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 […]
GSTC MICE criteria and indicators insight
Today’s subject is the GSTC criteria and indicators for MICE industry. MICE stands for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions and it represents a lucrative part of the tourism mix across the globe. MICE can also be referred to as Business Tourism or Business Events. (Northern Ireland Tourism website). Are you looking for the tour operators, […]
ITB and Berlin 2025 experience
This 4-5 March, I attended ITB in Berlin for the first time, I decided to start my comeback (il mio ritorno) with a whole new experience. I had the privilege to stay with my family in Berlin for some days, and I discovered a well-organised city, going forward never forgetting its history, but with many […]
Territory identity, culture and development
I have interacted many times with what I now call local identity and culture at different levels, sometimes with greater and sometimes less awareness. Sometimes, the word culture, especially when followed by the adjective local, is overused to describe situations with little culture. It happens especially with what concerns me closely, and I would never […]
GSTC criteria and indicators for Sustainable Tourism (B, C and D)
This is the second and final part of the criteria and indicator insight, the first part is available here. https://sustainabletourismworld.com/gstc-criteria-and-indicators-insight/ If you wish to download the criteria (please note they are separated from hotels, tour operators and destinations). They are available through the link below. Industry: hotel and tour operators Hotel (https://www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/gstc-industry-criteria-for-hotels/ ) Tour Operators […]