New: goodtourismAll contenthive-129948krhive-196917hive-183959zzanhive-185836hive-166405hive-180932steemhive-101145hive-150122hive-144064hive-188619uncommonlabhive-184714hive-183397bitcoinhive-145157hive-193637krsuccesshive-180301lifemotivationhive-103599hive-139150TrendingNewHotLikersgoodtourism (36)in tourism • 3 years agoTourism’s common challenge: How do we create ‘community shared value’?Are there needs, wants, and desires common to all (or most) individuals within your community? How might travel & tourism serve them? K Michael Haywood explores the challenge all destinations face…goodtourism (36)in travel • 3 years agoFrom dystopia, utopia: COVID-19, collapse, and new hope for tourism’s futureThrough the lens of science fiction, his own writings about travel & tourism, and the musings of contemporary thinkers, tourism futurist Ian Yeoman wonders whether the COVID-19 pandemic represents a…goodtourism (36)in africa • 3 years ago‘Jouissance’: The pleasure & pain of ‘ethical donor tourism’ in AfricaSome of the very wealthy among us love to live large in Africa’s magnificent landscape, to observe (and hunt) its iconic wildlife. While they are there it is good that they give generously to…goodtourism (36)in laos • 3 years agoLiving Laos by riding itHaving lived in Laos for all but a year since 2009, I realise how little the general visitor to the PDR takes home with them in terms of experiences and memories. Perhaps that is because ever…goodtourism (36)in travel • 3 years agoSeven ‘deeper leverage points’ for travel & tourism’s effective climate actionAcademics Johanna Loehr and Susanne Becken offer an executive summary of “Leverage points to address climate change risk in destinations”; their paper recently published by Tourism…goodtourism (36)in climatechange • 3 years agoHello 2022: Hello Code Red, Climate Friendly TravelGoodbye 2021 Despite the permanent drama of an intensifying pandemic, 2021 also underscored the magnitude of our creeping, existential global climate crisis. Weather extremes decimated…goodtourism (36)in travel • 3 years agoWhy the travel & tourism industry is wrong to embrace net zeroPic: VOO QQQ (CC0) via Unsplash. Sensible and rigorous environmentalism in travel & tourism is desirable, according to Ken Scott. However, the premature pursuit of net zero when the most…goodtourism (36)in travel • 3 years agoTop five most visited “GT” Insights & “GT” Travel Experiences of 2021 (& all time)Most of the past year — two years — has been terribly tough for many; especially travel & tourism people. I can’t really say much more about it than I said at the corresponding time last year:…goodtourism (36)in travel • 3 years agoElephants, otters return to Cardamom Tented Camp’s conservation area in CambodiaCardamom Tented Camp in Cambodia has witnessed the return of a small herd of elephants to its conservation area, after an absence of five years. A large group of smooth-coated otters are back too.…goodtourism (36)in humanresources • 3 years agoWinning from within: How can travel & tourism stem the brain drain?Travel & tourism is everyone's business. It's all about people. How do we keep people allied and inspired in organisations, destinations, and host communities? K Michael Haywood tackles this problem…goodtourism (36)in environment • 3 years ago55 ways tourism can be friendlier to the environment: An ‘Eco-Guide’“Good Tourism” Insight Partner ASSET‑H&C has published the free Eco-Guide for Hospitality Businesses and Schools, which lays out 55 tips for reducing tourism’s negative effects on the…goodtourism (36)in climatechange • 3 years agoCODE RED: SUNx’ 7‑point climate action plan for tourism is more ambitious than the Glasgow DeclarationGeoffrey Lipman and Partner / Sponsor Message, November 26, 2021 At SUNx Malta we have a clear view of the path forward for our sector to respond to the “code red” climate crisis identified by…goodtourism (36)in zambia • 3 years agoZambia’s untapped tourism potential & its prospects for a green economyZimbabwean scholar Shamiso Nyajeka makes a strong pitch for the development of a responsible, sustainable, and economically-inclusive travel & tourism industry in Zambia, where deep poverty persists…goodtourism (36)in nepal • 3 years agoImpressions of eastern Nepal & the gem that is IlamLeaving the comforts of my home has always been not only exciting but also somewhat comforting to me. Travel has helped me grow, learn, unlearn, and relearn things in life. The most precious…goodtourism (36)in elephants • 3 years agoScience, mahout traditions may help save Asian elephants from extinction in LaosAsian elephants are at risk of extinction in the wild and in captivity. That they are not replacing their numbers in captivity may come as a surprise to many. This is why conservation-oriented…goodtourism (36)in travel • 3 years agoSmart clusters: How tourism destinations can organise for a better futureHow can travel & tourism stakeholders work and play better together within destinations to ensure optimal outcomes? K Michael Haywood suggests clustering. It’s a “Good Tourism”…goodtourism (36)in travel • 3 years agoSTREETS International: 'Sustainable tourism at its best'STREETS International is a social enterprise with a mission to create a better future for disadvantaged youth in Vietnam via hospitality training. If you travel to the lovely UNESCO World Heritage…goodtourism (36)in travel • 3 years agoThree steps travel companies can take to contend with climate changeHow does one take meaningful action to back up a potentially hypocritical declaration about climate? This is a question that travel & tourism companies must contend with right now, particularly…goodtourism (36)in travel • 3 years agoReal life: The essence of regenerative tourismBronwyn Hutchison would like to see more examples of regenerative tourism in practice. In her second “Good Tourism” Insight, Ms Hutchison sheds light on a family-run lodge and tour operation in New…goodtourism (36)in tourism • 3 years agoCan tourism destinations-as-communities be better & smarter by design?What does it mean to collaboratively design tourism at the community level? And to what end? If it is to strive towards a ‘good’, ‘better’, ‘smarter’ tourism, what does that look like? Retired…
