What Does Overtourism Really Mean?
In addition to climate change, there is no question that overtourism is the monster challenge defining the today and the tomorrow of the global tourism ecosystem. In his closing keynote...
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Success of Responsible Tourism Pledges Falls on Destinations, Not Travelers
When international travelers arrive in Palau, they’re greeted by the sapphire-blue sea, tropical weather, and a special stamp in their passports as they make their way through customs. The stamp...
With Safe, Smart Encounters, Tour Operators Can Help Save Sharks on Earth Day and Every Day
Fossil records indicate sharks have inhabited the world for millions of years, and people have been recording their fascination with them for more than a millennium. Early drawings and stories...
Tour Operators Work Together, Offer Alternatives to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic
Every minute, 1 million plastic bottles are purchased around the world. And less than 10 percent of those are recycled, leaving the majority to litter the earth. Providing guests with...
Hiking Iceland’s Glaciers: An Opportunity to Talk About Climate Change’s Effects
The day starts with watching the sunrise through the broken shards of ice on the Black Diamond beach, appropriately named because of its black sand. By mid-morning, guests marvel at...
SIMA Films Encourage ATTA Delegates to Deeply Consider Plastic Waste, Charitable Consequences
In 2006, filmmaker Daniela Kon found herself in Cambodia shooting a documentary exploring the intersection of sustainable development and tourism. In doing so, she was struck by the number of...
Conservation Efforts in India Result in Rhino Rebound With Help from Local Communities
Millions of people visit India every year, and many of them seek out wildlife during their travels. Tiger tourism remains popular and big cat populations have stabilized in recent years,...
Generic Geotagging: An Opportunity for Influencers to Rethink Their Impact
In the spirit of low-impact travel, people have long been asked to “take only pictures, leave only footprints,” but now those who are taking photos are being asked to leave...
Adventure Travel Predictions for 2019 and Why Professionals Should Care
A new year signals a fresh start for adventure travel professionals to reevaluate and reconsider their businesses in the months ahead. But while another round-up of predictions makes for gentle,...
Iceland and Czech Republic Take Top Marks for Adventure Tourism Competitiveness in 2018 Adventure Tourism Development Index
2018 marks a decade since the launch of the Adventure Tourism Development Index (ATDI), a global ranking of countries for adventure tourism competitiveness produced periodically by the Adventure Travel Trade...