Articles tagged “responsible tourism”

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Tourism

Red Sea Global CEO on Why The Red Sea Heralds a New Era in Global Tourism

As Red Sea Global opens its first destination, it’s moving the needle from traditional sustainability to regeneration. The focus on regeneration marks a shift in industry standards, with potential lessons on how tourism can more actively benefit local communities and environments.

Red Sea Global + Skift | 4 months ago

Red Sea Global CEO on Why The Red Sea Heralds a New Era in Global Tourism

Tour Operators

South Africa’s Entrepreneurs Reinvent Tours: From ‘Poorism’ to Authenticity

Daniel Adidwa and Phakamile Hlazo are each building multi-day travel experiences in South Africa. Their stories highlight larger themes about what's next for the sector.

Selene Brophy | 6 months ago

South Africa’s Entrepreneurs Reinvent Tours: From ‘Poorism’ to Authenticity

News Blog

Turo Saw Rise in Electric Vehicle Demand Over Summer

Turo, the peer-to-peer car rental startup, has seen an uptick in electric vehicle use for summer road trips. The platform's "electric" filter saw a 139% increase in use during listing searches, according to Turo's Chief Data Officer, Albert Mangahas who confirmed Turo guests made summer bookings in 2,700 different cities and towns for travel between June 1 and…

Selene Brophy | 8 months ago

News Blog

Klook’s New Animal Welfare Policy Puts Cruelty-Free Experiences in Focus

Online travel marketplace Klook is ending the sale of certain exploitative wildlife attractions on its platform, with a new animal welfare policy, set to come into effect on 31 October. The experiences platform will stop selling circus-style performances involving elephants, dolphins, and tigers, animal shows performances, and animal-photo experiences. It has since removed experiences for…

Selene Brophy | 8 months ago

Hotels

New Boutique Hotel Looks to Amplify the Vibe of Montgomery, Alabama

In Montgomery, Alabama, a new hotel is attempting to lean into a complicated past in an artful way.

Carley Thornell | 9 months ago

New Boutique Hotel Looks to Amplify the Vibe of Montgomery, Alabama

Hotels

Hoshino Resorts Wants to Take Japanese Hospitality Overseas

Yoshiharu Hoshino, the CEO of Hoshino Resorts, doesn't follow the crowd. He's taking steps to combat overtourism and brand bloat in Japan while testing travel subscriptions. And he wants to bring Japanese inns to America.

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

Hoshino Resorts Wants to Take Japanese Hospitality Overseas

Tour Operators

Intrepid Travel Removes Wildlife Experiences Not Aligned With Its Animal Welfare Policy

Implementing responsible tourism policies requires constant regulation, something Intrepid knows all too well. The company has just audited its 140-plus wildlife tours to maintain its ethical practice standards.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Intrepid Travel Removes Wildlife Experiences Not Aligned With Its Animal Welfare Policy

Online Travel

Travel Companies Rebuked for Exploiting Wildlife for Entertainment

A new report shows that as responsible travel becomes the preferred default, tour operators must carefully consider the power they wield in the experiences economy. After all, travelers are becoming much more discerning about the companies they book with.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Travel Companies Rebuked for Exploiting Wildlife for Entertainment

Tour Operators

Tackling Africa’s ‘Superficial’ Safari Problem

A luxury lodge filling its plunge pool from a water-distressed community is the height of irresponsibility. And being an eco-tour operator is so much more than offering wildlife viewing — the safari experience value chain needs better accountability to ensure biodiversity protection and longevity.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

Tackling Africa’s ‘Superficial’ Safari Problem

News Blog

Airbnb Data Says Flexible Search Tools Help Combat Overtourism

Airbnb said that the flexible search features it has rolled out since early 2021 have so far diverted bookings from destinations coping with overtourism and peak travel times, according to data it shared on Friday. The short-term rental booking giant has increasingly offered search tools — see Skift's earlier coverage: "Airbnb’s Next Big Change: Search"…

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago