Responsible Tourism

April 28, 2015September 18, 2017

Innovator Spotlight: discover hidden Peru with Amazonas Explorer

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism, Responsible Tourism Spotlight

For 30 years Amazonas Explorer has been taking travellers to see the best that Peru has to offer. Their owner Paul Cripps spoke to Jeremy Smith about the challenges of ... Read more

April 20, 2015June 15, 2020

African Responsible Tourism Award winners are ‘reinventing’ travel to continent

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Whether reinventing tours of Cape Town, showing that Shark Tourism can be ethical, or inspiring through writing and photography that reminds how great travel can be, the winners of this ... Read more

April 13, 2015September 18, 2017

New Awards to show how Responsible Tourism matters in Africa

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

As the judging begins for the inaugural African Responsible Tourism Awards, Harold Goodwin reflects on the significance of responsible tourism for the continent

April 13, 2015September 18, 2017

New Awards to show how Responsible Tourism matters in Africa

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

As Garry Wilson, Mainstream Product & Purchasing Director for the TUI Group, argues in the above video, in an interview specially recorded for Cape Town and Africa, Responsible Tourism is ... Read more

April 8, 2015September 18, 2017

How to turn waste management into a tourism attraction

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

So bad has the problem of rubbish and human waste despoiling the world’s tallest mountain become, that starting this month, climbers on Mount Everest will have to bring back 8kg ... Read more

April 8, 2015September 18, 2017

How to turn waste management into a tourism attraction

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

It’s time to stop seeing waste as just another environmental problem to be disposed off. We need to see it as a resource to be utlised.

March 30, 2015August 28, 2015

Responsible Tourism Awards matter – apply for yourself or encourage others

Responsible Tourism

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the remarkable winners of the first Irish Responsible Tourism Awards – part of the family of World Responsible Tourism Awards. Today the longlist for the Africa ... Read more

March 28, 2015April 29, 2022

Innovator Spotlight: Making ski-holidays more sustainable with Snowcarbon

Responsible Tourism, Responsible Tourism Spotlight

Jeremy Smith speaks to Daniel Elkan, who founded Snowcarbon to make it easier for skiers travelling to the Alps to get there as sustainably as possible. 1: What inspired you ... Read more

March 28, 2015June 22, 2017

Innovator Spotlight: Making ski-holidays more sustainable with Snowcarbon

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Jeremy Smith speaks to Daniel Elkan, who founded Snowcarbon to make it easier for skiers travelling to the Alps to get there as sustainably as possible.

March 24, 2015September 18, 2017

Tourism and water use – time for some fresh thinking

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Tourism needs to change how it approaches its use to water. Setting targets to reduce its use is no longer enough.

March 24, 2015September 18, 2017

Time for tourism to ban use of plastic water bottles

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

San Francisco has become the first city in America to ban the sale of water in plastic bottles. Over the next four years, the ban will phase out the sales of ... Read more

March 24, 2015September 18, 2017

Tourism and water use – time for some fresh thinking

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

I’ve been looking into hotel water sustainability innovations over the last few days, trying to find some stories for a blog to mark World Water Day, which happened last Sunday. ... Read more

March 16, 2015August 28, 2015

Awards show responsible tourism is thriving in Ireland

Responsible Tourism

When we first campaigned in the UK for Responsible Tourism back in late 1990s it was often argued that Responsible Tourism was only relevant in developing countries. We had to argue ... Read more

March 10, 2015September 18, 2017

Who are the real climate change innovators in tourism?

