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Rachel Dechaineux uses ‘ethical’ a lot, both in word and in deed, because she feels that tourism is all about people. This is the fourth Sustainable Tourism Laos Showcase by Bernie Rosenbloom of “Good Tourism” Destination Partner WeAreLao. Ms Dechaineux is the owner of the riverside Silver Naga hotel in Vang Vieng, Laos. “We aim to […]
Read More Ethically yours: Silver Naga, Vang Vieng, Laos
The best hope for Thailand’s unemployed tourism elephants now are livestreams and the generosity of donors. As travel resumes, elephant expert John Roberts fears that local politics and activist ideology will continue to be a barrier to optimal outcomes. It’s a “Good Tourism” Insight. It is always foolish to gaze into a crystal ball and […]
Read More Thailand’s tourism elephants lose when pragmatism gives way to politics, ideology
Arizona’s great outdoors is a draw for people escaping COVID lockdown. While the state’s cities and tourist towns reap the economic rewards, some places only see the downside as the masses pass through. How can tourism policy-makers account for the potential negative effects of inbound travel on those just outside a destination? It’s a “Good […]
Read More On the fringes: When the City of Sedona’s tourism policy failed the urban outskirts
After a devastating fire followed by global pandemic, the ongoing recovery of Binna Burra Lodge in Queensland, Australia wasn’t possible without the support of people near and far who feel a connection to the place, its history, and its landscape. The story illustrates the power and value of goodwill, an intangible asset that manifested at […]
Read More From the ashes: The role of solidarity in Binna Burra’s tourism recovery
Slow and steady … not too much change and never too quickly … order and moderation … respect for long-standing sources of sustenance and shelter … pride in culture, heritage, and tradition … Conservative values are often compatible with sustainability in rural settings. Marco Ramazzotti discovers that the buzz phrase ‘slow tourism’ describes what Monti […]
Read More Deeper than buzz: ‘Slow tourism’ in the Monti Sibillini
Ecotourism is in high demand right now in places where physically-distanced outdoor activity is possible. And when the world finally breaks its COVID shackles, those who have been locked down for months in urban environments will likely be desperate for a taste of nature. To help prepare stakeholders for that surge, The Centre for Responsible […]
Read More Prepare now for a surge in ecotourism demand with a CRTS workshop