With their allure of outdoor adventure and breathtaking wilderness, mountain resorts are ever-popular tourism destinations. In fact, according to UNEP, mountain areas generate about 15-20 percent of global tourism. As with any popular tourism destination, it is important to make sure that growth and development in mountain resorts happens in...
The new Child Welfare Guidelines launched by G Adventures, Planeterra, and ChildSafe are a useful sustainability tool for tourism businesses These days, more and more travelers are seeking authentic and transformative experiences that bring them face-to-face with local communities and immerse them in the local culture. However, as this desire...
With its white sandy shores and expansive coral reefs, itโs no surprise that the Mexican Caribbean is a popular tourist destination. However, tourists arenโt the only visitors that frequent the region. The Mexican Caribbean is home to several important sea turtle nesting beaches. Every year, from May to October, thousands...
The stewardship success story of Mexicoโs hidden garden Guest Contribution By Jonathan B. Tourtellot, Destination Stewardship Center. This post is part of the โThe Worldโs Inspiring Placesโ blog series which showcases stories of destination stewardship success. Click here to learn more about the series and watch other videos. Few road...
Introducing The Worldโs Inspiring Places Video Series One of the ways we can inspire change and drive transformative action is by exchanging ideas and learning from others. Great things are happening all around us, but weโre not talking about them enough. As part of our efforts, weโre dedicated to sharing...
The once-in-a-lifetime experience of seeing orangutans in their natural environment draws many eager visitors to the lush jungles of Southeast Asia. There is no doubt about it, this majestic animal is a sight to behold and can only be viewed in the wild in certain parts of Malaysia and Indonesia....