As the “build back better” buzz continues, social impact and communications specialist Helen Usher wants travel & tourism stakeholders to factor animal welfare into their plans. In this “Good Tourism” Insight Ms Usher suggests how we might do just that.
This is a time of unprecedented global crisis for the tourism sector; a time we switch to survival mode, to save our jobs, and our industry.
So why do animals matter so much right now?
According to Business for Nature, more than half of the world’s GDP is reliant upon nature, and, through unsustainable supply chains, we are drawing away more than can be replenished. It is this over-exploitation of our natural resources that has led to previous pandemics, where the protective barrier of nature has been crossed. The current coronavirus pandemic is our latest wake up call.
Against the backdrop of the current climate, let’s look at what travel businesses can do right now to surge forth, demonstrate positive social impact, and become a force for good as part of our resurgence strategy.
Follow this link for the full "Good Tourism" Insight: https://goodtourismblog.com/2020/12/travel-tourism-social-impact-how-to-build-back-better-for-animals/