Overtourism is a significant issue in various parts of the world, causing environmental damage, declining quality of life for local residents, and creating more problems than benefits in many destinations.

The tourism industry contributes 8% of global emissions and degrades natural areas, leading to rising temperatures that harm popular destinations.

Overtourism leads to increased noise and pollution, and cities like Venice have introduced measures such as a daily fee for tourists to curb demand.

The economic benefits of tourism are not always evenly distributed, with most tourism money going to airlines, hotels, and international companies, rather than local communities.

Rising rents and property prices due to overtourism can affect locals, despite the income generated by tourism.

In some cities, such as Venice, the number of tourists can overwhelm the local population, with 20 million tourists annually compared to 49,000 residents.

Sustainable tourism development is essential to mitigate the negative impacts of overtourism, and initiatives such as limiting visitor numbers and considering ecological factors can help.

The use of technology, such as apps and sensors, can help manage tourist flows and reduce the environmental impact of tourism.

Local communities must be involved in the planning process to ensure that tourism development benefits them and does not harm their way of life.

Education and awareness programs are also essential for promoting sustainable tourism practices and fostering appreciation of cultural heritage.

Ultimately, balancing the economic benefits of tourism with the needs of local communities and the environment is crucial, and can be achieved through strategic partnerships and community engagement strategies.

The potential economic benefits of sustainable tourism practices include creating jobs and generating revenue, while also preserving cultural heritage and promoting environmental conservation.

However, the challenges of implementing sustainable tourism practices must be addressed, including the need for technology and budget, in order to balance the needs of local communities and the environment.

Community involvement is key to sustainable tourism development, as it ensures that local culture and environment are protected.

Local communities must be involved in sustainable development to ensure that their needs and concerns are addressed.

International cooperation is necessary for tourism development, as it strengthens sustainable tourism and promotes cultural diversity.

Collaboration between authorities is essential for the success of sustainable tourism development, as it ensures that all stakeholders are working together towards a common goal.

Sustainable tourism benefits local communities and businesses, as it provides economic benefits and promotes local economic development.

The European Commission has established a Common European Data Space for Tourism to facilitate data sharing and collaboration among stakeholders.

The use of digital technology is also being promoted in Vietnam for sustainable tourism development, relying on information technology and data application.

The Pacific Tourism Organisation has launched the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative, which includes the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Indicators Framework training and a Digital Measurement and Benchmarking Dashboard.

These initiatives aim to provide destinations with accurate and reliable data to make informed decisions and mitigate the effects of overtourism.

In Egypt, the Ministry of Tourism regulates 8,000 tourism establishments and has introduced a National Climate Change Strategy 2050.

The city of Venice has introduced a tourist fee and reservation system to manage tourists, and has deployed 468 CCTV cameras and a mobile phone tracking system to track every person entering the city.

Sustainable tourism considers economic, social, and environmental impacts, and the Travel and Tourism Development Index measures sector development and sustainability.

The World Tourism Organization defines sustainable tourism, and digital transformation and innovation can increase revenues and growth in tourism.

Sustainability data is needed at the time of booking for informed travel decisions, and data availability enables business travelers to make the best decisions.

Education on sustainable travel is crucial for environmentally conscious choices, and sustainable tourism information systems require accurate data for mitigation strategies.

Data-driven decisions can help mitigate the effects of overtourism on destinations, and environmental impact tracking relies on accessible sustainability data.

Destinations need data to manage and reduce their environmental footprint, and corporate sustainability leaders prioritize data provision for sustainable travel.

Accurate data enables destinations to make informed environmental decisions, and sustainable travel data supports environmentally responsible business practices.

In Hualien, sustainable tourism is being promoted with certifications, and the county government has launched astronomical tourism and barrier-free tourism initiatives.

Hualien has 7,277 cultural assets and 973 industries, and 1,148,079 tourists visit the county annually, with sustainable tourism being important to 81% of global travelers.

Overall, sustainable tourism practices can have numerous economic, social, and environmental benefits, but they require careful planning, stakeholder engagement, and a balanced approach to development and conservation.

The key to successful sustainable tourism development is to prioritize the needs of local communities and the environment, while also promoting economic growth and development.

By working together and sharing knowledge and best practices, destinations can mitigate the effects of overtourism and create a more sustainable and responsible tourism industry.

This can be achieved through the use of technology, community involvement, and international cooperation, as well as a commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation.

Ultimately, the goal of sustainable tourism development is to create a tourism industry that is environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and economically viable.

This requires a long-term approach and a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

By prioritizing sustainability and environmental conservation, destinations can reduce their environmental footprint and create a more positive experience for both tourists and local residents.

This can be achieved through the implementation of sustainable tourism practices, such as reducing energy consumption, promoting eco-friendly transportation, and supporting local businesses and communities.

The use of digital technology can also play a crucial role in promoting sustainable tourism development, by providing destinations with accurate and reliable data to make informed decisions and mitigate the effects of overtourism.

Overall, sustainable tourism development is a complex and multifaceted issue, but by working together and prioritizing the needs of local communities and the environment, destinations can create a more sustainable and responsible tourism industry.

Overtourism is a significant issue in various parts of the world, causing environmental damage, declining quality of life for local residents, and creating more problems than benefits in many destinations.

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“Crowded Out” is a powerful short documentary exploring over-tourism, featuring interviews with local residents and global experts. (Image provided by SIFF)

Originally Published: September 14, 2022 8:43 p.m.

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the third film in its four-week Sustainable Tourism Film Series. “Crowded Out: The Story of Overtourism” will show on Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre at 4 p.m. The event will also include a selection of “Sustainable Travel: Where Next?” short films along with a panel discussion.

“Crowded Out” is a powerful short documentary exploring overtourism, featuring interviews with local residents and global experts.

Overtourism occurs when there are too many visitors to a particular destination. When rent prices push out local tenants to make way for holiday rentals, when narrow roads become jammed with tourist vehicles, when tourists cannot view landmarks because of the crowds – these are all signs of overtourism.

And it is the backlash from local residents that has made overtourism news. Cities such as Barcelona, Venice and Dubrovnik, and places once thought of as remote such as Iceland and Skye have suffered firsthand, and the protests by local residents have spread.

There has been decades of virtually uncontrolled growth, and it has crossed a threshold: in many destinations, tourism now demonstrably creates more problems than benefits.

This special event will also include a selection of short films from “Sustainable Travel: Where Next?” This series includes short-form documentary films, featuring insightful stories from the global travel and tourism sector showing how they are driving sustainable travel and protecting these precious destinations.

Following the screenings, there will be a panel discussion with representatives the City of Sedona, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce, Keep Sedona Beautiful and the tourism and hospitality industry here.

“Crowded Out: The Story of Overtourism” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.

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Thursday, Sept. 29 at 4 p.m. “Vendemmia”

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It is a terrible paradox of the climate crisis that some of the most beautiful – and popular – places in the world are also the most vulnerable, especially as most of them have poor infrastructure, which means that with rising temperatures, increasing weather extremes, drying up water sources and the death of natural habitats, these places face another devastating loss, especially tourists.
Tourism contributes significantly to the climate crisis – around 8% of global emissions – and hordes of visitors cause many problems, including excessive development and degradation of natural areas.
The revenue generated by tourists can bring enormous economic benefits to these destinations, and many do not own other forms of industry or otherwise rely on extractive industries such as mining or logging.
She added that tourism can also spread awareness of environmental problems, such as bleaching coral reefs or endangered animal species, and provide funding for conservation efforts.
This complex relationship was highlighted during the coronavirus outbreak, when tourism stopped, carbon emissions dropped, wildlife flourished, and leatherback turtles in Thailand laid the largest number of eggs in two decades, but all this has come at a cost, with the global tourism industry taking a heavy toll, triggering an emergency in developing countries, families struggling to find food, illegal logging in some places has increased, and overfishing has increased.
As the rebuilding of tourism begins, it has become impossible to ignore that the future of the industry is inextricably linked to the climate crisis.
Instead of becoming a major cause of the climate crisis, tourism can be used to raise awareness, increase tourism resources and improve infrastructure.

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A local resident in a “small coastal town” has said they struggle to deal with their town’s tourism industry.

The anonymous local wrote on Reddit: “I live in a tourism hotspot and it annoys the h*** out of me and everyone else.

“Unfortunately it is one of the problems in living in a beautiful place, but during the summer it is a massive pain.

“While it of course brings jobs and money into the local area, on a personal level, it is far more negative than positive.”

Many tourist hotspots are struggling to cope with an influx of tourists post-pandemic. Venice has introduced a daily fee and Amsterdam has raised its tourist tax to be the highest in Europe.

The local resident added: “Ours is a small coastal town and just was never designed to take the volumes of people.

“Roads get blocked and quite frankly the behaviour of many visitors is utterly appalling, leaving rubbish and illegal parking.”

Another person agreed saying: “I live in a city that gets flooded with tourists every summer. I rely on public transport to get to work and from April until mid-October, I basically need to wake up half an hour early to get to work on time because there’s so much extra traffic.

“On top of that, the buses and trains are so full that I get to enjoy my trip to and from work standing in a tight, sweaty, crowded bus with lots of loud tourists and their massive backpacks and suitcases.”

Public transport can get overcrowded during peak tourist season which can make it difficult for local residents to get around.

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Many of Europe ’ s holiday destinations are expected to see record numbers of visitors this summer.
However, local residents were deeply troubled by the development of mass tourism and took to the streets to protest.
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In many of Europe's most popular tourist cities, residents began to protest against the influx of tourists.
Venice is one of them, the local residents are plagued by tourism, the city's housing prices are rising, and the number of available housing is decreasing.
Venice ’ s Old Town also has a resident population of less than 49,000, compared to an estimated 20 million tourists visiting Venice each year.
Europe has the most visitors from all over the world, and Venice isn ’ t the only city to suffer from a surge in visitors.
In Barcelona and other tourist cities in Spain, there are increasing reports of local residents protesting against tourists.
In Lisbon, Prague and Amsterdam, large-scale tourism has led to growing tensions between tourists and locals.
Residents everywhere protested for the same reasons: rising rents, soaring property prices, and problems with access to resources.
Tourism is one of the economic sources
The EU estimates that tourism accounts for about 10 per cent of the economy's total output.
About 12.3 million people are employed in the industry.
“But these are just abstract numbers, ” says Sebastian Zenker, a tourism researcher at Copenhagen Business School.
He pointed out that if rents rise at the same time, property prices exceed residents' affordability, and restaurants are affordable only to tourists, then the income from tourism will not bring real benefits to local residents.
For locals, tourism development must provide them with the balance they feel – that is, liveability is not unduly negatively affected while benefiting from tourism.
Although a large number of people are employed in the tourism industry, "only a few have a good income or can make a living from it," Zeng said in an interview with Deutsche Welle.
He said low wages were a problem.
In Italy, where there is no legal minimum wage, the minimum hourly wage is 4.85 euros in Portugal and 6.87 euros in Spain.
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Paul Peeters, who studies sustainable tourism and transportation at the University of Breda in the Netherlands, says the money is mostly going to the airline industry, large hotel chains, international companies and cruise lines.
When calculating the flow of tourism, the choice of travel mode is crucial. Cruise tourists eat and drink on board, and passengers who order through large travel agencies usually sell their tickets, hotels, and meals in packages, which tend to spend less locally.
But at the same time, the arrival of tourists brings with it air pollution and water consumption – all at the expense of local residents.
This sense of imbalance has further exacerbated tensions between locals and tourists.
All stakeholders in the tourism industry understand that they need tourists, and the question is how to develop tourism and what kind of tourism to develop.
Copenhagen tourism researcher Zeng Ke said.
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The first policies are in place.
For example, new hotels are no longer allowed in Amsterdam.
In addition, the city is trying to control drug and party-themed tourism through targeted restrictive marketing measures.
“De-marketing ” refers to advertising strategies designed to reduce the demand for a product from a specific target group – for example, the city of Amsterdam.
In Lisbon and Palma de Mallorca, the housing market has long been disconnected from the needs of residents and economic realities.
Response: No new rental licenses will be issued to online short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb.
Mallorca has set a time limit for tourist rental housing.
Barcelona has taken a more radical step: the city ’ s 10,000 vacation apartment permits for tourists are set to expire in 2028.
The move aims to reduce pressure on the housing market.
Rents in Barcelona have risen by more than 60% in the past decade.
In addition, there will be further restrictions on the scope of cruise activities or additional charges.
From 2021, Venice will no longer allow large cruise ships to sail into its waters in its historic center.
Amsterdam plans to adopt a similar measure in 2026.
This will not only reduce the number of tourists, but also reduce air pollution.
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Similar to Amsterdam, Mallorca wants to shake off the image of a party city.
They hope to reduce the overall number of tourists, and will be more willing to accept those who can afford to spend.
This is known in industry jargon as “high quality tourism ”.
But is this the solution to the problem?
“It ’ s not, ” says Macià Blázquez-Salom, a geography professor and activist.
He is also a resident of Mallorca.
He believes that excessive emphasis on “luxury tourism ” will only exacerbate inequality.
“‘ Party tours ’ and ‘ beach tours ’ are often limited to specific areas and operate on a scale and standardised basis similar to factory production lines, ” Blasker-Salon told Deutsche Welle.
Its immediate impact is often limited to a small part of the city.
In contrast, tourists with high spending power typically have higher demand, consume more water, tend to travel more excursions, and generally have the financial means to purchase property.
“This will further promote gentrification (Gentrifizierung) and with it the possibility of real estate speculation, ” explains Blaske Salon.
"This type of visitor will have a direct impact on the lives of all the residents," the statement said.
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The tourism industry is still largely driven by pure data growth and is delighted with the growing number of visitors each year.
But for residents of places like Barcelona, Venice and Mallorca, further growth is no longer an acceptable option.
Is there a solution?
Peters says keeping visitor numbers within the limits of what cities and communities can afford or as a way to do it.
He said that ecological and social factors should be taken into account when formulating tourism development strategies and management measures.
For tourism to be sustainable, agreements must be reached with airlines, ports and airport operators, which are often driven by overcapacity – that is, by expanding growth.
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Rising rents and property prices due to overtourism can affect locals, despite the income generated by tourism.

In some cities, such as Venice, the number of tourists can overwhelm the local population, with 20 million tourists annually compared to 49,000 residents.

Sustainable tourism development is essential to mitigate the negative impacts of overtourism, and initiatives such as limiting visitor numbers and considering ecological factors can help.

The use of technology, such as apps and sensors, can help manage tourist flows and reduce the environmental impact of tourism.

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Venice isn't just planning a new tourist fee and reservation system to manage tourists, it also is deploying hundreds of CCTV cameras and a mobile phone tracking system to keep tabs on who's entering the beloved city.

Venice's goal is to track "every person who sets foot in the lagoon city," Reuters reported, describing a system of 468 cameras and sensors that allow officials to differentiate residents from visitors, track origins and destinations, and determine how fast people are moving.

Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro told the wire service that although he's expecting pushback on the new measures to control tourism, he told reporters "I have a duty to make this city liveable for those who inhabit it and also for those who want to visit."

Venice has yet to make a decision on how many visitors is too many or when exactly it will begin enforcing reservations and fees. The city already has begun taking steps to limit tourism, starting with banning large cruise ships from the city's famous canals.

Venice has historically attracted an estimated 25 million tourists per year, enough to dirty the water flowing through the city's iconic canals and clog idyllic tourist attractions.

The city plans to use an app for reservations and is testing turnstiles that could shut out visitors if the city becomes too crowded. On the water, Venice plans to measure gondola traffic and speeds. Boat traffic in canals typically brings up enough sediment to be noticeable, but a quieter pandemic on the water has led to crystal clear waters that hadn't been seen in decades.

As part of the city's efforts to manage tourism, Brugnaro made clear in his Sunday news conference that visitors will be expected to adhere to certain guidelines. "There'll be conditions attached to obtain priority bookings and discounts," he said. "You can't come in your swimming suit. You can't jump from a bridge or get drunk. Whoever comes must respect the city."

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TOKYO — Japan ’ s tourism agency on Tuesday selected 20 regions to implement pilot projects aimed at tackling challenges related to overtourism, or increasing tourist numbers that negatively affect the lives of local residents and the natural environment.
In the 20 districts, local government officials and residents will draw up plans for fiscal year 2024, which begins on Monday, to ease traffic congestion and raise awareness about tourism etiquette.
These areas include Niseko in the far north of Hokkaido Prefecture, Asakusa in Tokyo and Irimoti Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Okinawa Prefecture in the far south of the country.
In Niseko, which attracts many skiers from abroad, a plan is being considered to allow taxis from outside the region to operate to address the lack of transport.
Asakusa is expected to take steps to disperse crowds of travelers at popular tourist spots.
On the island of Iriomotti, areas with restricted access will be established to protect the natural environment.
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Discover the cultural significance of World Heritage biosphere reserves and learn about their role in preserving biodiversity as well as cultural heritage.

World Heritage biosphere reserves are more than just protected areas of biodiversity. They hold immense cultural significance, showcasing unique ways of life, traditions, and heritage that have been cultivated over centuries. In this article, we will explore the cultural significance of World Heritage biosphere reserves and understand their roles in conserving both natural and cultural legacies.

What Are Biosphere Reserves?

Biosphere reserves are areas designated by UNESCO under its Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. The primary aim is to promote sustainable development by improving the relationship between people and their environments. These reserves are recognized globally for their unique ecosystems and for fostering harmonious interactions between humans and nature.

The Three Functions of Biosphere Reserves

  • Conservation: To protect genetic resources, species, and ecosystems.
  • Development: To promote sustainable economic and human development.
  • Logistical Support: To support research, monitoring, and education on environmental issues.

The Cultural Significance of World Heritage Biosphere Reserves

World Heritage biosphere reserves not only protect natural resources but also preserve cultural identities. Let’s delve deeper into their cultural significance:

Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge and Practices

Indigenous communities living in biosphere reserves have a deep connection with their land, developing sustainable practices over generations. By preserving these areas, we also maintain traditional knowledge systems, which are vital for sustainable environmental management and cultural continuity.

Safeguarding Cultural Heritage

Many biosphere reserves are home to historical sites, ancient structures, and sacred landscapes. Preserving these sites helps protect and celebrate the historical and cultural narratives that are intertwined with these lands.

Promoting Cultural Exchange and Understanding

World Heritage biosphere reserves attract researchers, tourists, and conservationists globally, fostering a sense of shared responsibility and promoting cultural exchange. This dialogue enhances the collective understanding and appreciation of different cultures and their approaches to sustainable living.

Notable World Heritage Biosphere Reserves

Let's take a closer look at some notable World Heritage biosphere reserves that exemplify the blend of natural and cultural significance:

Sundarbans Reserve, India and Bangladesh

The Sundarbans Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is known for its vast mangrove forests and unique ecosystems. It is also home to a rich cultural landscape, with indigenous communities relying on traditional fishing and honey collection practices. These cultural activities are integral to the local identity and contribute to the region's sustainable management.

Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

The Galápagos Islands are renowned for their unique flora and fauna, which inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Equally significant are the islands' cultural aspects, including the practices of local fisherman and the historical narratives of early settlers, which are preserved within this biosphere reserve.

Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Australia

Uluru-Kata Tjuta is not only a stunning natural formation but also an integral part of the Aboriginal Australian cultural heritage. The traditional owners, the Anangu people, have deep spiritual connections to this land, maintaining ancient stories, songs, and ceremonies that are critical to their cultural identity.

