Here you will find news about The “Good Tourism” Blog’s Partners and friends in Asia (including the Middle East) — especially their sustainable tourism and/or responsible travel activities — plus “Good news in tourism” and coverage of Asian travel & tourism industry events to which “GT” is invited or otherwise involved. Ad hoc sponsored news posts are also very welcome.
Before December 2019, “GT” would summarise under-reported news stories or thought-provoking feature articles about or of importance to Asia by non-industry media. The sources were well-attributed and linked. Any content republished in full was available rights-free for that purpose from the likes of The Conversation or the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
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
Some may struggle with the costs of sustainable practices, but former Luang Prabang View Hotel General Manager John Williams sees going green as a way of life … while saving greenbacks along the way. This is the third Sustainable Tourism Laos Showcase by “Good Tourism” Destination Partner WeAreLao. Mr Williams grew up in a rural town, where […]
Read More A green way of life: Luang Prabang View, Laos
Sustainable experiences reach into themed rooms at the Riverside Boutique Resort in Vang Vieng, Laos while General Manager Mathieu Thaeron cuts consumption by relying on common sense and a clued-in staff. This is the second Sustainable Tourism Laos Showcase by “Good Tourism” Destination Partner WeAreLao. Today’s travellers demand sustainability and authentic experiences. Riverside delivers both. “The moment […]
Read More Going local: Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng, Laos
The COVID-induced travel & tourism depression has hit Thailand hard. Ranked eighth in terms of international visitor arrivals in 2019, Thailand is the poorest of the destinations in the top 10. It is no wonder then that an industry-led public relations campaign advocating for a safe reopening has emerged: #OpenThailandSafely. Heading up its messaging and […]
Read More The PR challenge of opening Thailand safely to inbound travel & tourism
The first Sustainable Tourism Laos Showcase by “GT” Destination Partner WeAreLao asks: “How does IHG implement its strict Green Engage global guidelines in Laos?” “It’s hard work to get to where we want to go,” said Crowne Plaza Vientiane General Manager Patria Puyat, “but it can be done.” “Sustainability is the right thing to do,” Ms Puyat said. […]
Read More Engaged in green: Crowne Plaza Vientiane, Laos
Khiri Travel is introducing comprehensive offsetting program with ClimateCare. The DMC is also offering new low emissions ‘slow travel’ holiday options. Asian DMC Khiri Travel is on its way to becoming fully carbon neutral. As part of its approach to take responsibility for its impact on the environment, Khiri Travel has partnered with climate and […]
Read More Khiri Travel to go carbon-neutral from January 2021