The True Origins and Meaning of Responsible Tourism
Responsible Tourism was developed by Dr. Auliana Poon, Managing Director of Leve Global, in 1996, when she developed the Tourism White Paper for South Africa
Responsible Tourism was developed by Dr. Auliana Poon, Managing Director of Leve Global, in 1996, when she developed the Tourism White Paper for South Africa
COVID-19 is rapidly depleting the older generations, many become fearful of travel even more than before. New travellers are the key to COVID-19 recovery.
COVID-19 can help tourism to re-invent itself. This re-invention calls for the acceleration of a Paradigm Shift in the travel and tourism industry.
Covid-19 allows us to pause; re-think; reconsider; re-invent; and to pivot. But what should this pivot look like in Travel & Tourism? What is to be done?
Unless those who destroy the environment benefit from its preservation, we will be ‘missing the boat’. Caribbean Islands are a fine example.
For decades, sustainable development was the ‘buzz’ word for travel and tourism. Move over sustainability. Here comes regenerative, responsible and resilient development. Read more…