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

When ResponsibleTravel.com announced the call for entries for the annual World Responsible Tourism Awards a few days ago, there was one new category I was particularly pleased to see introduced. ... Read more

March 4, 2015September 18, 2017

Time for tourism to ban use of plastic water bottles

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

The industry needs to do more to encourage guests not to use plastics. Some companies, like &Beyond and CGHEarth, have shown it’s possible to be stylish and sustainable. Now the ... Read more

February 16, 2015April 29, 2022

Using tourism to create shared value in Kerala

Development, Responsible Tourism

One in four new jobs in Kerala is reported to be in tourism. The state in Southern India, which remains largely unravaged by modern industry, has near universal literacy. It’s ... Read more

February 13, 2015April 25, 2022

Innovator Spotlight: exploring India’s wilderness with Wild Navigator

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Wild Navigator is a new company set up to connect responsible travellers to authentic wilderness experiences across the Indian Subcontinent. Jeremy Smith spoke to its founder, Abishek Behl about the ... Read more

February 10, 2015September 18, 2017

Which is more revolutionary – Airbnb or a caravan park?

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

The cover of Time magazine for February 9, 2015 is an article by Joel Stein called ‘Tales From The Sharing Economy’. It looks at how various companies are disrupting entire ... Read more

February 10, 2015September 18, 2017

Which is more revolutionary – Airbnb or a caravan park?

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

As those in tourism wonder how to meet the challenges posed by the popularity of companies like Airbnb, might it be worth also examining the never-ending popularity of camping and ... Read more

February 3, 2015September 7, 2015

Should Greece ban all inclusive holidays?

Responsible Tourism

The situation in Greece is very grim, with economic output more than 20% below its 2007 level and one in four workers unemployed. The Syriza party which won power on ... Read more

February 3, 2015June 22, 2017

Should Greece ban all inclusive holidays?

Responsible Tourism

The media has been filled with reports that the new Greek government might turn its back on all inclusive holidays. Harold Goodwin explores the ramifications and chances of such a ... Read more

January 27, 2015September 18, 2017

Is a good Tripadvisor profile now more important than a good hotel website?

Certification, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing, Technology

I have just stayed at a wonderful homestay on the Malaysian island of Langkawi. My traditional wooden rice cottage had been saved from demolition, transported here and rebuilt. The food ... Read more

January 27, 2015September 18, 2017

Is a good Tripadvisor profile now more important than a good hotel website?

Blog, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

Would you stay in a place with a rubbish website if it had a great Tripadvisor profile? What about if it had a great website, but that Tripadivsor profile was ... Read more

January 21, 2015September 18, 2017

Climate Change, Resource Efficiency and the Tourism Sector

Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

The situation in global oil markets appears to deny the relevance of the arguments about peak oil. It is not so simple. There were always two arguments about peak oil ... Read more

January 21, 2015June 15, 2020

Climate Change, Resource Efficiency and the Tourism Sector

Blog, Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

What impact will falling oil prices have on the tourism industry and its efforts to be more carbon efficient? Harold Goodwin explores the science and its ramifications

January 13, 2015September 18, 2017

Beyond the bucket list: My dream destination for 2015

Blog, Carbon & Water, Disability, Responsible Tourism

What would be the perfect place to travel in 2015? Jeremy Smith dreams of his ideal destination, would it would contain, and wonder where it might be found.

December 29, 2014June 2, 2020

#justonerhino shows bloggers and companies can collaborate for conservation

Blog, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

100 bloggers are writing a blog each over 100 days to raise funds for rhino conservation. Might the #justonerhino campaign show a way media and the travel industry can work ... Read more

December 10, 2014September 18, 2017

Why I think the DearTripadvisor Campaign is wrong

Blog, Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

A campaign has been launched calling on tripadvisor to make sustainability ratings more visible and to give its users the same control over them as for other categories.