Challenges in Managing Cultural Heritage within Biosphere Reserves

Despite their importance, managing cultural heritage within biosphere reserves faces numerous challenges.

Balancing Development and Conservation

One of the significant challenges is finding a balance between economic development and conservation. Ensuring that local communities benefit from tourism and related activities while maintaining the integrity of both natural and cultural resources is crucial.

Climate Change Impacts

Climate change poses a threat to both natural and cultural landscapes. Rising sea levels, temperature changes, and extreme weather events can lead to the physical destruction of cultural sites and disrupt traditional ways of life.

Loss of Traditional Knowledge

As younger generations migrate to urban areas, there is a risk of losing traditional knowledge and practices. Ensuring that these cultural traditions are passed down and adapted to modern contexts is vital for their preservation.

Strategies for Enhancing the Cultural Significance of Biosphere Reserves

To enhance the cultural significance and sustainability of biosphere reserves, several strategies can be adopted.

Community Involvement and Empowerment

Engaging local communities in decision-making processes and empowering them to take an active role in managing their cultural heritage are essential. This involvement ensures that conservation efforts are culturally relevant and sustainable.

Education and Awareness Programs

Implementing educational and awareness programs can foster appreciation and understanding of cultural heritage among both locals and visitors. These programs can highlight the importance of preserving cultural landscapes and traditional practices.

Integrating Traditional Knowledge into Conservation Practices

Incorporating indigenous and traditional knowledge into modern conservation practices can enhance the effectiveness of biodiversity preservation. This integration ensures that conservation strategies are holistic and culturally appropriate.

Conclusion

World Heritage biosphere reserves are invaluable, not only for their ecological significance but also for their rich cultural heritage. They serve as living laboratories where sustainable practices are honed and cultural identities are celebrated. By understanding and appreciating the cultural significance of these reserves, we can foster a deeper connection to the world's diverse cultural and natural landscapes, ensuring their preservation for future generations.

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Ghana, a country known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes, faces environmental challenges that require innovative solutions. Ohio, on the other hand, boasts a reputation for beautiful landscaping and effective environmental services.

By studying Ohio's approach to landscaping innovation, Ghana can learn valuable lessons to enhance its environmental sustainability efforts and promote economic development.

Understanding Ohio's Landscape Innovation:

Ohio is renowned for its well-manicured parks, gardens, and urban green spaces.

The state prioritizes sustainable landscaping practices, such as native plant species cultivation and water conservation techniques. Public-private partnerships play a crucial role in funding and maintaining these green initiatives, fostering community engagement and ownership.

Lessons for Ghana:

Ghana can adopt Ohio's emphasis on native plants and sustainable landscaping techniques to conserve water and biodiversity. Implementing beautification projects in urban areas can enhance the quality of life for residents and

attract tourism. Public-private partnerships offer a scalable model for financing and maintaining green infrastructure projects in Ghana.

Economic Opportunities:

Investing in landscaping innovation can create jobs in horticulture, landscaping, and eco-tourism sectors. Green spaces attract investors and businesses, driving economic growth and revitalizing communities. Ecotourism initiatives centered around Ghana's natural beauty can generate revenue and promote environmental conservation.

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Ghana can develop policies and regulations to incentivize sustainable landscaping practices and green infrastructure development. Government collaboration with local communities and businesses is essential for successful

implementation and long-term maintenance of landscaping projects.

Education and Awareness:

Public awareness campaigns and educational programs can promote the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable landscaping practices. Training programs for landscapers and gardeners can improve skills and expertise in native plant cultivation and ecosystem management.

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Limited funding and resources may hinder initial implementation; however, creative financing mechanisms and partnerships can address this challenge.

Community resistance to change and a lack of awareness about the benefits of sustainable landscaping require targeted communication and engagement strategies.

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Ohio's success in leveraging beautiful landscaping as an effective environmental service provides valuable insights for Ghana's sustainable development goals. By embracing innovation, fostering partnerships, and prioritizing environmental stewardship, Ghana can transform its landscapes into vibrant, sustainable assets that benefit both people and the planet.

Incorporating lessons from Ohio's model, Ghana can create an effective blueprint for environmental service delivery that enhances the country's natural beauty, promotes economic prosperity, and safeguards its ecosystems for future generations.

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Ghana, a country known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes, faces environmental challenges that require innovative solutions. Ohio, on the other hand, boasts a reputation for beautiful landscaping and effective environmental services.

By studying Ohio's approach to landscaping innovation, Ghana can learn valuable lessons to enhance its environmental sustainability efforts and promote economic development.

Understanding Ohio's Landscape Innovation:

Ohio is renowned for its well-manicured parks, gardens, and urban green spaces.

The state prioritizes sustainable landscaping practices, such as native plant species cultivation and water conservation techniques. Public-private partnerships play a crucial role in funding and maintaining these green initiatives, fostering community engagement and ownership.

Lessons for Ghana:

Ghana can adopt Ohio's emphasis on native plants and sustainable landscaping techniques to conserve water and biodiversity. Implementing beautification projects in urban areas can enhance the quality of life for residents and

attract tourism. Public-private partnerships offer a scalable model for financing and maintaining green infrastructure projects in Ghana.

Economic Opportunities:

Investing in landscaping innovation can create jobs in horticulture, landscaping, and eco-tourism sectors. Green spaces attract investors and businesses, driving economic growth and revitalizing communities. Ecotourism initiatives centered around Ghana's natural beauty can generate revenue and promote environmental conservation.

Policy and Governance:

Ghana can develop policies and regulations to incentivize sustainable landscaping practices and green infrastructure development. Government collaboration with local communities and businesses is essential for successful

implementation and long-term maintenance of landscaping projects.

Education and Awareness:

Public awareness campaigns and educational programs can promote the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable landscaping practices. Training programs for landscapers and gardeners can improve skills and expertise in native plant cultivation and ecosystem management.

Challenges and Solutions:

Limited funding and resources may hinder initial implementation; however, creative financing mechanisms and partnerships can address this challenge.

Community resistance to change and a lack of awareness about the benefits of sustainable landscaping require targeted communication and engagement strategies.

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Ohio's success in leveraging beautiful landscaping as an effective environmental service provides valuable insights for Ghana's sustainable development goals. By embracing innovation, fostering partnerships, and prioritizing environmental stewardship, Ghana can transform its landscapes into vibrant, sustainable assets that benefit both people and the planet.

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However, the challenges of implementing sustainable tourism practices must be addressed, including the need for technology and budget, in order to balance the needs of local communities and the environment.

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Content: New Delhi [India] July 26 (ANI/BusinessWire India): A new study by SAP Concur, a provider for integrated travel, expense and invoice management solutions has discovered that while managing corporate travel 96 per cent of all businesses across India say their companies are actively focusing on sustainability. This widespread determination to be environmentally sustainable has been revealed in new research released ahead of World Environment Day. The SAP Concur APAC Sustainability Survey was conducted by Consulting Group - Asia Insight, polling 648 senior and mid-level managers in corporate travel, finance, HR, procurement, and sustainability across Australia, China, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea. There were 110 respondents from India. According to the Air Transport Action Group, aviation is responsible for 12 per cent of CO2 emissions from all transport sources; and the World Resources Institute reported that business travel represents about 15 per cent to 20 per cent of global travel. India commits to sustainable travel Many companies have gone beyond articulating sustainability principles to putting things into practice through their corporate travel policies, driven by their leaders. About 62 per cent of the respondents said their "senior leadership" is driving the sustainability agenda for corporate travel. This group comes ahead of "employees" (58 per cent), "those responsible for sustainability initiatives" (47 per cent), and "those responsible for corporate travel" (46 per cent). The survey also suggested organisations are investing in sustainability outcomes. More than half of the Indian firms surveyed (52 per cent) said they committed resources to championing sustainability. About 29 per cent of the firms have someone who manages sustainability as part of their role, while 23 per cent have dedicated personnel handling sustainability.

"The research findings were a significant departure from the pre-pandemic days where Indian organisations were more concerned about travel cost savings than the environmental impact of their actions," said Matt Goss APAC SVP. "I believe that as flying time reduced, and emissions dropped during Covid-19 lockdowns, organisations realised the possibilities of sustainable travel, and stakeholders became more motivated to take action. This shift of focus to bigger picture issues is a pivotal moment - not just for businesses to run better and be more profitable, but for more sustainable business practices to take root." Such business practices include the enablement of pre-trip approvals and the provision of sustainable travel and accommodation options for employees' selection. Technology is key to overcoming implementation challenges Despite that intention, businesses outlined a range of priorities for sustainable travel, based on their goals to:

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- Increase brand reputation (90 per cent)

- Have positive brand awareness and reputation externally (88 per cent)

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- Increase operation efficiency (88 per cent)

Other priorities include increasing brand equity (86 per cent) and reducing costs (84 per cent) But challenges remain. Hurdles organisations faced in implementing a sustainable travel system included:

- A lack of budget (41 per cent)

- A lack of professional tools to visualise the environmental impact of travel (39 per cent)

- A lack of flexibility and adaptability of current policies (39 per cent)

- A lack of training or personnel knowledge on sustainability issues (36 per cent)

Many Indian organisations (86 per cent) already realise they need to harness technology to become sustainable effectively. About 52 per cent currently have software in place to support corporate travel and expense management, while 34 per cent plan to acquire such software "very soon". About 83 per cent of Indian respondents said they have good or excellent business travel data for their software to analyse. "It's clear from the study that organisations are brimming with interest and intent to embrace sustainable travel," said Matt Goss APAC SVP. "For those that lack implementation know-how, technology could point a way forward - in terms of helping guide employees to sustainable itinerary options, tracking emissions, and ultimately formulating more efficient and sustainable travel strategies. Firms should examine how these tools can support their broader sustainability goals." SAP Concur solutions aim to enable sustainable travel management to assist organisations to make informed travel choices, track and manage results, and measurably demonstrate their actions' impact to the environment. When complemented by SAP's sustainability tools, organisations can be empowered to measure, manage, and mitigate emissions across their whole business. The SAP Concur APAC Sustainable Business Travel Survey, conducted by Consulting Group - Asia Insight, covered senior and mid-level managers in Corporate Travel, Finance, HR, Procurement and Sustainability residing in Australia, China, India, Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea. There were 648 respondents in total (slightly over 100 per market). Organisation headcount breakdown: 1,000 and above: 49 per cent; 500-999: 25 per cent and 100-499: 26 per cent.

