Galicia Sustainable Tourism Network
It was a pleasure meeting and being inspired by Fiz Rivero, representing the Galicia Sustainable Tourism Network at ITB in Berlin in March 2025. Galicia (Galizia), the north-west autonomous community of Spain, has developed an active network and ecosystem to promote sustainable tourism, centring on an initiative called “Galicia Sustainable Destination” (Galicia Destino Sostible). Galicia […]
Sustainable Tourism in Izmir: Why Urla and Selçuk Achieved Silver Certification
Izmir is the third most populous city in Turkey, after Istanbul and Ankara. It is on the Aegean coast of Anatolia, and is the capital of İzmir Province. As of 2024, İzmir Province has a total population of 4,493,242, while İzmir city has around 3.3 million inhabitants. It extends along the outlying waters of the […]
WTM London 2025 – by Sara Vitali
WTM London 2025 confirmed itself as one of the most significant trade events of the year for the global tourism industry. With notable growth, a rich programme of content and the participation of over 180 countries, the event showcased — at least on paper — strong momentum. However, my personal and professional experience, together with […]
Conscious travel: Countries to avoid due to conflicts or ethical reasons, and alternative solutions
I wanted to verify the reality of specific destinations, based on my own personal ethical choices. However, I realised that other people might share my opinion and think the same way I do. If you read what I write on my website, our preferences are likely aligned. This is what prompted me to publish this […]
The ocean and tourism: how travel operators can make sustainability part of their operations
Photo by Georgy Trofimov on Unsplash For those looking to travel and enjoy some time away from home, being close to the ocean is often a key requirement. As a result, blue tourism is also big business, representing 50% of all global travel. But with so many travelers flocking to the seas, mass tourism has […]
UK residents’ perceptions of tourism impact
The opinions of UK residents on tourism are captured through surveys, research, and direct engagement with local and national bodies. Their concerns—ranging from overcrowding to environmental impact—are being addressed through strategic planning, community-focused initiatives, and policy adjustments that aim to foster sustainable and inclusive tourism growth. UK residents’ opinions on the impact of tourism are […]
Water monitoring and management
In this article, I discuss water monitoring and management, but before proceeding, I would like to explain why it is important to monitor and manage drinking water in a given area. Why is it important to monitor and manage WATER in a territory or activity? It is important to manage water resources in a given […]
Do you know how to calculate the water demand per tourist? The ISPRA method and the effective method
ISPRA, the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research, provides a significant figure for the tourism sector: 4 litres per day per tourist. This indicator (updated as of 2022) aims to provide a quantitative measure of the contribution of tourists to daily drinking water consumption. Data, in general, is crucial for assessing the situation and […]
From Local Ideas to Global Impact – The Zero Waste Journey
The Zero Waste movement is an environmental, social, and economic approach that aims to eliminate waste production through the sustainable management of resources, inspired by natural cycles where every by-product becomes a resource. Core Principles Often summarized by the 5Rs rule: Refuse – Say no to what you don’t need (e.g., unnecessary packaging, promotional […]
How sustainable tourism is perceived by residents in Australia
How do Australians perceive tourism in Australia? I wanted to see how residents in Australia perceive sustainable tourism. We have this kind of research here in Italy. Unfortunately, I could not find anything specific, but I discovered interesting reports. I found research on the topic published in 2019 by UNWTO (now UNTourism) and IPSOS. The […]