December 1, 2014September 18, 2017

Celebrating, debating and developing leadership in Responsible Tourism

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

What are the big issues that will define responsible tourism over the coming months and years? Each year at WTM we debate the burning topics of the day, and every ... Read more

November 24, 2014June 2, 2020

How tourism can help Africa, combat Ebola (and hear a good song)

Development, Responsible Tourism

Fears of Ebola are affecting tourism and the communities that rely on it across the continent of Africa. If your travel company does business with any of the 54 countries ... Read more

November 18, 2014September 18, 2017

Setting the Agenda: Reflections on the World Responsible Tourism programme at WTM London2014

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Harold Goodwin reflects on the largest ever World Responsible Tourism Programme from WTM 2014, and looks forward to the year ahead

November 10, 2014September 18, 2017

10 things I learned from WTM 2014 and its responsible tourism programme

Blog, Carbon & Water, Disability, Responsible Tourism

From poaching to climate change, profitability to accessibility, the topics being discussed at WTM 2014 were the most varied yet. Here are my highlights…

November 3, 2014September 18, 2017

How will you mark World Responsible Tourism Day? Inspirations from around the globe

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

World Responsible Tourism Day supporters around the world – from Brazil to Burma, Athens to Andalusia – are staging their own events to mark the day.

November 2, 2014September 18, 2017

WTM’s responsible tourism programme is more pertinent than ever

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism

With the IPCC new report into climate change, we are reminded of the impacts of choices we make. Join us to discuss making the best choices throughout WTM.

October 31, 2014September 18, 2017

Greenhushing: why companies fear talking the sustainability walk

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

To learn how to talk about sustainability to customers, come along to our clinics at WTM. Find out more about the topic and where to find us

October 29, 2014September 18, 2017

WTM 2014 Responsible Tourism programme speakers’ twitter addresses

Blog, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

Join in the discussions at WTM’s responsible tourism programme on twitter and comment on what speakers are saying using this list of twitter addresses

October 29, 2014September 18, 2017

Collaboration is the only way forward for sustainable destination development

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism

To successfully manage and develop sustainable destinations, partnerships with the local communities should not just be an obligation, they should be seen as good business sense

October 20, 2014January 24, 2017

Volunteering Abroad – how to pick the best programmes

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Issues around overseas volunteer programmes have been widely discussed in recently. The key is to find programmes that suit the volunteer and the community

October 14, 2014September 18, 2017

What do you get if you cross sustainable tourism with a sense of humour?

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

Could humour help engage guests and staff in your efforts to act responsibly? What examples are there of the use of humour in sustainable tourism communications?

October 7, 2014January 24, 2017

Innovator Spotlight – sustaining rural Russian lifestyles with Absolute Siberia

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Alexey Nikiforov talks to Jeremy Smith about the responsible tourism company he founded in the Lake Baikal region of Russia, Absolute Siberia.

October 6, 2014September 18, 2017

Sustainable Destinations: How can we partner for better tourism?

Blog, Responsible Tourism, Social Economy

How can outbound operators best work with destinations to make better places for people to live in and better places for people to visit?

September 30, 2014September 18, 2017

Everyone working in responsible tourism can learn something from watching golf

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Rather than dismissing golf for its negative impacts, those working for more sustainable tourism should seek out its more positive stories and champion them

September 22, 2014January 24, 2017

How can tourism best help the animals people go on holiday to see?

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Animals like elephants, dolphins and lions are some of the biggest draws in tourism. As issues like lion petting and dolphin shows become more prominent, what can the industry do ... Read more

September 15, 2014September 18, 2017

How to create great holiday experiences by engaging with sustainability (this recipe includes fish)

Blog, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

It’s easy to excite tourists about your efforts to act more responsibly if you can connect your work with their pleasure. All it takes is a good story.

September 10, 2014January 24, 2017

Addressing wildlife tourism and poaching at World Travel Market

Blog, Responsible Tourism

This year WTM is putting issues around tourism and wildlife centre stage with some of the world’s key voices gathered to discuss what can be done.

September 2, 2014September 18, 2017

Airbnb claims homesharing more sustainable than going to a green hotel

Blog, Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

Homesharing website airbnb is publicising findings claiming homesharing is more sustainable than saying in green hotels. So why hasn’t it released the report?

