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November 1, 2013September 18, 2017

World Travel Market 2013 supports Just a Drop & brings clean water to over 400 children in Kenya

This year, the monies raised at WTM will fund a specific project to bring clean water to two schools in Kenya. WTM is also covering the costs for four staff ... Read more

October 29, 2013September 18, 2017

Climate Change and Tourism at WTM

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

If you want to talk about climate change and tourism, from effects on destinations to seeing how resorts are adjusting, WTM is a pretty good place to start

October 28, 2013September 18, 2017

SPOTLIGHT: World Responsible Tourism Day 2013

Carbon & Water, Disability, Responsible Tourism

Each month we feature a Logo user for World Responsible Tourism Day. But the growth of this initiative means most of the stories are still to be told. Next week ... Read more

October 21, 2013January 24, 2017

Cultural heritage and tourism: who pays for preservation?

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Cultural heritage is a major driver for tourism. Free access encourages visitor numbers, but does it do enough to fund essential preservation work?

October 17, 2013September 18, 2017

Sustainable hotel water use – who is responsible?

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism

In an era of increasing pressure on resources, managing hotel water use effectively is essential. But who is responsible, and what should they do?

October 16, 2013September 18, 2017

Hotel working conditions protests spread

Carbon & Water, Human Rights, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy

Is the tourism industry at risk from protests over hotel working conditions? What would be the impacts of far reaching strikes and boycotts by hotel workers?

October 7, 2013September 18, 2017

ICAO does little to reduce aviation carbon emissions

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Agreement on aviation carbon emissions at International Civil Aviation Organisation was hailed by industry as a landmark. Looks like a backward step to me.

September 27, 2013June 2, 2020

Tourism and water conservation solutions

Blog, Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

The finalists in the Tourism and Water Conservation award for the 2013 World Responsible Tourism Awards use innovations best suited to their location

September 23, 2013June 2, 2020

Trust is at the heart of responsibility

Development, Responsible Tourism

Smart travel companies ensure their consumers trust them about sustainability, recognising they do not need to feel uneasy or guilty about the impact of their holiday.

September 18, 2013June 2, 2020

SPOTLIGHT: Animals in Tourism

Responsible Tourism, Responsible Tourism Spotlight

What organisations ensure experiences with animals in tourism are responsible, whether on safari, in zoos, birdwatching, fishing, scuba diving, taking elephant rides, or whale watching?

September 17, 2013September 18, 2017

Will Accessible Tourism soon be the largest travel market?

Carbon & Water, Disability, Human Rights, Responsible Tourism

Accessible tourism is rapidly becoming the largest sector of the travel market. Business providers need a new approach to this growing opportunity

September 9, 2013September 18, 2017

Aviation carbon emissions – level playing field needed

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

TUI calls for industry standard on reporting fuel and carbon efficiency for UK airlines so customers can choose least polluting airline.

September 2, 2013September 18, 2017

Tourism marketing: getting the guests you want

Blog, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

How should responsible hotels and lodges manage their tourism marketing so as to attract the sort of guests that appreciate and enhance what you are trying to do?

August 27, 2013September 18, 2017

For TUI, responsibility and trust are the bottom line

Development, Responsible Tourism

For tour operators like TUI, trust and responsibility go hand in hand, and are increasingly seen as essential to how they do business.

August 19, 2013August 14, 2020

Do online travel agents give enough accessibility info?

Carbon & Water, Disability, Diversity & Inclusion, Human Rights, Responsible Tourism

A new campaign aims to ensure travel agency and booking websites are meeting legal obligations for delivering accessibility information for flights and airports.

August 13, 2013September 18, 2017

Responsible Tourism: getting the story right

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Responsible Tourism has become mainstream. Big operators and small business are making tourism more sustainable and sharing the story with their customers.

August 5, 2013September 18, 2017

How to give tourists a sense of ownership (without selling your destination’s soul)

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

What makes us feel ownership and responsibility to somewhere we visit? Can tourism be used to preserve the essence of place and generate sustainable revenue?

July 29, 2013January 24, 2017

Taking responsibility for orphanage tourism

Blog, Responsible Tourism

World Responsible Tourism Day has debated orphanage tourism every year. And this is no different, with the industry still having a long way to go to be sure it isn’t ... Read more

July 23, 2013September 18, 2017

Travel Boycotts – what should responsible tourism do?

Carbon & Water, Human Rights, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy

Travel Boycotts have grown fast thanks to internet. But has it made them more effective? And how should companies and individuals working in responsible tourism respond?

July 15, 2013September 18, 2017

What is certification’s role in ensuring Responsible Tourism?

Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

What are the key issues in certification and responsible tourism? How is this part of the industry developing, who are the movers and shakers, and what are the pitfalls businesses ... Read more

July 8, 2013January 24, 2017

Responsible tourism is about relationships

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Responsibility is judged on how I behave towards those others with whom I have relationships – my colleagues, friends, staff, guests, suppliers, community and the wider environment. What makes ... Read more

July 1, 2013September 18, 2017

RT makes business sense in Kerala – and elsewhere

Development, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

An international conference in Kumarakom, Kerala, reviewing progress made in the state since the International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations launched their local economic development initiative in 2008. ... Read more

June 24, 2013September 18, 2017

How to get responsible tourism communications right

Blog, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

How should RT companies connect when people don’t click on responsibility statements, and wouldn’t know whether your ‘village visit’ is an add on fig leaf of fake ethical respectability, or ... Read more

June 17, 2013September 18, 2017

Water: an issue for the tourism industry?

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism

But by 2030 it is expected that the demand for water will exceed supply by 40% and that half the world’s population will be living in areas of high water ... Read more

June 10, 2013September 18, 2017

Trouble in paradise – local support matters

Development, Human Rights, Responsible Tourism

In recent months there have been several conflicts between tourism developments and local people, from Nepal and India to the Philippines to Can responsible tourism address these issues and forge ... Read more

June 3, 2013September 18, 2017

Aviation emissions not reducing fast enough

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Aviation emissions continue to rise despite increases in fuel efficiency. Will the new Dreamliner help move the industry towards greater sustainability?

May 28, 2013September 18, 2017

Tripadvisor’s Greenleader certification: Leadership… or Greenwash?

Blog, Certification, Responsible Tourism

What is the significance of Tripadvisor’s new Greenleaders scheme? Will it help move the industry towards responsibility or is it just another ecolabel to add confusion to an already overcrowded ... Read more

May 23, 2013September 18, 2017

SPOTLIGHT – Deaf tourism and Wesemann Travel

Responsible Tourism, Responsible Tourism Spotlight

Wesemann Travel’s unique approach to deaf tourism sees them market holidays to Deaf communities around the world to all people, whether they can hear or not

May 20, 2013September 18, 2017

Calasi app helps consumers address aviation emissions

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

For consumers who are concerned about the impact of their flight’s environmental impact, a new app from Calasi makes it easy to choose the flight with the lowest aviation emissions

May 13, 2013September 18, 2017

WTTC 2013 awards reward RT sustainable development efforts

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism

The 2013 winners of the World Tourism for Tomorrow awards are a reminder of the breadth of issues such tourism operators address

May 7, 2013September 18, 2017

Responsible Tourism at WTM Latin America

Blog, Certification, Responsible Tourism

WTM Latin America had its launch show in Sao Paulo in 2013. Responsible tourism was a key part of the agenda.

April 15, 2013September 18, 2017

Responsible Tourism issues are more than just environmental

Carbon & Water, Certification, Development, Responsible Tourism

World Responsible Tourism Day 2013 focus on more than just environmental issues – covering everything from child protection to certification

March 26, 2013September 18, 2017

Environmentally friendly ski trips in Finland

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

The two environmentally friendly ski resorts of Ruka and Pyhä are some of the greenest ways to hit the snow not just in Finland, but the world

March 25, 2013September 18, 2017

Water consumption and tourism: how to respond

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism, Uncategorised

This year during the International Year of Water Co-operation WTM is addressing the issue of water consumption in the key debate on World Responsible Tourism Day.

March 18, 2013September 18, 2017

How can the travel trade tackle child abuse?

Human Rights, Responsible Tourism

How best can the travel industry tackle child abuse? Everyone has a responsibility to ensure the routes the industry creates are not being used for trafficking.

February 26, 2013September 18, 2017

Sustainable stories and tourism marketing

Development, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

Responsible tourism companies need to get their sustainable stories out there for market advantage and to build trust and brand loyalty.

February 11, 2013January 24, 2017

Business case for Responsible Tourism getting stronger

Blog, Responsible Tourism

There is increasing interest in source markets for Responsible Tourism products. Both travel professionals and consumers increasingly recognise its importance.

January 28, 2013September 18, 2017

Responsible tourism employment issues

Development, Human Rights, Responsible Tourism

Tourism employment issues are central to how the industry addresses its triple bottom line. Responsible businesses cannot offer sustainable experiences while treating staff badly

January 21, 2013June 22, 2017

Child Protection and tourism – a major challenge

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Child Protection remains a major issue for the travel industry. It has a responsibility to be extra vigilant and to take significant steps to tackle a crisis that it is ... Read more

December 10, 2012September 18, 2017

How responsible is cruise tourism?

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

How responsible is the cruise tourism industry? How does it fare as regards Issues relating to sustainability and workers rights?