News and questions (without answers) from the week ending February 1, 2026 " #GoodTourism " #tourism #travel #industry #news www.goodtourismblog.com/2026/02/news...

News and questions (without answers) from the week ending January 25, 2026 “ #GoodTourism ” #tourism #travel #industry #news www.goodtourismblog.com/2026/01/news...

“While other countries are rolling out the red carpet for international visitors there are suggestions that the US is putting up the ‘closed’ sign. As recent visitors to New York, this was not our experience.” “ #GoodTourism ” #travel #NewYork #USA goodtourismtravelblog.com/2026/01/new-...

'At APE Malaysia, our work sits at the intersection of wildlife conservation, ecosystem restoration, and responsible tourism.' " #GoodTourism " #Malaysia #tourism #travel #conservation www.goodtourismblog.com/2026/01/cons...

Eight local charities across Asia stand to benefit from 10 walkathons organised by " #GoodTourism " Partners Khiri Travel, Cardamom Tented Camp, and Anurak Community Lodge. The "GT" Partners are part of the diversified Yaana Ventures group. www.goodtourismblog.com/2026/01/yaan...

What’s the point of UN Tourism? Thanks to the four good people who responded to this “Good Tourism” Insight Bites question. " #GoodTourism " #tourism #UnitedNations #UNWTO www.goodtourismblog.com/2026/01/what...

News and questions (without answers) from the week ending January 18, 2026 #travel #tourism #news "#GoodTourism" www.goodtourismblog.com/2026/01/trav...

Imagining #peace: Following the 2020 Abraham Accords, United Arab Emirates ( #UAE ) transformed from a distant adversary to a popular holiday destination for #Israel. How travel narratives are helping to bridge the cultural divide. " #GoodTourism " #tourism www.goodtourismblog.com/2026/01/imag...

News and questions (without answers) from the week ending January 11, 2026 www.goodtourismblog.com/2026/01/trav...

Khiri Travel, the Southeast Asia-based destination management company, has earned certification as a sustainable tour operator by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). www.goodtourismblog.com/2026/01/khir... " #GoodTourism " #Asia #tourism #travel

“Good Tourism” & “GT” Travel November-December 2025 Welcome to the November-December 2025 wrap of “ #GoodTourism ” & “GT” #Travel #news, #insights, and #experiences shared by friends and Partners of The “Good Tourism” Blog. www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/12/what...

Gastronomic Gaborone: Can culinary innovation co-exist with #authenticity? As #Botswana reimagines traditional #food for the tourist palate, this " #GoodTourism " Insight asks: Can culinary #innovation co-exist with the communal spirit of the past? www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/12/gast...

Global tourism’s centre of gravity has shifted to Asia. But how do Asian destinations maintain their spectacular growth amidst natural disasters, pandemics, and geopolitical instability? " #GoodTourism " #Asia #tourism #risk #marketing www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/12/asia...

From reef rubble to recovery: How Livingseas Asia is leading tourism in Bali Tourism built Bali’s reputation but nearly broke its reefs. Now, the same industry is becoming a force for recovery. www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/12/reef... " #GoodTourism " #Bali #coral #reef #tourism

Tourism’s biggest threats, opportunities to 2030 16 takes: place-based perspectives from England to Iran, Barcelona to Bend; global issues from cost-cutting artificial intelligence to out-of-whack academia, women’s empowerment to ocean plastic "#GoodTourism" www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/12/tour...

Re-awakening: How can vibrant tales connect us all through folklore tourism? It's a " #GoodTourism " Insight by Vivian Sakko. #Skye #Scotland #folklore #culture #tourism www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/11/folk...

Do fun and politics mix? Can we or should we ‘leave our cares behind’ on holiday? It’s a “Good Tourism” Insight Bites question. " #GoodTourism " #tourism #travel #fun #politics www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/11/fun-...

Cardamom Tented Camp among the world’s most responsible tourism projects according to the International Centre for Responsible Tourism. " #GoodTourism " #Cambodia #responsibletourism #sustainabletourism #sustainability www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/11/card...