August 29, 2014January 24, 2017

Innovator Spotlight: sustainable tourism in remote mountain communities with Andean Lodges

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Andean Lodges develops sustainable tourism itineraries in the remote Andes in partnership with indigenous rural communities otherwise excluded from society. The company’s administrative manager Juan Carlos Flores speaks to Jeremy ... Read more

August 20, 2014September 18, 2017

Was TBEX right to cancel its dolphin ride tours? I’m not sure.

Blog, Certification, Responsible Tourism

Travel blogger conference TBEX has removed a dolphin tour from its programme. Despite objecting to the very existence of such tours, I am not sure how pleased I am.

August 12, 2014June 22, 2017

World Responsible Tourism Awards Long-list published

Blog, Responsible Tourism

For the first time the Responsible Tourism awards long list has been published to create an opportunity for people to comment and share their views

August 11, 2014September 18, 2017

Heroes of responsible tourism take one step closer to Awards

Disability, Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Debate over who will win the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2014, sponsored by the Sultanate of Oman Ministry of Tourism, begins in earnest today as the official Longlist is released. ... Read more

August 11, 2014August 28, 2015

World Responsible Tourism Awards Long-list

Responsible Tourism

The presentation of the World Responsible Tourism Awards at World Travel Market on World Responsible Tourism Day at Excel each year is a red letter day; an opportunity to see ... Read more

August 5, 2014September 18, 2017

What should smart travel companies do about elephant rides, dolphinariums and orphanage visits?

Blog, Certification, Responsible Tourism

Issues around tourism and dolphins, elephants and orphanages have been in press recently. How should smart travel companies respond?

July 31, 2014January 24, 2017

Innovator Spotlight: discover authentic rural Italy with Terra Tua

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Terra Tua introduces guests to authentic Italian village life. Jeremy Smith spoke to Elena Riccioni about her company’s responsible tourism approach.

July 29, 2014September 18, 2017

How to ensure destinations and guests benefit from tourism

Development, Responsible Tourism

Managing tourism to maintain quality of life for local people and a quality visitor experience is a challenge in increasing numbers of destinations.

July 22, 2014September 18, 2017

Where are the best places to discuss responsible tourism online?

Blog, Certification, Responsible Tourism

Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and various websites provide many ways to discuss sustainable and responsible tourism online. Do you agree with our favourites?

July 22, 2014June 15, 2020

WTM’s Responsible Tourism Programme Includes The Biggest Companies In The Industry

Disability, Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

World Travel Market 2014’s, the leading global event for the travel industry, Responsible Tourism Programme includes some of the biggest names in travel including Tui, Thomas Cook, Kuoni, Virgin Holidays ... Read more

July 15, 2014September 18, 2017

Meeting the many challenges of child protection for tourism

Blog, Human Rights, Responsible Tourism

Issues around tourism & child protection are wider than paedophilia. This year WTM looks at the issues at their widest level yet.

July 7, 2014September 18, 2017

How to make a difference using social media marketing for tourism

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

Social Media gives travel companies an incredible opportunity. How can we use the tools better and provide leadership as well as noise?

July 1, 2014September 18, 2017

Would TUI merger push industry towards greater transparency and sustainability?

Blog, Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

Will TUI’s ongoing commitment to develop the sustainability of its portfolio, matched with its financial success, encourage more in industry to follow suit?

June 26, 2014June 2, 2020

Innovator Spotlight: Surtrek and sustainable luxury travel in South America

Blog, Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

Surtrek runs luxury travel experiences across South America. jeremy Smith spoke to its founder Alfonso Tandazo about his inspirations, challenges and ideas.

June 24, 2014September 18, 2017

20 beautiful words which remind me why I love travel

Blog, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

Across the world, different cultures have perfect words that capture the essence of why we travel. This is language designed to inspire better holidays

June 16, 2014September 18, 2017

Responsible Tourism increasingly makes good business sense

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Preparations are underway for World Responsible Tourism Day 2014 – and more than ever before the focus is on how operating responsibly is good for business.

June 11, 2014September 18, 2017

Could there be ‘responsible’ dolphin shows or are some things beyond certification?