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Community involvement is key to sustainable tourism development, as it ensures that local culture and environment are protected.

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Content: InYourArea Community

Communities in Gwynedd and Snowdonia to benefit from sustainable tourism

Two authorities will cooperate to ensure that the visitor economy will not damage the area's culture and environment.

By InYourArea Community

The Caernarfon Food Festival is among the visitor attractions which will promote the area's culture

Submitted by Gwynedd Council

Gwynedd Council and Snowdonia National Park Authority have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on sustainable tourism to formalise their commitment to working together.

The two authorities intend that the people, environment, language and culture of Gwynedd and Snowdonia will benefit from all aspects of the visitor economy.

This commitment follows years of collaboration in the field - both before the pandemic and during the Covid period. The partners will continue to work together on this key agenda and stage a conference at the end of the month to discuss the next steps to embed the vision.

Leader of Gwynedd Council, Councillor Dyfrig Siencyn, said:

"Any visitor economy must ensure that the people and communities of Gwynedd are central to it and benefit from it.

"I am delighted that the Council and the Park have agreed a joint vision for sustainable tourism for the future, with a particular emphasis on our language, culture and heritage.

"We want to ensure that the visitor economy benefits our communities and protects our environment and wildlife, while maximising the benefits to Gwynedd's communities and businesses.

"The last 18 months have highlighted the need for us as authorities to continue our joint working to ensure that our area benefits from tourism - on our terms.

"What is key is that we are able to secure truly sustainable tourism and that the area is in no way losing out from the visitor economy. We want to see local people benefit from good sustainable jobs in the field all year round.”

Councillor Wyn Jones, Chairman of Snowdonia National Park Authority added:

“It is very important to see Local Authorities working together to protect our communities by nurturing our economy and local businesses.

“This work will conserve the core features that define the National Park through its wonderfully unique qualities.

“The Authority and Gwynedd Council are committed to doing the best for the people who live and work in the area by promoting sustainable tourism which also in turn addresses the effects of climate change.”

As part of ensuring a shared vision of a sustainable visitor economy for Gwynedd and Eryri, the authorities are staging a virtual conference on 30 November 30. It will welcome representatives from local communities, businesses working in the field and experts on sustainable tourism.

The conference will include presentations by international tourism expert Professor Terry Stevens, along with a representative from the Isle of Arran to highlight how to balance community, environment and the visitor economy.

Local communities must be involved in sustainable development to ensure that their needs and concerns are addressed.

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Content: The human element is one of the most important components of tourism in Egypt
Signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the European Bank for the Development of the Tourism and Hospitality Sector in Egypt
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Egypt celebrated yesterday the launch of the EBRD Country Strategy 2022-2027 and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in establishing a Maharat Council for the Tourism and Hospitality Sector in Egypt.
The launch of the strategy and the signing of the memorandum was witnessed by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Minister of International Cooperation, Foreign Affairs, Electricity and Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Transport, Trade and Industry, and the Environment.
Memorandum of Understanding
The MoU comes within the framework of the interest of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to participate in the joint support to form an integrated and sustainable skills council for the tourism sector in Egypt, whose main objectives are to identify the most appropriate skills required in the sector, develop qualification frameworks and provide skills and training solutions.
The attendance was attended by the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Tourism Affairs, the President of the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism, the Vice President of Policies at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, a number of civil society leaders, some members of the House of Representatives, and participating ministries.
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities
During the ceremony, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Al-Anani delivered a speech that began by thanking the Minister of International Cooperation for the continuous cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in several areas, pointing out the importance of the tourism industry to the Egyptian economy.
The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities spoke about the various tourism components of the Egyptian tourist destination, stressing that the human element is one of the most important components of tourism in Egypt, so the main focus that will be presented and discussed during the meeting of the regional committee for the Middle East of the World Tourism Organization, which will be hosted by Egypt at the end of March.
During his speech, Dr. Khaled Al-Anani added that the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities ’ strategy for sustainable development 2030 includes a special focus on enhancing community participation and human resources by empowering women and youth, achieving equality and equal opportunities, and integrating and involving local communities surrounding tourism and archaeological areas in the process of sustainable development.
The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities also highlighted one of the objectives of the Ministry ’ s sustainable development strategy in this area is to strengthen cooperation with international organizations and donors to establish and develop specialized training centers, and prepare training plans and programs to develop the technical and administrative competence of workers in various tourism facilities, archaeological sites and museums.
He pointed out that the development of the skills of workers in the tourism sector and bridging the skills gaps is one of the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and included in its strategic vision for 2030. With the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism, through what it is currently working on to establish a "labor market information system" for the tourism sector, which will provide an analysis of the specialized skills and expertise available, link training with the employment system, and provide career guidance.
The minister also referred to the ministerial decision issued by the ministry to oblige hotel and tourism establishments to obtain the necessary training courses for employees in all departments according to their specialization, and to appoint a training officer, in addition to the commitment to update the training courses for employees every three years at the latest.
At the end of his speech, Dr. Khaled Al-Anani stressed that the ministry looks forward to effective and fruitful cooperation with its partners from the World Bank for Realization and Development and the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism in order to make a tangible leap in the skill level of workers in the tourism sector, in order to enhance the ministry ’ s objectives for sustainable development to promote the Egyptian tourist destination and enhance its competitiveness.

International cooperation is necessary for tourism development, as it strengthens sustainable tourism and promotes cultural diversity.

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Content: The human element is one of the most important components of tourism in Egypt
Signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the European Bank for the Development of the Tourism and Hospitality Sector in Egypt
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Egypt celebrated yesterday the launch of the EBRD Country Strategy 2022-2027 and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in establishing a Maharat Council for the Tourism and Hospitality Sector in Egypt.
The launch of the strategy and the signing of the memorandum was witnessed by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Minister of International Cooperation, Foreign Affairs, Electricity and Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Transport, Trade and Industry, and the Environment.
Memorandum of Understanding
The MoU comes within the framework of the interest of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to participate in the joint support to form an integrated and sustainable skills council for the tourism sector in Egypt, whose main objectives are to identify the most appropriate skills required in the sector, develop qualification frameworks and provide skills and training solutions.
The attendance was attended by the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Tourism Affairs, the President of the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism, the Vice President of Policies at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, a number of civil society leaders, some members of the House of Representatives, and participating ministries.
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities
During the ceremony, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Al-Anani delivered a speech that began by thanking the Minister of International Cooperation for the continuous cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in several areas, pointing out the importance of the tourism industry to the Egyptian economy.
The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities spoke about the various tourism components of the Egyptian tourist destination, stressing that the human element is one of the most important components of tourism in Egypt, so the main focus that will be presented and discussed during the meeting of the regional committee for the Middle East of the World Tourism Organization, which will be hosted by Egypt at the end of March.
During his speech, Dr. Khaled Al-Anani added that the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities ’ strategy for sustainable development 2030 includes a special focus on enhancing community participation and human resources by empowering women and youth, achieving equality and equal opportunities, and integrating and involving local communities surrounding tourism and archaeological areas in the process of sustainable development.
The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities also highlighted one of the objectives of the Ministry ’ s sustainable development strategy in this area is to strengthen cooperation with international organizations and donors to establish and develop specialized training centers, and prepare training plans and programs to develop the technical and administrative competence of workers in various tourism facilities, archaeological sites and museums.
He pointed out that the development of the skills of workers in the tourism sector and bridging the skills gaps is one of the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and included in its strategic vision for 2030. With the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism, through what it is currently working on to establish a "labor market information system" for the tourism sector, which will provide an analysis of the specialized skills and expertise available, link training with the employment system, and provide career guidance.
The minister also referred to the ministerial decision issued by the ministry to oblige hotel and tourism establishments to obtain the necessary training courses for employees in all departments according to their specialization, and to appoint a training officer, in addition to the commitment to update the training courses for employees every three years at the latest.
At the end of his speech, Dr. Khaled Al-Anani stressed that the ministry looks forward to effective and fruitful cooperation with its partners from the World Bank for Realization and Development and the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism in order to make a tangible leap in the skill level of workers in the tourism sector, in order to enhance the ministry ’ s objectives for sustainable development to promote the Egyptian tourist destination and enhance its competitiveness.

Collaboration between authorities is essential for the success of sustainable tourism development, as it ensures that all stakeholders are working together towards a common goal.

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Content: InYourArea Community

Communities in Gwynedd and Snowdonia to benefit from sustainable tourism

Two authorities will cooperate to ensure that the visitor economy will not damage the area's culture and environment.

By InYourArea Community

The Caernarfon Food Festival is among the visitor attractions which will promote the area's culture

Submitted by Gwynedd Council

Gwynedd Council and Snowdonia National Park Authority have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on sustainable tourism to formalise their commitment to working together.

The two authorities intend that the people, environment, language and culture of Gwynedd and Snowdonia will benefit from all aspects of the visitor economy.

This commitment follows years of collaboration in the field - both before the pandemic and during the Covid period. The partners will continue to work together on this key agenda and stage a conference at the end of the month to discuss the next steps to embed the vision.

Leader of Gwynedd Council, Councillor Dyfrig Siencyn, said:

"Any visitor economy must ensure that the people and communities of Gwynedd are central to it and benefit from it.

"I am delighted that the Council and the Park have agreed a joint vision for sustainable tourism for the future, with a particular emphasis on our language, culture and heritage.

"We want to ensure that the visitor economy benefits our communities and protects our environment and wildlife, while maximising the benefits to Gwynedd's communities and businesses.

"The last 18 months have highlighted the need for us as authorities to continue our joint working to ensure that our area benefits from tourism - on our terms.

"What is key is that we are able to secure truly sustainable tourism and that the area is in no way losing out from the visitor economy. We want to see local people benefit from good sustainable jobs in the field all year round.”

Councillor Wyn Jones, Chairman of Snowdonia National Park Authority added:

“It is very important to see Local Authorities working together to protect our communities by nurturing our economy and local businesses.

“This work will conserve the core features that define the National Park through its wonderfully unique qualities.

“The Authority and Gwynedd Council are committed to doing the best for the people who live and work in the area by promoting sustainable tourism which also in turn addresses the effects of climate change.”

As part of ensuring a shared vision of a sustainable visitor economy for Gwynedd and Eryri, the authorities are staging a virtual conference on 30 November 30. It will welcome representatives from local communities, businesses working in the field and experts on sustainable tourism.

The conference will include presentations by international tourism expert Professor Terry Stevens, along with a representative from the Isle of Arran to highlight how to balance community, environment and the visitor economy.

Sustainable tourism benefits local communities and businesses, as it provides economic benefits and promotes local economic development.

Title:

Content: InYourArea Community

Communities in Gwynedd and Snowdonia to benefit from sustainable tourism

Two authorities will cooperate to ensure that the visitor economy will not damage the area's culture and environment.

By InYourArea Community

The Caernarfon Food Festival is among the visitor attractions which will promote the area's culture

Submitted by Gwynedd Council

Gwynedd Council and Snowdonia National Park Authority have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on sustainable tourism to formalise their commitment to working together.

The two authorities intend that the people, environment, language and culture of Gwynedd and Snowdonia will benefit from all aspects of the visitor economy.

This commitment follows years of collaboration in the field - both before the pandemic and during the Covid period. The partners will continue to work together on this key agenda and stage a conference at the end of the month to discuss the next steps to embed the vision.

Leader of Gwynedd Council, Councillor Dyfrig Siencyn, said:

"Any visitor economy must ensure that the people and communities of Gwynedd are central to it and benefit from it.

"I am delighted that the Council and the Park have agreed a joint vision for sustainable tourism for the future, with a particular emphasis on our language, culture and heritage.

"We want to ensure that the visitor economy benefits our communities and protects our environment and wildlife, while maximising the benefits to Gwynedd's communities and businesses.

"The last 18 months have highlighted the need for us as authorities to continue our joint working to ensure that our area benefits from tourism - on our terms.

"What is key is that we are able to secure truly sustainable tourism and that the area is in no way losing out from the visitor economy. We want to see local people benefit from good sustainable jobs in the field all year round.”

Councillor Wyn Jones, Chairman of Snowdonia National Park Authority added:

“It is very important to see Local Authorities working together to protect our communities by nurturing our economy and local businesses.

“This work will conserve the core features that define the National Park through its wonderfully unique qualities.

“The Authority and Gwynedd Council are committed to doing the best for the people who live and work in the area by promoting sustainable tourism which also in turn addresses the effects of climate change.”

As part of ensuring a shared vision of a sustainable visitor economy for Gwynedd and Eryri, the authorities are staging a virtual conference on 30 November 30. It will welcome representatives from local communities, businesses working in the field and experts on sustainable tourism.

The conference will include presentations by international tourism expert Professor Terry Stevens, along with a representative from the Isle of Arran to highlight how to balance community, environment and the visitor economy.

The European Commission has established a Common European Data Space for Tourism to facilitate data sharing and collaboration among stakeholders.

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Content: European Tourism Data Sharing: Opportunities and Challenges

Cultivating Europe's Tourism Potential: A Journey towards a Common Data Space. Image: Shutterstock/ Mopic

TOURISM is a significant economic driver for the European Union, contributing to GDP, job creation, and cultural exchange. In recent years, data-driven technologies and digitalisation have transformed various sectors, including tourism. To harness the full potential of data in the tourism industry, the European Commission is taking proactive steps toward establishing a Common European Data Space for Tourism which was introduced by the European Commission at the end of July. This ambitious initiative aims to facilitate data sharing, interoperability, and collaboration among stakeholders to drive innovation, sustainability, and growth in the tourism ecosystem. In this article, we will delve into the key elements, objectives, and challenges surrounding this data space, followed by a discussion on the pros and cons of its implementation.

The Objectives of the Common European Data Space for Tourism

The primary objectives of the Common European Data Space for Tourism are to foster innovation, support data-driven decision-making for sustainability, enhance services and offers, and facilitate better access to data sources for producing statistical information. The tourism sector faces specific challenges related to data sharing, such as interoperability, access to data, and the provision of data by public and private stakeholders. To address these challenges, the data space aims to establish technical standards, governance models, and incentives to encourage data sharing among stakeholders.

The Key Enablers of the Data Space

The success of the data space hinges on several key enablers, including interoperability, data control, governance, technical data infrastructure, openness, and cybersecurity. Interoperability is crucial as the tourism sector draws data from various domains and sectors. The data space aims to ensure that data can be accessed, shared, and used in a lawful, transparent, and non-discriminatory manner. Technical standards and a governance model are being developed to guide data-sharing agreements and ensure compliance with EU rules and values.

The Role of the Private Sector

The private sector, including businesses and data intermediaries, plays a vital role in the success of the data space. Many platforms are already voluntarily sharing their accommodation data with Eurostat for producing European statistics. The European Commission supports non-personal data-sharing agreements initiated by the private sector and encourages the use of user-friendly tools for SMEs and destinations. The Code of Conduct for data sharing in tourism, developed by private stakeholders with Commission support, fosters trust and provides guidance for data sharing agreements.

Support for SMEs and Destinations

The European Commission is committed to supporting SMEs and destinations in transitioning to data space. Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) and the European Enterprise Network (EEN) offer technical expertise, financing advice, and skills development to SMEs. Meanwhile, the EU Competence Centre will support destinations in implementing data-driven management strategies. The Commission emphasises the importance of tailoring the data space to local specificities and requirements.

The Testing Phase and Future Prospects

The European Commission plans to initiate a case to test the enablers of the tourism data space and gather valuable feedback from stakeholders. Member States will explore the possibility of setting up an EDIC to manage the data space, and additional funding under the Digital Europe Programme will be allocated for its development. By 2025, the data space is expected to integrate unique identifiers, semantic rules, and technical interoperability standards to support data sharing across the EU.

Pros of the Common European Data Space for Tourism:

Innovation and Growth: The data space will encourage innovation and foster the development of new services and offerings, leading to growth in the tourism sector.

Sustainability: Data-driven decision-making will enable authorities and destinations to manage tourism flows sustainably, reducing environmental and social impacts.

Enhanced Data Access: SMEs and smaller destinations will have improved access to diverse data sources, levelling the playing field and promoting inclusivity.

Better Statistical Information: The data space will enhance the availability of data sources for producing statistical information, facilitating evidence-based policy-making.

Collaboration and Synergy: The collaboration between public and private stakeholders will create synergies and maximize the benefits of data sharing.

Cons of the Common European Data Space for Tourism:

Data Privacy Concerns: Data sharing may raise privacy concerns, and stakeholders must ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations.

Technical and Implementation Challenges: Establishing technical standards and ensuring seamless data interoperability across different systems can be complex and time-consuming.

Cost and Resource Requirements: Building and maintaining the data space infrastructure may require significant investment and resources.

Lack of Participation: The success of the data space depends on active participation from all stakeholders, and some may be hesitant to share data due to competitive reasons or other concerns.

The Common European Data Space for Tourism is a visionary initiative that holds great promise for the European tourism industry. By fostering innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, it has the potential to transform the sector and improve services for tourists and stakeholders alike. While challenges exist, the commitment of the European Commission and the active engagement of all relevant actors can lead to the successful development of the data space, shaping the future of tourism in Europe.

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The use of digital technology is also being promoted in Vietnam for sustainable tourism development, relying on information technology and data application.

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Content: Tourism works to adapt and leverage digital technology

Vietnam is rapidly embracing technology to develop digital and smart tourism, aiming to create fresh and attractive products, lure tourists, enhance competitiveness, stimulate growth, and achieve sustainable development.

A screenshot of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism's Vietnam Travel application. (Photo: vietnamtourism.gov.vn)

According to experts, digital tourism and smart tourism both rely on the application of information technology, digital communication, and data. The Party Central Committee’s Resolution No. 52-NQ/TW dated September 27, 2019, regarding certain orientations and policies for proactive participation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, has set a focus on the development of priority sectors with high readiness level, including digital tourism.

The Prime Minister has also approved an overall plan for IT application in the tourism sector for 2018-2020, with a vision to 2025, which aims to develop a smart tourism ecosystem that connects various stakeholders.

Vietnam's tourism development strategy until 2030 has set directions for accelerating the sector’s digital transformation, serving the establishment and development of a smart tourism ecosystem.

As a result, many localities such as Hanoi, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Khanh Hoa, and Ho Chi Minh City have actively joined the development process of digital and smart tourism.

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism reports that advanced and modern technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, and 360-degree imagery have been used in destination management to introduce new and impressive products that attract tourists.

Some tourist destinations in Hanoi have adopted electronic ticketing systems, such as the Van Mieu (the Temple of Literature) and Quoc Tu Giam (the first university in Vietnam) site, President Ho Chi Minh's relic site at the Presidential Palace, and Quan Thanh Temple. This technology allows tour groups to use a single electronic ticket, reducing printing costs and waste, hence bettering environmental protection.

Da Nang, meanwhile, utilises the "Da Nang Fantasticity" chatbot application, the first of its kind in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

The City Tour Hop On-Hop Off double-decker bus service in Ho Chi Minh City has applied new technology, combining digital data on transportation and tourist preferences to design suitable tour routes, sell tickets and accept payments virtually, integrate free wifi, and provide automatic multilingual narration.

Moreover, the digital platform "Google Arts and Culture - Wonders of Vietnam" has contributed to promoting the country’s outstanding cultural and heritage values, such as Son Doong Cave, Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary, and the Imperial City of Hue.

The Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM) recently reported that over 60 percent of domestic visitors book hotels and tours online, while more than 75 percent of international tourists use these services.

At a high-level forum on digital transformation in tourism development promotion, Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung underscored a focus on smart tourism to enhance state management efficiency, make tourists the center of attention, attract more international visitors to Vietnam, and stimulate domestic tourism growth.

Experts believe that travel companies need to capture trends from research and real-life activities, offering adaptive solutions, actively promoting creativity, and increasing investment in digital transformation. They consider this the key to stronger and more sustainable development.

The Pacific Tourism Organisation has launched the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative, which includes the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Indicators Framework training and a Digital Measurement and Benchmarking Dashboard.

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Pacific Tourism Organisation Unveils Ground-breaking Data Training Program in Solomon Islands

In a significant milestone, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) launched the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) and introduced the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Indicators Framework training in the Solomon Islands in February.

Spearheaded by the SPTO, and teaming up with Tourism Solomons on this occasion, the PTDI New Zealand Government funded research project includes the implementation and collection of data for the Digital Measurement and Benchmarking Dashboard, setting standards for marketing and sustainable tourism indicators in the Pacific region.

Covering 10 Pacific Island nations, including the Cook Islands, Niue, PNG, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga, Kiribati, Timor Leste, and FSM-Yap, the PTDI project is designed to support evidence-based planning and decision-making. It includes the production of a bi-annual International Visitor Survey (IVS), an annual Business Confidence Index (BCI), and an annual Community Attitude Survey (CAS) report, providing invaluable insights into community awareness and attitudes towards tourism.

SPTO Chief Executive Officer Christopher Cocker emphasised that the PTDI is a research project specifically tailored to collect and report on tourism information, while the Digital Measurement and Benchmarking Programme play a crucial role in SPTO’s monitoring and evaluation function.

Underlining the importance of data in decision-making, Mr. Cocker emphasized, the pivotal role of data quality, and precision through standardized protocols, rigorous quality control, and adept data validation techniques. It is also imperative to encourage awareness and utilisation of Pacific Sustainable Tourism Indicators (PSTI) to analyse and gauge the sustainability of tourism activities and understand key sustainability indicators, collect related data, and seamlessly integrate sustainability considerations into the tourism planning and decision-making processes.”

Tourism Solomons Acting CEO Dagnal Dereveke, acknowledged the value of the training, stating, “The provisions of these trainings are great as they broaden our knowledge on different tools, assisting the research and statistics teams in their daily work.”

Expressing the benefits of the digital tools, Ministry of Culture and Tourism Principal Trainer Rachael “The digital tools are great for us with their user-friendly features. More practical sessions on this will enable us to capture and analyze data more efficiently.”

Solomon Islands National Statistics Officer Desmond emphasized the necessity of these tools, stating, “We need this tool to make our work more efficient. More practice and more training on this will help us master the tool and enhance our research and data analysis skills.”

These initiatives aim to provide destinations with accurate and reliable data to make informed decisions and mitigate the effects of overtourism.

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Content: There were 109 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 423,709 in the last 365 days.

Pacific Tourism Organisation Unveils Ground-breaking Data Training Program in Solomon Islands

In a significant milestone, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) launched the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) and introduced the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Indicators Framework training in the Solomon Islands in February.

Spearheaded by the SPTO, and teaming up with Tourism Solomons on this occasion, the PTDI New Zealand Government funded research project includes the implementation and collection of data for the Digital Measurement and Benchmarking Dashboard, setting standards for marketing and sustainable tourism indicators in the Pacific region.

Covering 10 Pacific Island nations, including the Cook Islands, Niue, PNG, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga, Kiribati, Timor Leste, and FSM-Yap, the PTDI project is designed to support evidence-based planning and decision-making. It includes the production of a bi-annual International Visitor Survey (IVS), an annual Business Confidence Index (BCI), and an annual Community Attitude Survey (CAS) report, providing invaluable insights into community awareness and attitudes towards tourism.

SPTO Chief Executive Officer Christopher Cocker emphasised that the PTDI is a research project specifically tailored to collect and report on tourism information, while the Digital Measurement and Benchmarking Programme play a crucial role in SPTO’s monitoring and evaluation function.

Underlining the importance of data in decision-making, Mr. Cocker emphasized, the pivotal role of data quality, and precision through standardized protocols, rigorous quality control, and adept data validation techniques. It is also imperative to encourage awareness and utilisation of Pacific Sustainable Tourism Indicators (PSTI) to analyse and gauge the sustainability of tourism activities and understand key sustainability indicators, collect related data, and seamlessly integrate sustainability considerations into the tourism planning and decision-making processes.”

Tourism Solomons Acting CEO Dagnal Dereveke, acknowledged the value of the training, stating, “The provisions of these trainings are great as they broaden our knowledge on different tools, assisting the research and statistics teams in their daily work.”

Expressing the benefits of the digital tools, Ministry of Culture and Tourism Principal Trainer Rachael “The digital tools are great for us with their user-friendly features. More practical sessions on this will enable us to capture and analyze data more efficiently.”

Solomon Islands National Statistics Officer Desmond emphasized the necessity of these tools, stating, “We need this tool to make our work more efficient. More practice and more training on this will help us master the tool and enhance our research and data analysis skills.”

In Egypt, the Ministry of Tourism regulates 8,000 tourism establishments and has introduced a National Climate Change Strategy 2050.

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Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Eissa, Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Swailem and UNDP Resident Representative Alessandro Vercassetti participated in the inaugural workshop of the project “Formulating and Developing the National Adaptation Plan Process in Egypt ” (NAP) to strengthen national capacities in the climate change sector organized by the Ministry of Environment.
During his speech at the workshop, Issa expressed his happiness to participate in this important workshop, wishing it success and to come out with useful results for all.
The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities explained that the tourism and antiquities sector is one of the sectors most affected by climate change, pointing to the participation of some representatives of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities today in this workshop to participate in what will be discussed and transfer the recommendations that will be issued to the tourism sector.
The minister also spoke about the role of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities as a regulator and licensee of the tourism industry in Egypt, especially in light of the importance of this industry for the national economy and job creation, pointing out that the ministry regulates and monitors the work of about 8,000 different establishments operating in the tourism sector in Egypt.
He pointed out that the demand for tourism in the world is changing rapidly, pointing out that according to the results of some marketing studies that have been conducted, a large number of tourists prefer to travel and tourism with institutions that follow and comply with various environmental standards and implement the objectives of sustainable development.
The Minister stressed that the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is working on the climate change file in accordance with the National Climate Change Strategy 2050, which includes five main objectives in the framework of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to aspects of climate change.
These goals include achieving sustainable economic growth and low-emission development in various sectors, enhancing resilience to climate change and mitigating the negative impacts associated with it.
The minister reviewed the most prominent projects, activities and initiatives adopted by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities to reduce or adapt to emissions, including the issuance of a ministerial decree in January 2022 obliging all hotel and tourism establishments in Sharm El Sheikh to obtain a certificate from an accredited international or local authority stating that they have implemented all the requirements of green practices in accordance with the concept of sustainable tourism.
He pointed out that the project aims to preserve biodiversity in the development and management of the tourism sector, reduce the negative effects of the infrastructure of this sector on natural resources, support and develop tourism by establishing a classification of responsible tourism and supporting Egypt as a global front for ecotourism.
He explained that as part of the outputs of this cooperation, the Green Vines brand has been officially integrated into the diving and marine activities sector, the EcoEgypt campaign to promote ecotourism and nature reserves, the preparation of a best practice guide for environmental behavior and resource management in tourism facilities, and the design of the Egyptian Sustainable Tourism Portal (ESTP) online for hospitality professionals and tourism experts to help increase the adoption of environmentally friendly and efficient measures.
He added that a guide to best practices for restaurants was also prepared and launched by the Ministry of Environment in cooperation with the Ministry for restaurants to be more sustainable and effective, as well as a guide to the establishment and operation of eco-lodges in Egypt (Eco - Lodge).
He pointed out that the ministry, in cooperation with the Egyptian-German Joint Committee for Energy Efficiency and Environmental Protection, recently conducted a study on a sample of hotels in Sharm El-Sheikh to determine the feasibility of implementing the initiatives and activities carried out by the ministry in relation to reducing emissions.
The Minister stressed that the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is continuously coordinating with the national efforts related to the issue of climate change (the Ministry of Environment) to ensure that the tourism sector works to reduce emissions in the tourism sector.
The workshop was attended by Dr. Ali Abu Sunna, CEO of EAA, Mohamed Amer, Head of the Central Department of Hotel Establishments, Shops and Tourism Activities at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Dr. Nashwa Talaat, Advisor to the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Sustainable Tourism, Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hamid, Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture for Climate Change, and a number of representatives of ministries and stakeholders.

The city of Venice has introduced a tourist fee and reservation system to manage tourists, and has deployed 468 CCTV cameras and a mobile phone tracking system to track every person entering the city.

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An official checks details on tourists' mobile phones in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021.
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Venice isn't just planning a new tourist fee and reservation system to manage tourists, it also is deploying hundreds of CCTV cameras and a mobile phone tracking system to keep tabs on who's entering the beloved city.

Venice's goal is to track "every person who sets foot in the lagoon city," Reuters reported, describing a system of 468 cameras and sensors that allow officials to differentiate residents from visitors, track origins and destinations, and determine how fast people are moving.

Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro told the wire service that although he's expecting pushback on the new measures to control tourism, he told reporters "I have a duty to make this city liveable for those who inhabit it and also for those who want to visit."

Venice has yet to make a decision on how many visitors is too many or when exactly it will begin enforcing reservations and fees. The city already has begun taking steps to limit tourism, starting with banning large cruise ships from the city's famous canals.

Venice has historically attracted an estimated 25 million tourists per year, enough to dirty the water flowing through the city's iconic canals and clog idyllic tourist attractions.

The city plans to use an app for reservations and is testing turnstiles that could shut out visitors if the city becomes too crowded. On the water, Venice plans to measure gondola traffic and speeds. Boat traffic in canals typically brings up enough sediment to be noticeable, but a quieter pandemic on the water has led to crystal clear waters that hadn't been seen in decades.

As part of the city's efforts to manage tourism, Brugnaro made clear in his Sunday news conference that visitors will be expected to adhere to certain guidelines. "There'll be conditions attached to obtain priority bookings and discounts," he said. "You can't come in your swimming suit. You can't jump from a bridge or get drunk. Whoever comes must respect the city."

Meena Thiruvengadam is a Travel + Leisure contributor who has visited 50 countries on six continents and 47 U.S. states. She loves historic plaques, wandering new streets and walking on beaches. Find her on Facebook and Instagram.

Sustainable tourism considers economic, social, and environmental impacts, and the Travel and Tourism Development Index measures sector development and sustainability.

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International tourism continues to recover from the worst crisis in its history, with arrivals reaching 84% of pre-epidemic levels between January and July 2023, according to data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The Middle East, Europe and Africa is leading the global tourism recovery with a 20% rise over pre-epidemic levels, and tourism demand continues to show remarkable resilience and sustainable recovery, even in the face of economic and geopolitical challenges. The number of international tourists worldwide increased by 43% year-on-year in the first seven months of 2023 to 700 million.
The tourism sector in Jordan continues to achieve unprecedented levels since the beginning of this year, driven by the large number of tourists coming to the Kingdom.
Figures from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities showed that the number of international visitors to the Kingdom has achieved a remarkable rise and unprecedented levels compared to the same period of previous years, where the number of visitors in the first seven months of this year 2023 reached about 3.75 million visitors, an increase of 51.3 percent compared to the same period in 2022.
Tourism is one of the main sources of income for many countries, and depends on the budgets of major countries, such as France, Spain and America, for example, in Jordan, the contribution of the tourism sector to the national economy and GDP is 14.6%.
With intense international competition to attract more tourists, many new tourism ideas are emerging.
Capitals and cities around the world have begun to shift to so-called “smart sustainable cities ”, a term that aligns with climate change and significant technological development, to enhance economic resilience and quality of life.
Jordan attaches great importance to the establishment of a sustainable tourism sector, as the tourism sector is a priority in the Kingdom ’ s Economic Vision 2033, as this sector is a key pillar of economic diversification.
Sustainable tourism is defined by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts and meets the needs of visitors, industry, the environment and host communities.
Jordan adopts future and global trends focused on responsible and sustainable tourism to enhance its competitiveness. The Kingdom is working to establish this culture among local tourist destinations, focusing on innovation and digital transformation in this sector to increase revenues and growth and enhance opportunities for SMEs. The Kingdom ’ s objectives of climate neutrality and sustainable economic development.
The Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI), issued by the World Economic Forum (WEF), measures the factors and policies that lead to the development, sustainability and resilience of the travel and tourism sector in order to contribute to economic and social development.
In order to promote sustainable tourism, a holistic blueprint for smart cities and sustainability needs to be developed, covering a variety of areas including sustainable management, performance measures, health measures, investment in digital technology, training, qualification and innovation, business environment, infrastructure development and modernization, including renewable energy systems, and smart green transportation., water management systems, waste management and air quality, agriculture and green spaces, public safety and disaster management, as well as governance.
It is also necessary to stimulate partnership efforts with the private sector to contribute to a prosperous future for the tourism sector, attract industrial and commercial investments and handicrafts, take advantage of the retail and events sectors, and digital marketing to attract more local and international visitors, so that tourism is not the determining factor in the sustainability of local communities and is an important supporter of their resources, thus creating inclusive economic growth through real and sustainable tourism products and experiences. To improve its position regionally and globally, reduce the impact of seasonality of tourism and work to enrich the product and experience of tourism continuously to prolong the duration of stay of tourists and increase their spending, and repeat their visits to enjoy new experiences.
Sustainable development will generate local jobs directly in the tourism sector and indirectly in a number of supporting and resource management sectors, and contribute to enhancing the activities of profitable local sectors, through integrated and sustainable investments through the development of an innovative package of services, products and logistical and financing solutions, designed to empower investors, entrepreneurs and tourism-related enterprises to support them and enable them to take advantage of huge opportunities in the tourism sector. The tourism sector, enhancing Jordan ’ s leading position on the global tourism map.
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Sustainability data is needed at the time of booking for informed travel decisions, and data availability enables business travelers to make the best decisions.

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In Hualien, sustainable tourism is being promoted with certifications, and the county government has launched astronomical tourism and barrier-free tourism initiatives.

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Hualien County Governor Xu Hazanwei led the relevant bureau to meet and discuss the development of Hualien ESG sustainable tourism.
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Reporting by reporter Wang Chao-lin / Hualien
The Taiwan ESG Tourism Promotion Association visited Hualien County on the 9th, and the county governor, Hsu Han-wei, led the relevant bureau staff to meet and discuss the development of Hualien ESG sustainable tourism opportunities.
Hsu says that Hualien 's natural environment is a treasure. As the largest city in Taiwan, Hualien can go up and down the sea in just 10 minutes. The eastern part has world-class natural landscape resources and rich cultural characteristics.
Since 2021, Hualien County government has promoted the "Friendly Stay Certification Program" for the first time, and the Hualien County tourism industry has conducted the "ISQM international service quality certification", "FTH friendly sports event travel certification", "KLS friendly long stay travel certification" and "ISFE friendly environment certification". And...
Hsu said that Hualien has the potential to become an international transshipment center in eastern Taiwan in the overall development structure of Taiwan.
According to the survey, there are 7,27 cultural assets in Hualien, 973 cultural and creative industries, and 1,148,079 tourists visit Hualien every year. The map of foreign people 's dormitory restaurant, Hualien' s unique fragrance tourism, etc. At the same time, we continue to strengthen the hardware and software facilities of the Qixing Lake and Liangtan Railway Bike Routes and Dongdaemun Night Market to enhance the quality of tourism and add special highlights.
Su Shengzhu, vice president of Taiwan ESG Tourism Promotion Association, pointed out that since 2015, the number of visitors to Taiwan has exceeded 10 million, the number of domestic tourists has declined but the growth trend of industrial output is developing, and in 2022, more than 81% of global travelers believe that sustainable tourism is important, and the willingness to adopt sustainable tourism is growing rapidly.
ESG Tourism Promotion Association Su Shengzhu put forward the sustainable tourism logo and the construction of a mixed immersive sustainable travel intelligent experience data management platform for two topics for lively discussion.
Su Shengzhu also put forward the sustainable tourism logo and the construction of a mixed immersive sustainable tourism intelligent experience data management platform for lively discussion at the exchange meeting.
Through the local operation of the Migratory Bar and the Seven Stars Firefish Museum, based on the Seven Stars Lake in Hualien, the focus is on fish-eating education and sustainable oceans, and the sustainable fishing method and sustainable marine fish are adopted.
In recent years, Hualien County government has developed sustainable tourism, but also actively launched various special tourism to attract tourists of all ethnic groups. The county government has promoted astronomical tourism for three consecutive years, promoting barrier-free tourism, compiling tourist information on various tourist themes, inviting people to experience the magnificent mountains and seas surrounding Hualien from various perspectives. It is convenient for tourists to experience the diversity and beauty of Hualien in depth.
Through various promotional links to special tourism, so that tourists around the world love Hualien sightseeing, you can stay for a long time, play slowly, and go deep.
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Hualien has 7,277 cultural assets and 973 industries, and 1,148,079 tourists visit the county annually, with sustainable tourism being important to 81% of global travelers.

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Hualien County Governor Xu Hazanwei led the relevant bureau to meet and discuss the development of Hualien ESG sustainable tourism.
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Reporting by reporter Wang Chao-lin / Hualien
The Taiwan ESG Tourism Promotion Association visited Hualien County on the 9th, and the county governor, Hsu Han-wei, led the relevant bureau staff to meet and discuss the development of Hualien ESG sustainable tourism opportunities.
Hsu says that Hualien 's natural environment is a treasure. As the largest city in Taiwan, Hualien can go up and down the sea in just 10 minutes. The eastern part has world-class natural landscape resources and rich cultural characteristics.
Since 2021, Hualien County government has promoted the "Friendly Stay Certification Program" for the first time, and the Hualien County tourism industry has conducted the "ISQM international service quality certification", "FTH friendly sports event travel certification", "KLS friendly long stay travel certification" and "ISFE friendly environment certification". And...
Hsu said that Hualien has the potential to become an international transshipment center in eastern Taiwan in the overall development structure of Taiwan.
According to the survey, there are 7,27 cultural assets in Hualien, 973 cultural and creative industries, and 1,148,079 tourists visit Hualien every year. The map of foreign people 's dormitory restaurant, Hualien' s unique fragrance tourism, etc. At the same time, we continue to strengthen the hardware and software facilities of the Qixing Lake and Liangtan Railway Bike Routes and Dongdaemun Night Market to enhance the quality of tourism and add special highlights.
Su Shengzhu, vice president of Taiwan ESG Tourism Promotion Association, pointed out that since 2015, the number of visitors to Taiwan has exceeded 10 million, the number of domestic tourists has declined but the growth trend of industrial output is developing, and in 2022, more than 81% of global travelers believe that sustainable tourism is important, and the willingness to adopt sustainable tourism is growing rapidly.
ESG Tourism Promotion Association Su Shengzhu put forward the sustainable tourism logo and the construction of a mixed immersive sustainable travel intelligent experience data management platform for two topics for lively discussion.
Su Shengzhu also put forward the sustainable tourism logo and the construction of a mixed immersive sustainable tourism intelligent experience data management platform for lively discussion at the exchange meeting.
Through the local operation of the Migratory Bar and the Seven Stars Firefish Museum, based on the Seven Stars Lake in Hualien, the focus is on fish-eating education and sustainable oceans, and the sustainable fishing method and sustainable marine fish are adopted.
In recent years, Hualien County government has developed sustainable tourism, but also actively launched various special tourism to attract tourists of all ethnic groups. The county government has promoted astronomical tourism for three consecutive years, promoting barrier-free tourism, compiling tourist information on various tourist themes, inviting people to experience the magnificent mountains and seas surrounding Hualien from various perspectives. It is convenient for tourists to experience the diversity and beauty of Hualien in depth.
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Overall, sustainable tourism practices can have numerous economic, social, and environmental benefits, but they require careful planning, stakeholder engagement, and a balanced approach to development and conservation.

