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
'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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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