Toolkit for Tourism Operators
This Parks Canada toolkit for tour operators provides practical sustainability tips and guidance to tour operators and related tourism business owners and managers with a special focus on small- and medium-size enterprises.
Understanding Tropical Coastal and Island Tourism Development
This Routledge book contains case studies and theoretical insights applicable to the tourism development challenges of tropical coastal and island destinations throughout the world and offers tourism managers and planners insights into both the positive and negative aspects of alternative tourism development in tropical destinations. Featured case studies include: Madagascar, Malaysia, Costa Rica, Pitcairn Island, […]