Can the tide of ocean plastic be stopped? Perhaps 80% of the #plastic in our #oceans gets there via rivers. In Manado, #Indonesia a grassroots project prevents plastic from spoiling #dive #tourism hotspots. " #GoodTourism " www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/11/ocea...

What is good tourism? “#GoodTourism” & “GT” #Travel Sep-Oct 2025 Welcome to a wrap of “Good Tourism” & “GT” Travel #news, #insights, and #experiences shared by friends and Partners of ‘The “Good Tourism” Blog’. www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/10/what...

Thai waterways to become quieter, cleaner A social enterprise has launched Thailand’s first electric longtail boat engine, reducing carbon emissions by 96% & slashing fuel costs. " #GoodTourism " #Thailand #EV #electricboat www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/10/ev-b...

How Anh Duong turns #plastic #waste into products, learnings, livelihoods in #Vietnam In the heart of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, plastic waste is more than an environmental issue; it is a community challenge. " #GoodTourism " #recycling www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/10/anh-...

In 'Tourism’s Horizon: Travel for the Millions', mass #tourism is a "dynamic cultural & social phenomenon that touches everyone", tourists have "humanity", and hosts have "agency". In an era of 'critical tourism studies', that's refreshing. #GoodTourism www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/10/tour...

‘Overtourism’ and ‘overimmigration’ are subjective terms that mean essentially the same thing. Discuss. " #GoodTourism " #tourism #immigration www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/10/over...

As the fragile first phase of a new peace deal commences in #Gaza, Ahmed Abdel Fattah ponders the potential for social media content creators to consolidate connections and promote #peace through #tourism in #Israel and #Palestine. " #GoodTourism " www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/10/peac...

Unveiling freedom: Western destinations offer veiled Muslim women a unique chance to explore who they are, challenge the norms of their own societies, and experience a refreshing sense of freedom. “ #GoodTourism ” #travel #islam #women #freedom www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/10/musl...

Green Destinations appoints Kevin Phun lead expert for Southeast Asia, Pacific " #GoodTourism " #tourism #sustainability www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/10/gree...

‘Authenticity’ is the ideal for many travellers, influencers, and commentators. But what is it? Can destination marketers and tourism professionals package it and sell it … authentically? " #GoodTourism " #travel #tourism #authenticity www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/09/auth...

SUNx’ BIG IDEA for World Tourism Day 2025: Dodo4Kids SUNx Malta has a “BIG IDEA” for World Tourism Day 2025: Dodo4Kids, an initiative dedicated to “Climate Friendly Travel Education for the next generation”. www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/09/sunx... " #GoodTourism " #WTD25 #climatechange #education

Is debate dead? Not if tourism students have a say Saverio Francesco Bertolucci worries about the state of debate in the West, where one’s sincerely-held opinions can literally get one killed. " #GoodTourism " #tourism #academia #freespeech #CharlieKirk www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/09/is-d...

You’re invited: Learn about best practices at the EXO Foundation Sustainability Awards " #GoodTourism " #tourism #sustainability #bestpractice www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/09/invi...

As Bali runs dry, can tourism help replenish its water? Nicolaus Sulistyo sheds light on IDEP Foundation’s Bali Water Protection initiative; an EXO Foundation Sustainability Award winner. www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/09/bali... #tourism #water #Travel w/ " #GoodTourism " in #Bali #KnowNotNo

The “Good Tourism” Blog never defines ‘good #tourism’; would never be so bold. What’s good for one stakeholder may not be good for another. It's complicated! Welcome to the July-August 2025 wrap of “#GoodTourism” & “GT” Travel news, insights, and experiences: www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/08/what...

Undertourism: Who’s suffering, and why? Many thanks to the five good people who shared their thoughts on ‘undertourism’; the flip side of ‘overtourism’. You can too. www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/08/unde... " #GoodTourism " #tourism #undertourism #overtourism

Some are calling on tourism leaders to do more to promote peace. Given that tourism is often among the first casualties of war, in what tangible and measurable ways can its leaders foster peace and understanding? www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/08/tour... " #GoodTourism " #tourism #war #peace

Thimlich Ohinga: #UNESCO #WorldHeritage site management is failing a local community in #Kenya This according to Doreen Nyamweya who shares her second “ #GoodTourism ” Insight. (You too can share.) www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/08/thim... #ThimlichOhinga #heritage #culture Cc @unesco.org

Can #culture bundled into #tourism products retain its ‘authentic’ credentials & deliver #heritage value to hosts & visitors? UK-based educator Ashika Kalubadanage reckons so as she reconnects with her own ancestral heritage in #SriLanka. "#GoodTourism" www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/08/rege...

December is peak #tourism season in #Nigeria thanks to the #diaspora; a boon to Nigeria’s economy and a lifeline to many of its tertiary industries, incl tourism. But can it be sustained, extended? “#GoodTourism” www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/07/dias...

Here's a BEAM podcast I did on my research into #bluespaces, #wellbeing, #leisure and #tourism. share.transistor.fm/s/b74cb436 Give it a listen! @goodtourism.bsky.social

Signalling or substance: What’s your assessment of the balance between ‘ #virtuesignalling ’ and ‘ #bestpractice ’ in the #tourism industry where you are? Thanks to the five respondents who took the time to share their thoughts w/ " #GoodTourism ". www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/06/sign...

When considering inbound tourism where you live, work, or operate, how do you feel about the value visitors bring, the values they hold, and their numbers? Thanks to the 10 #tourism #stakeholders for sharing their thoughts: " #GoodTourism " #Insight Bites. www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/05/visi...

Outbound doesn’t care about sustainability | Well-being must include meaning Brief thoughts about outbound #travel agents’ and tour operators’ relationship with #sustainability, and how #wellbeing needs #meaning. " #GoodTourism " #tourism www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/06/sust...

50% off #ResponsibleTourism, #Sustainability courses to mark #WorldEnvironmentDay2025 June 5 The Centre for Responsible Tourism Singapore and founder Kevin Phun are offering half off all their online courses. Anyone, anywhere can do them. #GoodTourism www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/05/50-o...

Visitor value, values, volume: What’s good (or not) where you are? It's your chance to share your opinion about inbound tourism where you live, work, or operate. Follow the link to participate: www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/05/visi... " #GoodTourism " #tourism #policy #governance

Has ‘ #sustainability ’ become too narrowly focussed on a single ‘P’, #Planet, sidelining the #wellbeing of #people? Beth Allgood thinks it may have. How can we measure to manage? www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/05/meas... “ #GoodTourism” #tourism Cc @onenatureinstitute.bsky.social

Self-described "diehard defender of the merits of mass tourism", Jim Butcher relates how he was "seduced by a little piece of paradise. Dr Butcher shares 'the good oil' about an olive grove. #Travel with " #GoodTourism " in #Malta #KnowNotNo goodtourismtravelblog.com/2025/05/meri...

Is a travel & tourism career still attractive in 2025? What is the most important thing that a young person should understand before embarking upon a #career in #tourism? Thanks to the profs & pros in the private & public sectors who took the time. www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/05/trav...

IF the #USA under #Trump threatens the #freedoms of #movement and #thought — and those who facilitate both — what should stakeholders do? K Michael Haywood reckons the #tourism #industry and the #academy should put aside ther differences. " #GoodTourism " www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/05/thre...

Welcome to the March-April 2025 wrap of “ #GoodTourism ” & “GT” #Travel #news & #insights shared by friends of The “Good Tourism” Blog. What is good #tourism? Perhaps it is sharing a home-hosted meal with St Helenians in Sandy Bay, St Helena … www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/04/what...

It’s not news, but it will be news to many. The remote island of St Helena and its tiny population got a US$380 million airport. That was shortly before the global COVID shutdowns. " #GoodTourism " #StHelena #aviation #airtravel #development www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/04/tour...