10 Ways Tourism Advances Peace
September 19, 2024
Tourism is at a crossroads, facing the challenge of balancing growth with sustainability. Over the past two decades, the number of international tourist arrivals more than doubled, surpassing 1.4 billion in 2024. While this tourism boom promoted economic growth and personal fulfillment, it often came at the expense of the...
The Pacific Island nation of Palau is a tiny, yet remarkable country characterized by surreal landscapes, pristine seas, and a long cultural history. The archipelago is made up of more than 340 lush green islands jutting out from the glimmering ocean, only nine of which are inhabited. Remote and Secluded...
“If we want to change the culture then we have to start with the youth – the children are the future.” We caught up with Thuvia Browne, a primary school teacher based in St. Kitts who joined our two-day Destination Guardian workshop on the Caribbean island back in April 2019....
Climate change is reshaping the tourism landscape, introducing new challenges for travelers, the industry, and local communities. From melting glaciers and bleaching reefs to flooded coastlines and wildfires, climate change imperils the destinations we love and endangers the resources that people, tourism, and wildlife depend on. In recent years, tourism...
Climate change alters the planet, threatening nature, people, and your favorite vacation spots. Tourism isn’t just a victim of climate change—it also contributes nearly 9% of global emissions. Carbon offsets provide a way to counteract this impact by funding projects that reduce or remove emissions elsewhere. By offsetting the unavoidable...
Coral reefs are among the most captivating ecosystems on our planet. Often called the rainforests of the sea, these vibrant underwater worlds support millions of marine species and sustain livelihoods worldwide. Their beauty and ecological importance also make them a magnet for tourism. Yet, reefs are increasingly under threat from...
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