2019, Global, Reports, Resource Library, Sustainability, Thailand, Tourism, Travel
Destinations at Risk: The Invisible Burden of Tourism
The rapid growth of tourism in the 21st century is leading to damage in destinations across the world that is largely unreported and frequently not perceived by tourists, putting destinations…
2019, 6 Clean Water and Sanitation, 7 Affordable and Clean Energy, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Global, Manuals, Resource Library, SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 14: Life Below Water, SDG 15: Life on Land, SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 5: Gender Equality, Sustainability, Tourism
GSTC Destination Criteria
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Criteria were created to provide a common understanding of sustainable tourism. The GSTC Destinations Criteria – known informally also as “GSTC-D” -- are the…
2019, Aviation, Government, Hospitality, Myanmar, Resource Library, Study, Tourism
COVID-19 Myanmar Tourism Impact Survey
In light of the serious situation in Myanmar, the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, with the support of Lux-Development, prepared a survey instrument to try to identify the key issues…
2019, Global, Manuals, Resource Library, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, Tourism, Travel
Recommendations on Sustainable Development of Indigenous Tourism
Indigenous peoples are characterized by some of the richest, most unique and diverse cultural expressions of humankind which have developed over thousands of years across our planet and are spiritually…
2019, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Reports, Resource Library, SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 5: Gender Equality
Global Report on Women in Tourism
The aim of the Global Report on Women in Tourism – Second Edition, is to examine the key factors that contribute to gender equality in the tourism sector. It pinpoints…
2019, Asia, Reports, Resource Library, Tourism
UNWTO/GTERC Asia Tourism Trends
In the 6th year of publication the UNWTO/GTERC Asia Tourism Trends, 2019 Edition comprises four specific chapters. As in the past editions, chapter 1 is dedicated to international tourism trends…
2019, 6 Clean Water and Sanitation, 7 Affordable and Clean Energy, 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Case Study, Food & Beverages, Global, Government, Hospitality, Outside LMR, Resource Library, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 14: Life Below Water, Study, Sustainability, Tourism, Tours
Transforming tourism through sustainable procurement
Globally, the tourism industry already accounts for an average of 9 per cent of nations’ gross domestic product (GDP), and its importance is bound to increase even more. The United…