Learn how to make responsible choices as a company, or as a traveller to protect children. Volunteering is a common option for people looking for meaningful experiences. While it can be a valuable way to contribute to society, that can bring positive benefits to both the community and the volunteer…

Humans have long been described as creatures of habit, but when it comes to travel, we’re also creatures of curiosity — poised to discover the next adventure, culture, or country on our list, if we’re lucky enough to be able to travel. On the other hand, although in life familiarity…

The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for the Travel & Tourism sector, which suffered a loss of almost US$4.5 trillion in GDP in 2020 and dropped by a monumental 49.1%. While government support, including fiscal and liquidity incentives and support, has been instrumental in supporting businesses throughout the crisis, other…

This article is part of a series from the World Travel and Tourism Council, the voice of the travel and tourism private sector globally. WTTC is campaigning for Nature Positive Tourism, working with policymakers and leaders around the world to shape the international biodiversity agenda. In 2021, a study by…

The WTTC’s Nature Positive Travel & Tourism Survey 2023 has found that an overwhelming majority of 92% of organisations surveyed welcome the UN’s Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and the call for corporate action on biodiversity. However, there are still critical barriers to progress including funding gaps, skills shortages and a…

Azerbaijan, a country located in the South Caucasus region, is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination. However, with the rise in tourism, there is also an increased need for sustainable tourism development. …

Ensuring small local enterprises have the know-how and resources to implement sustainable practices isn’t always simple and often requires knowledge sharing through conversations around what it means to truly operate sustainably. SLO CAL is a region that has been able to…

With resident’s quality of life so high up on the agenda, visitors to SLO CAL are encouraged to travel sustainably throughout the county, exploring the farmers markets, sampling the home grown produce & furthering their understanding of the sustainable practices on…

The county of San Luis Obispo (SLO CAL), is known as the place where ‘life’s too beautiful to rush’. The region is represented by the destination marketing and management organisation, Visit SLO CAL — a dynamic tourism body that exemplifies…