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...

Considering sustainable tourism certification? What to do first and what to look for ... Kevin Phun (Centre for Responsible Tourism Singapore) offers his advice in this “Good Tourism” Insight. #GoodTourism #sustainable #tourism #certification www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/04/sust...

With artificial intelligence (AI) and automation on the rise, how can travel, tourism, and hospitality brands benefit while staying true to themselves and the experiences they offer? " #GoodTourism " #AI #automation #storytelling #authenticity www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/04/auth...

Can the local community-based business models of tourism social enterprises be replicated at global scale? Dr Anishka Narula-Nielsen thinks so. It’s her first “Good Tourism” Insight. " #GoodTourism " #tourism #socialenterprise #CSR #Thailand www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/03/trav...

Is critical tourism studies losing its edge? Are CTS scholars shying away from the politics at the heart of critical theory? Prof Mary Mostafanezhad writes a “ #GoodTourism ” Insight. #tourism #education #politics #criticaltheory Cc Jim Butcher www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/03/prob...

To advance 'Climate Friendly Travel', sign up for the Strong Earth Youth Summit 2025. The free online event by SUNx Malta will take place April 29 at 1300 – 1430 GMT/UTC. " #GoodTourism " #ClimateFriendlyTravel #tourism #travel #youth www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/03/stro...

Photographer Rob Ball: "Benidorm’s reputation often precedes it [yet] the resort is full of the warmth of people enjoying themselves: the beach alive with tenderness and diversity, the bars with laughter and Sky Sports." #GoodTourism #travel #Spain goodtourismtravelblog.com/2025/03/beni...

Is #tourism from the developed world compatible with the developing world? Ceri Dingle argues that if people could visit developing places without paternalistic pity & prejudice they would help support the #development locals want. " #GoodTourism " #Ghana www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/03/tour...

With ‘greenwashing’ and other forms of empty rhetoric and ineffective policymaking allegedly rampant, is the travel & tourism industry, its students and consultants, engaged in ‘wishwashing’? 11 respondents took the time to share. " #GoodTourism " www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/03/wish...

"Every project, no matter its size, can contribute to a more sustainable future for tourism." Great prizes for the winners. Please bring this to the attention of anyone who may be eligible. www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/03/exo-... " #GoodTourism " #tourism #travel #sustainability

Is the travel & tourism industry, its students and consultants, engaged in 'wishwashing': hoping motivations and incentive structures are better aligned to our wishes than what they are in the real world? www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/03/wish... " #GoodTourism " #tourism #policy #debate #opinion

What is good tourism? Welcome to the January-February 2025 wrap of “Good Tourism” & “GT” Travel news, insights, and experiences shared by friends and Partners of The “Good Tourism” Blog. www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/02/what... " #GoodTourism " #tourism #travel #news #opinion

Khiri Travel has launched two major series of Asian tour products ahead of ITB Berlin: city tours that indulge all five senses and multi-day history & heritage experiences. www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/02/khir... " #GoodTourism " #Asia #heritage #history #travel

Richard Butler asks: How do we solve one of the great conundrums of ‘sustainable’ tourism? Enjoy " #GoodTourism " Insight Bites about #sustainability in #tourism and #meritocracy in tourism #media. www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/02/butl...

Khiri Travel joins The Long Run Khiri Travel has joined a global community of purpose-driven #tourism businesses who want to make positive changes around the world. " #GoodTourism " Cc: Khiri Reach www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/02/khir...

Reclaim the riverside! Family-friendly green spaces #Hanoi, #Vietnam. " #GoodTourism " www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/02/tpg-...

Villagers, tour operators collaborate on new community-based Soum-son Trail in Laos Camino Women and Khiri Travel hope that the community-based tourism activity will enhance villagers' quality of life. " #GoodTourism " #tourism #travel #trek #Laos www.goodtourismblog.com/2025/02/soum...