Tag: Community-based Tourism
Dove Tours: Unlocking Odisha’s tourism potential
As India’s eastern state of Odisha strengthens its tourism infrastructure, industry stakeholders believe the state now needs a renewed push to grow international arrivals and promote emerging destinations – Gagan Sarangi, director of Dove Tours, discusses his company's expansion into new verticals and way forward for the travel and tourism sector in Odisha
UNESCO designation boosts Timor-Leste’s sustainable tourism ambitions
Timor-Leste has welcomed UNESCO’s designation of Nino Konis Santana National Park as the country’s first Biosphere Reserve, a move expected to strengthen its position...
Intrepid’s Impact Grant funds new circular marketplace in Sri Lanka with...
Responsible travel specialist, Intrepid Travel, has rolled out a new experience to its Sri Lankan itineraries – one that highlights the impact employee and traveller...
Raising standards
A national push is underway to uncover new destinations and launch fresh experiential products, all while embedding sustainability and safety practices into every layer of its offering
Arunachal Pradesh launches new tourism brand to target wider markets
The department of tourism, government of Arunachal Pradesh has unveiled its latest brand campaign, Take a New Turn in Arunachal at a news conference...
Experts urge tourism shift to micro‑experiences as future model
The shift away from mass tourism activities towards the low-profile yet meaningful and potentially high-yield “micro-experiences” embedded in daily life took centre stage at...
PATA highlights sustainable and inclusive tourism at World Tourism Conference 2025
PATA showcased its commitment to sustainable and inclusive tourism at the World Tourism Day and World Tourism Conference 2025, held in Melaka, Malaysia, from...
Local Alike applies voluntourism to community development
Founded 13 years ago with a vision to transform tourism into a tool for community development, Local Alike has long pioneered community-based tourism in...
TrendWatch highlights future travel trends at TTM+ 2024
In a compelling keynote at TTM+ 2024, Victoria Loomes, head of trends at TrendWatching, outlined three future travel trends poised to shape the industry...
Laos’ green pay-off
As the four-year SUSTOUR Laos project draws to a close, has its aim to pivot the nation into a leading green destination been fruitful?
