Good example: Skyros
Skyros, an unspoiled nature paradise How an Aegean Island can brave the recent developments of mass and overtourism. Skyros refined it’s ecotourism offerings and developed sustainable tourism that is biodiversity-friendly, linked to the local products, engaged in protecting and conserving natural wealth and respectful towards it’s local people. by Anne Franze-Jordanov The Greek island […]
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Guide: How to become an accessible and sustainable destination
Sustainable Tourism focuses a lot on people but nevertheless often ignores tourists and also locals with handicaps. Shouldn’t tourism that wants to be as sustainable as possible even include people with disabilities? Yes, think a lot destinations and also our author Anne Franze-Jordanov who gives some advice in how to be more accessible as destination […]
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Interview with Juan Carlos Flores, General Manager of Andean Lodges in Peru
Juan Carlos Flores is the General Manager of Andean Lodges in Peru. Since 2006 the company is working with trekking and lodging in the South-American Andes. The vision of the TourCert-certified Lodge is to create alternatives for sustainable development that are inclusive, and in balance with the cultural perspectives of the Andean original communities. […]
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Interview with Lindsey Reding, Client Relations Manager of Andaman Discoveries
Lindsey Reding works as Client Relations Manager for the Thai tour operator Andaman Discoveries which is trying to minimize the negative impact of their tours and involve the local community as much as possible. In 2014 Andaman Discoveries has won the Thailand Green Excellence Award for their volunteer programme and were announced as finalist for […]
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Interview with René Skiba, Director at Northern Black Forest Tourism Ltd.
René Skiba is director at the Northern Black Forest Tourism Ltd. which has been 2016 officially awarded the Sustainable Destination Certificate. Also the destination has written a sustainability report for certification as a sustainable travel destination by the German Ministry of the Environment and Social Affairs and the company TourCert. Things we wanted to […]
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Interview with Nicolaj Holm, Director at Aalborg Congress & Culture Center
Nicolaj Holm has ever since his first day as Administrating Director at Aalborg Congress & Culture Center (AKKC) been an advocate for incorporating more sustainable business practices in the company. Today, the multi-house with over 500.000 annual visitors is the first and only event place in Denmark certified after the international standard ISO 20121 for […]
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Interview with Danita de Haseth, manager of Mondi Lodge
Danita is the manager of the family owned Mondi Lode on Curaçao. The lodge concept is based on small but comfortable houses that fit in the natural environment and are eco-friendly operated. Under construction the goal was to leave as much as possible of the bushes (mondi) and the flora and fauna untouched. Danita is […]
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Good example: Slovenia
Slovenia and its secrets to green success Slovenia is green, acts green and promotes green. A unique national program, well thought-out management and natural resources as well as a warm hospitality are drivers in making Slovenia pioneers in sustainable tourism destination development. by Anne Franze-Jordanov Slovenia is undoubtedly one of the leaders […]
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Interview with Bruce Maunsell, co-founder of Timber Trail Lodge
Bruce has an extensive experience in tourism and a background as experienced business developer. He has worked and is still working on different projects in tourism and hospitality with a special focus on sustainability. After five years of planning he started together with a group of investors the Timber Trail Lodge at the Timber Trail […]
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Good example: Rwanda
Remarkable initiatives for sustainable tourism development Rwanda leads Africa’s sustainable tourism development. Banana beer, botanical gardens and handmade baskets are part of sustainable tourism best practices that empower local communities and protect Rwanda’s natural areas. by Anne Franze-Jordanov Rwanda is gifted not only with breathtaking landscapes, diverse flora and fauna as well […]
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