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The “received wisdom” about elephant tourism that keeps conscientious travellers away from elephant-based attractions is doing more harm than good, according to elephant expert John Roberts in this “Good Tourism” Insight. UPDATE, May 2021: “GT” asked Mr Roberts whether he would like to update this “GT” Insight from July 2017. In light of the circumstances […]
Read More Elephant tourism: The harms of received wisdom
In the wake of the first United Nations Oceans Conference last week, the South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has called on the Pacific’s tourism industry to protect and sustainably manage the oceans for tourism development. Tourism is a target under Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.7: “By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing […]
Read More South Pacific Tourism looks to its ocean & the ‘circular economy’
Hospitality industry professional John Morris Williams shares a little of his long experience initiating and driving common-sense measures at hotels and in host communities. Mr Williams makes it clear that he favours real action over expensive certification, believing that discerning supply chain partners and guests are capable of perceiving green-washing and cynical CSR. Update: June 2021 Prompted […]
Read More How to make a hotel green & responsible: Get on with it!