Creative Planet M

Tourism marketing strategist, advisor - writer, excited by potential of today’s fusion of #TourismMarketing #creativity #traveltech #ResponsibleBusiness

[Creative Planet M @CreativePlanetM]

Is tourism selling communities, our industry, society-at-large & planet short? I argue we are heading into a mental cul-de-sac & not seeing the transformational role that now awaits us & that the world needs https://t.co/fDNfrFsPF1
#FutureofTourism #TourismLeadership #Governance

[Creative Planet M @CreativePlanetM]

'Climate-related financial disclosures becoming mandatory in NZ among large insurers, banks, and publicly traded companies'.
The alternative - not doing, so will prove tougher......
Come on Oz, mandatory reporting - it's inevitable! https://t.co/IbWuTMmNvV #ESG #Governance

[Creative Planet M @CreativePlanetM]

Whilst every day needs to be EARTH DAY for us & our planet, it is heartening to read just a few of the initiatives underway. Yes, we have a long way to go, but we’re on the path to a changed thinking..via #Travelweekly
https://t.co/V6Yo1lp1gp #InvestInOurPlanet #EarthDay

[Creative Planet M @CreativePlanetM]

Confusion & inaction on climate still hallmarks of on-the-ground-action in travel. via @phocuswire
https://t.co/T4yMOX1VUk

[Creative Planet M @CreativePlanetM]

One of the most critical steps in transforming tourism. Great news!

[Travel Foundation @travelTF]

Great blog by @MeganEplerWood on the need for consistent, academically verified education in #sustainabletourism. We are working with her and the team at @CornellSGE @ecornell_online, and @UNWTOAcademy, to help put this right. More soon...!

[Suzanne Cavanagh @suzicav1]

Loved this timely article by JamesThornton #IntrepidTravel @TravelWeeklyUk reminding us why we travel & the unique opp. for life-long personal & community enrichment it offers.Learning, empowerment & joy…..oh yes..... Travel – we’re glad you’re back!! https://t.co/QXQitwhq6z

[Creative Planet M @CreativePlanetM]

'Fencing' the Day-Tripper Tourism model gives me cause for hope ...certainly worth a try.
"After Banning Cruise Ships, Venice Puts a Cap on Day Trippers" https://t.co/UVHI16bNsT via @CNTraveler #TourismManagement #Overtourism #ProtectingCulture

[Creative Planet M @CreativePlanetM]

Another great story on the tangible actions of
@Intrepid_Travel Group in researching blue carbon. Love the way they push through on fresh thinking whilst many are still asleep in the industry via @TravelWeeklyAUS
https://t.co/8uJVn7GegT
#bluecarbon #ClimateAction #Tourism

[Creative Planet M @CreativePlanetM]

Who would have thought 'real humans, real nature, real experiences' could be an attraction in tourism?
Iceland's new campaign parody of Zukerman's Metaverse. Straight to the nub of it #Iceland. Bravo! via @skift
https://t.co/Atvj9fja8y
#Icelandiverse

[Creative Planet M @CreativePlanetM]

Great article in Rooted @joanna_haugen about the opportunity & responsibility of travel media to help sustainability become the default & for the industry in turn to hold media also to account https://t.co/DsMfB7HubJ #ResponsibleTourism #ResponsibleTravelMedia #SustainableTourism

[Cateran Ecomuseum @CateranEco]

Gt that 'Future of Tourism Coalition' declaration understands need to prioritise community AND ecosystem wellbeing in tourism: https://t.co/r7gMIUrhdt This non-anthropocentric view is something we are trying grow through our Regenerative Tourism approach: https://t.co/6EfNuV9VdK

[Creative Planet M @CreativePlanetM]

#Coastal_erosion. Devastating #climate_change effects on #Victoria’s #GreatOceanRoad but also world coastal communities. Public Webinar series #coastal_scientists & range of experts
Details: https://t.co/Q5FysluMlb
@Blueland1 @IUCN_Oceania @wefclimate @climatecouncil

[Creative Planet M @CreativePlanetM]

#Coastal_erosion - devastating #climate_change effects on #GreatOceanRoad. Free Webinar series with Vic's most knowledgeable #coastal_scientists. Learnings for all coastal communities: https://t.co/c3UxKZEMBF
Register: https://t.co/Q5FysluMlb
#OceanScience #GORCAPA, #DELWP

[The Wildlife Trusts @WildlifeTrusts]

These gorgeous underwater meadows are an incredibly important natural solution to the climate crisis.
Seagrass:
🌱Stores huge amounts of carbon
🌱Filters pollutants
🌱Reduces coastal erosion
🌱Provides food and habitat to other animals
https://t.co/XeA2NSKUM8

[Creative Planet M @CreativePlanetM]

Looking forward to the #GOR becoming an exemplar for fragile nature-based tourism destinations:
"The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority, becoming a certified ECO Destination......."
https://t.co/OKcuTy9bKO
@WWF_Australia @EcotourismAus

[Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism @HRinTourism]

https://t.co/Ab43Vi6ihb

[Creative Planet M @CreativePlanetM]

An important read from @skift : Communities Are No Longer Spectators in Tourism’s Future. "The seam between the tourism as an industry and the community is artificial”.
https://t.co/kCVcWJb8po

[Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency @TourismDeclares]

Tourism Declares launched in Jan '20 to bring together organisations and individuals from across the industry in declaring a climate emergency. 18 months we are a community of 287, aiming to reach 500 by COP 26

Do your bit for the planet, join us now!

#ClimateEmergency

[Suzanne Cavanagh @suzicav1]

A very worthwhile read regarding the approach & practice solutions being considered to better manage & integrate tourism ......