Who would have thought that something could be made from such raw materials? Raw materials such as corn husks, cassava shells, coconut shells and other organic waste are used by Roland Adjovi to make charcoal. Hoping to contribute to slowing the destruction of trees in Benin, he was inspired by these unconventional raw materials in 2017. The second most important […]
The temperatures may be below freezing with snow on the ground in many parts of the world, but Maui Jim has once again warmed the hearts of several charities located in the company’s backyard with generous donations that support vital community services. In its 30-year history, Maui Jim has supported worthwhile organizations that focus on everything from cures for breast […]
How Big Is the Sustainable Tourism Market Expected to Be, and What Will Its Growth Rate Be? The market size for sustainable tourism has seen considerable growth in the recent past. The market, valued at $3278.2 billion in 2024, is forecasted to reach a size of $3764.92 billion in 2025, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%. The […]
The sustainable tourism market is fragmented, and the degree of fragmentation will accelerate. The large tourism companies implementing sustainable tourism practices will offer immense growth opportunities. However, the Inability of developing countries to implement sustainable tourism policies will hamper the market growth Sustainable Tourism Market 2025-2029: Drivers & Challenges The sustainable tourism market is thriving, driven by various factors. Wildlife and […]
‘Responsible Tourism’ is a term we often see on lodges’ websites as a proclamation of a marketing point for people as well as a practice. In 2002, there was a conference in Cape Town on sustainable tourism. The meeting resulted in the Cape Town Declaration, which states: ‘Responsible Tourism creates better places for people to live in and better places […]
Claims of human rights violations against Basarwa (Bushmen) by a United Kingdom based non-governmental organisation are being resurrected in the third presidency of Botswana. Former President Festus Mogae tried to fend them off, his successor Ian Khama, with his presumed conservation credentials, somehow survived the fury from Survival International (SI) but it remains to be seen if the incumbent Mokgweetsi […]
Nearly 30 journalists have convened in Kasane, Botswana to debate the role of the media in advocating sustainable tourism and wildlife conservation as its major asset. The event is part of the UNWTO/Chimelong Programme that promotes wildlife as key driver of tourism development. International and local journalists from renowned media outlets* have completed a media training workshop in Kasane, Botswana, […]
“Towards more Sustainable Destinations” – Following the GSTC Criteria, management, marketing and awareness of sustainable destinations will be the key themes at the Global Sustainable Tourism Conference, GSTC2017. GSTC2017 will include international and domestic tourism stakeholders involved in the development and promotion of sustainable tourism; including public sector, hotels, tour operators, academia, development agencies, NGOs, consultants, and more. A mixture […]
The power of tourism to induce poverty reduction and development constituted the main focus of the UNWTO Workshop held in Guangdong, China. The workshop was conducted under the framework of the agreement signed between UNWTO and the Chimelong Group in 2016 designed to support sustainable tourism and wildlife protection through tourism. Raising awareness on the relevance of the tourism sector […]
New research shows that elephant numbers increase when more ecotourists visit the areas with elephant populations. This is in stark contrast to trophy hunting which can have devastating effects on elephant herds. Monitoring the elephants of Mapungubwe Ensuring the long-term survival of elephants is not simply a matter of setting aside protected conservation areas and working to keep them ecologically […]