Many organizations resolving complex issues for their members once started out as informal networks, facing similar challenges without having yet the structure in place to deal with them all. There are a few decisive elements that support the consolidation of
Destination Austria: Travel Resources
Austria is a picturesque Central European country that boasts magnificent Alpine scenery and beautiful cities like Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Linz; not to mention countless charming small towns dotting varied landscapes that reveal the soul of the country. Because it
Iceland and Czech Republic Take Top Marks for Adventure Tourism Competitiveness in 2018 Adventure Tourism Development Index
2018 marks a decade since the launch of the Adventure Tourism Development Index (ATDI), a global ranking of countries for adventure tourism competitiveness produced periodically by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and The George Washington University. The 2018 ATDI
Destination Spain: Travel Resources
Visitors to Spain will quickly sense that wherever they go, there is a passion for life…no wonder that this country, occupying most of the Iberian Peninsula, is one of the world’s favourite vacation spots. Among the most visited destinations in
Action on sustainability in tourism needs extra push, says new UNWTO report
In line with its vision of advancing sustainability through tourism, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) released its flagship publication ‘Tourism for Development’ in Brussels on 6 June during the European Development Days (EDD), and called for greater awareness of sustainability
Unforgettable Hiking Experiences in Montenegro’s National Parks
The small Southeast European country Montenegro on the Adriatic Coast is, with its unspoiled nature and fantastic landscapes, a hiker’s paradise. In this “land of the black mountains”, far from the crowded cities, one can satisfy a longing for undisturbed
Booking.com: Where Sustainable Travel is Headed
Research conducted by Booking.com reveals that awareness of eco-friendly accommodation options is growing, with global travelers seeking to book more of these greener stays than ever, while showing a willingness to absorb extra costs to ensure they are traveling more
Costa Rica: Competitiveness and Sustainable Tourism as Drivers of Social Development
During the tourism fair ITB 2018 in Berlin, Hendrik Wintjen met with the Tourism Minister of Costa Rica, Mauricio Ventura, head of the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (Costa Rican Tourism Board), in order to discuss market access and tourism development
A far-reaching tourism concept: Focus on ecological and social responsibility at ITB Berlin
Overtourism, integrating refugees and the financial viability of social tourism projects: these are just some of the key topics that this year’s ITB Berlin will examine under the ‘sustainability’ heading. From 7 to 9 March 2018, on the days open
Culinary travel, a growing trend that Hauser Excursions is tapping into
According to a market report by UNWTO – UN World Tourism Organization, food tourism is a growing trend around the world. Gastronomy has become an essential part of any tourism experience and is a valuable mechanism to benefit rural communities,