Blog, Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

STA travel has stopped offering dolphin shows on its holidays. What does it say about our relationship with such intelligent animals that they exist at all?

June 2, 2014September 18, 2017

How can tourism’s supply chain be sustainable if employment practices aren’t?

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Shouldn’t tourism companies that focus on sustainability of the supply chains also ensure they adopt ethical employment practices?

May 28, 2014June 2, 2020

The art of destination marketing: inspirational storytelling to sell responsible tourism

Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

The New ‘Reconsider South Africa’ destination marketing video is causing a stir online. Is this viral hit greenwash, or an example of excellent tourism marketing?

May 26, 2014September 18, 2017

Time to nominate your winners for World Responsible Tourism Awards 2014

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

By Professor Harold Goodwin On November 5th, World Responsible Tourism Day, there will be events taking place around the world as businesses and tourism organisations demonstrate what can be done ... Read more

May 19, 2014September 18, 2017

Time to nominate your winners for World Responsible Tourism Awards 2014

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Vote for who you want to win in 12 categories – inc. best destination, poverty reduction, wildlife conservation – in 2013 World Responsible Tourism Awards.

May 13, 2014September 18, 2017

5 travel apps & websites that bring responsible tourism alive

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism, Technology

WRTD Five travel apps & websites that bring responsible travel alive by enriching traveller experiences and building better relationships with brands

May 7, 2014January 24, 2017

Innovator Spotlight: developing community tourism in remote rural India

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Maroon Migrates develops community tourism in Gujarat, India. Jeremy Smith speaks to founder Nischal Barot about his approach to responsible tourism

May 6, 2014January 24, 2017

WTM Africa means responsible tourism in London, Sao Paulo & Cape Town

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Last week saw the first WTM Africa, with responsible tourism running through the event. This builds on the success of WTM Latin America

April 30, 2014September 18, 2017

Is Tripzero’s offer of free carbon offsets for flights+hotels a good thing?

Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

Tripzero says it will offset the carbon emissions caused by your transport and accommodation – for free – through a deal with Expedia. Is this a gamechanger?

April 24, 2014September 18, 2017

How tourism can help stop shark finning – the Fijian perspective

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Can Fiji and other Pacific Island nations stop shark finning in their waters, and promote responsible tourism in its place?

April 23, 2014September 18, 2017

Spotlight: Can all inclusive holidays be truly inclusive? Brazilian resort shows way forward

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

One inspiring Brazilian accessible holiday resort is pioneering truly inclusive holidays for everyone, no matter their age or ability.

April 16, 2014September 18, 2017

Why the growth of Wellness Tourism is good for the responsible tourism market

Responsible Tourism, Social Economy, Trends

A new report showing the scale and potential for growth in Wellness Tourism makes good reading for anyone trying to market tourism responsibly.

April 7, 2014September 18, 2017

Sharing responsible tourism solutions: the only way to meet the challenge is together

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

What ideas and solutions were provided at the latest Responsible Tourism in Destinations conference? Harold Goodwin reports from an inspiring meeting of industry and campaigners

April 2, 2014September 18, 2017

New report says responsible tourism good for business. So why am I not celebrating?

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

The Center for Responsible Tourism’s new report says it has the statistics to prove responsible tourism is good for business. So why isn’t it using them?

March 28, 2014September 18, 2017

Spotlight – Lamai Homestay, Thailand

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Why aren’t tour operators selling trips to Lamai, an award-winning homestay in rural Thailand?

March 24, 2014September 18, 2017

How can we achieve sustainable tourism growth? Is “Wise Growth” possible?

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism

Is it possible to meet increasing demand for travel and tourism while protecting and promoting the wellbeing of the people who live in the destinations?

March 19, 2014September 18, 2017

TripAdvisor GreenLeaders Programme: game changer for tourism certification?

Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

Should travel companies join Tripadvisor’s GreenLeader certification scheme? Harold Goodwin explains why he thinks it could be a game changer.. for good.

March 17, 2014June 2, 2020

Why you need to stop selling tourism products (and start telling better travel stories)

Blog, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

A new report says top trends for travel 2014 include ‘green’ and ‘meaningful’. How can responsible tourism businesses capture this growing market?

March 13, 2014September 18, 2017

Is it time to ban the word ‘sustainability’?

Carbon & Water, Development, Human Rights, Responsible Tourism

Is it time to ban vague talk of sustainability and instead focus on the specific actions necessary for us to achieve the ‘s’ word’s aims?

March 5, 2014May 15, 2017

Poaching – The unjustifiable destruction of natural heritage

Responsible Tourism

Macabre Rhino Massacre The massive increase in the slaughter of southern Africa’s rhino population over the last seven years or so evokes a profoundly emotional response in many. There are ... Read more

March 3, 2014September 18, 2017

Does responsible tourism work? Six new pieces of proof that it does

Blog, Certification, Development, Responsible Tourism

Does responsible tourism work? Six new studies show how its economic impacts far exceed those offered by less sustainable alternatives.

February 25, 2014June 22, 2017

Does the rise of the OTA mean the demise of the destination’s voice?

Blog, Responsible Tourism

How is the rise of the Online Travel Agent (OTA) and Peer Review sites impacting on destinations efforts to find a voice and presence online?

February 18, 2014June 22, 2017

Responsible tourism communication: Are we talking to the right people?

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Sometimes the art of good communication isn’t making sure you are saying the right thing. It’s talking to the right people, at the right time.

February 11, 2014September 18, 2017

What issues are responsible tourism issues?

Blog, Certification, Responsible Tourism

What defines responsible tourism? How does it differ from sustainable tourism, and what is WTM, and other industry players, role in bringing it about?

February 6, 2014September 18, 2017

The secret of good tourism communications (or why I hate towel reuse schemes)

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Communicating the benefits of responsible tourism has to connect to the reasons guests go on holiday. It is not the place for a lecture.

January 27, 2014September 18, 2017

Kerala tourism honoured for achievements in Responsible Travel

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism

Kerala is increasingly recognised as a model for responsible tourism, and it has just won the highest honour given to government bodies for tourism

January 24, 2014September 18, 2017

Spotlight: Elding Whale Watching Iceland

Blog, Certification, Disability, Responsible Tourism

Icelandic travel company Elding offers responsible whale watching and is admirably open about its position on many issues – from whale meat to gay rights

January 20, 2014January 24, 2017

Poaching, Hunting and Responsible Tourism – is there an answer?

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Is managed hunting part of the solution to the poaching of Southern Africa’s wildlife? And how does this fit with responsible tourism?

January 14, 2014September 18, 2017

Tackling the “Unknown Known” of climate change

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Despite ever-mounting evidence to the contrary, accompanied by worsening weather conditions and terrible storms, many people act as if climate change was not real. Why?

January 9, 2014June 22, 2017

Where to go in 2014: the responsible traveller’s must-do travel list

Blog, Responsible Tourism

The beginning of the year is all about must-do lists. So what’s on the cards for the responsible traveller in 2014?

January 6, 2014September 18, 2017

December Spotlight: Bulungula Lodge, South Africa

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Few places have left as much of a mark on me as a remote lodge on South Africa’s Wild Coast called Bulungula.

December 18, 2013September 18, 2017

How can all inclusive holidays be responsible and successful?

Blog, Certification, Responsible Tourism

The growth of all inclusive holidays can be a good thing for destinations if it brings lasting benefits to local salaries, goods and services.

December 12, 2013September 18, 2017

Why do good guides matter for responsible tourism?

Blog, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

Good local guides reveal secrets about the places we visit, connect us to unique experiences, and help preserve the places they love as a result.

December 3, 2013January 24, 2017

How should we judge the performance of Tourism Ministers?

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Will tourism ministers focus more on the quality of tourists visiting a country rather than just the quantity? New Zealand’s approach may provide a way forward