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Rachel Dechaineux uses ‘ethical’ a lot, both in word and in deed, because she feels that tourism is all about people. This is the fourth Sustainable Tourism Laos Showcase by Bernie Rosenbloom of “Good Tourism” Destination Partner WeAreLao. Ms Dechaineux is the owner of the riverside Silver Naga hotel in Vang Vieng, Laos. “We aim to […]
Read More Ethically yours: Silver Naga, Vang Vieng, Laos
The best hope for Thailand’s unemployed tourism elephants now are livestreams and the generosity of donors. As travel resumes, elephant expert John Roberts fears that local politics and activist ideology will continue to be a barrier to optimal outcomes. It’s a “Good Tourism” Insight. It is always foolish to gaze into a crystal ball and […]
Read More Thailand’s tourism elephants lose when pragmatism gives way to politics, ideology
Ecotourism is in high demand right now in places where physically-distanced outdoor activity is possible. And when the world finally breaks its COVID shackles, those who have been locked down for months in urban environments will likely be desperate for a taste of nature. To help prepare stakeholders for that surge, The Centre for Responsible […]
Read More Prepare now for a surge in ecotourism demand with a CRTS workshop
Some may struggle with the costs of sustainable practices, but former Luang Prabang View Hotel General Manager John Williams sees going green as a way of life … while saving greenbacks along the way. This is the third Sustainable Tourism Laos Showcase by “Good Tourism” Destination Partner WeAreLao. Mr Williams grew up in a rural town, where […]
Read More A green way of life: Luang Prabang View, Laos
While some places adopt Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness, the Kingdom’s tourism officials would be happy for the world to emulate its ‘high value, low volume’ tourism policy too. Dorji Dhradhul, director-general of the Tourism Council of Bhutan, discusses it in this “Good Tourism” Insight. Leadership is all about deciding what to do and then doing […]
Read More High value, low volume tourism: Is Bhutan’s old normal the world’s new normal?
Sustainable experiences reach into themed rooms at the Riverside Boutique Resort in Vang Vieng, Laos while General Manager Mathieu Thaeron cuts consumption by relying on common sense and a clued-in staff. This is the second Sustainable Tourism Laos Showcase by “Good Tourism” Destination Partner WeAreLao. Today’s travellers demand sustainability and authentic experiences. Riverside delivers both. “The moment […]
Read More Going local: Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng, Laos