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Communities in Gwynedd and Snowdonia to benefit from sustainable tourism

Two authorities will cooperate to ensure that the visitor economy will not damage the area's culture and environment.

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The Caernarfon Food Festival is among the visitor attractions which will promote the area's culture

Submitted by Gwynedd Council

Gwynedd Council and Snowdonia National Park Authority have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on sustainable tourism to formalise their commitment to working together.

The two authorities intend that the people, environment, language and culture of Gwynedd and Snowdonia will benefit from all aspects of the visitor economy.

This commitment follows years of collaboration in the field - both before the pandemic and during the Covid period. The partners will continue to work together on this key agenda and stage a conference at the end of the month to discuss the next steps to embed the vision.

Leader of Gwynedd Council, Councillor Dyfrig Siencyn, said:

"Any visitor economy must ensure that the people and communities of Gwynedd are central to it and benefit from it.

"I am delighted that the Council and the Park have agreed a joint vision for sustainable tourism for the future, with a particular emphasis on our language, culture and heritage.

"We want to ensure that the visitor economy benefits our communities and protects our environment and wildlife, while maximising the benefits to Gwynedd's communities and businesses.

"The last 18 months have highlighted the need for us as authorities to continue our joint working to ensure that our area benefits from tourism - on our terms.

"What is key is that we are able to secure truly sustainable tourism and that the area is in no way losing out from the visitor economy. We want to see local people benefit from good sustainable jobs in the field all year round.”

Councillor Wyn Jones, Chairman of Snowdonia National Park Authority added:

“It is very important to see Local Authorities working together to protect our communities by nurturing our economy and local businesses.

“This work will conserve the core features that define the National Park through its wonderfully unique qualities.

“The Authority and Gwynedd Council are committed to doing the best for the people who live and work in the area by promoting sustainable tourism which also in turn addresses the effects of climate change.”

As part of ensuring a shared vision of a sustainable visitor economy for Gwynedd and Eryri, the authorities are staging a virtual conference on 30 November 30. It will welcome representatives from local communities, businesses working in the field and experts on sustainable tourism.

The conference will include presentations by international tourism expert Professor Terry Stevens, along with a representative from the Isle of Arran to highlight how to balance community, environment and the visitor economy.

The key to successful sustainable tourism development is to prioritize the needs of local communities and the environment, while also promoting economic growth and development.

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Content: InYourArea Community

Communities in Gwynedd and Snowdonia to benefit from sustainable tourism

Two authorities will cooperate to ensure that the visitor economy will not damage the area's culture and environment.

By InYourArea Community

The Caernarfon Food Festival is among the visitor attractions which will promote the area's culture

Submitted by Gwynedd Council

Gwynedd Council and Snowdonia National Park Authority have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on sustainable tourism to formalise their commitment to working together.

The two authorities intend that the people, environment, language and culture of Gwynedd and Snowdonia will benefit from all aspects of the visitor economy.

This commitment follows years of collaboration in the field - both before the pandemic and during the Covid period. The partners will continue to work together on this key agenda and stage a conference at the end of the month to discuss the next steps to embed the vision.

Leader of Gwynedd Council, Councillor Dyfrig Siencyn, said:

"Any visitor economy must ensure that the people and communities of Gwynedd are central to it and benefit from it.

"I am delighted that the Council and the Park have agreed a joint vision for sustainable tourism for the future, with a particular emphasis on our language, culture and heritage.

"We want to ensure that the visitor economy benefits our communities and protects our environment and wildlife, while maximising the benefits to Gwynedd's communities and businesses.

"The last 18 months have highlighted the need for us as authorities to continue our joint working to ensure that our area benefits from tourism - on our terms.

"What is key is that we are able to secure truly sustainable tourism and that the area is in no way losing out from the visitor economy. We want to see local people benefit from good sustainable jobs in the field all year round.”

Councillor Wyn Jones, Chairman of Snowdonia National Park Authority added:

“It is very important to see Local Authorities working together to protect our communities by nurturing our economy and local businesses.

“This work will conserve the core features that define the National Park through its wonderfully unique qualities.

“The Authority and Gwynedd Council are committed to doing the best for the people who live and work in the area by promoting sustainable tourism which also in turn addresses the effects of climate change.”

As part of ensuring a shared vision of a sustainable visitor economy for Gwynedd and Eryri, the authorities are staging a virtual conference on 30 November 30. It will welcome representatives from local communities, businesses working in the field and experts on sustainable tourism.

The conference will include presentations by international tourism expert Professor Terry Stevens, along with a representative from the Isle of Arran to highlight how to balance community, environment and the visitor economy.

By working together and sharing knowledge and best practices, destinations can mitigate the effects of overtourism and create a more sustainable and responsible tourism industry.

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Content: InYourArea Community

Communities in Gwynedd and Snowdonia to benefit from sustainable tourism

Two authorities will cooperate to ensure that the visitor economy will not damage the area's culture and environment.

By InYourArea Community

The Caernarfon Food Festival is among the visitor attractions which will promote the area's culture

Submitted by Gwynedd Council

Gwynedd Council and Snowdonia National Park Authority have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on sustainable tourism to formalise their commitment to working together.

The two authorities intend that the people, environment, language and culture of Gwynedd and Snowdonia will benefit from all aspects of the visitor economy.

This commitment follows years of collaboration in the field - both before the pandemic and during the Covid period. The partners will continue to work together on this key agenda and stage a conference at the end of the month to discuss the next steps to embed the vision.

Leader of Gwynedd Council, Councillor Dyfrig Siencyn, said:

"Any visitor economy must ensure that the people and communities of Gwynedd are central to it and benefit from it.

"I am delighted that the Council and the Park have agreed a joint vision for sustainable tourism for the future, with a particular emphasis on our language, culture and heritage.

"We want to ensure that the visitor economy benefits our communities and protects our environment and wildlife, while maximising the benefits to Gwynedd's communities and businesses.

"The last 18 months have highlighted the need for us as authorities to continue our joint working to ensure that our area benefits from tourism - on our terms.

"What is key is that we are able to secure truly sustainable tourism and that the area is in no way losing out from the visitor economy. We want to see local people benefit from good sustainable jobs in the field all year round.”

Councillor Wyn Jones, Chairman of Snowdonia National Park Authority added:

“It is very important to see Local Authorities working together to protect our communities by nurturing our economy and local businesses.

“This work will conserve the core features that define the National Park through its wonderfully unique qualities.

“The Authority and Gwynedd Council are committed to doing the best for the people who live and work in the area by promoting sustainable tourism which also in turn addresses the effects of climate change.”

As part of ensuring a shared vision of a sustainable visitor economy for Gwynedd and Eryri, the authorities are staging a virtual conference on 30 November 30. It will welcome representatives from local communities, businesses working in the field and experts on sustainable tourism.

The conference will include presentations by international tourism expert Professor Terry Stevens, along with a representative from the Isle of Arran to highlight how to balance community, environment and the visitor economy.

This can be achieved through the use of technology, community involvement, and international cooperation, as well as a commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation.

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Content: InYourArea Community

Communities in Gwynedd and Snowdonia to benefit from sustainable tourism

Two authorities will cooperate to ensure that the visitor economy will not damage the area's culture and environment.

By InYourArea Community

The Caernarfon Food Festival is among the visitor attractions which will promote the area's culture

Submitted by Gwynedd Council

Gwynedd Council and Snowdonia National Park Authority have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on sustainable tourism to formalise their commitment to working together.

The two authorities intend that the people, environment, language and culture of Gwynedd and Snowdonia will benefit from all aspects of the visitor economy.

This commitment follows years of collaboration in the field - both before the pandemic and during the Covid period. The partners will continue to work together on this key agenda and stage a conference at the end of the month to discuss the next steps to embed the vision.

Leader of Gwynedd Council, Councillor Dyfrig Siencyn, said:

"Any visitor economy must ensure that the people and communities of Gwynedd are central to it and benefit from it.

"I am delighted that the Council and the Park have agreed a joint vision for sustainable tourism for the future, with a particular emphasis on our language, culture and heritage.

"We want to ensure that the visitor economy benefits our communities and protects our environment and wildlife, while maximising the benefits to Gwynedd's communities and businesses.

"The last 18 months have highlighted the need for us as authorities to continue our joint working to ensure that our area benefits from tourism - on our terms.

"What is key is that we are able to secure truly sustainable tourism and that the area is in no way losing out from the visitor economy. We want to see local people benefit from good sustainable jobs in the field all year round.”

Councillor Wyn Jones, Chairman of Snowdonia National Park Authority added:

“It is very important to see Local Authorities working together to protect our communities by nurturing our economy and local businesses.

“This work will conserve the core features that define the National Park through its wonderfully unique qualities.

“The Authority and Gwynedd Council are committed to doing the best for the people who live and work in the area by promoting sustainable tourism which also in turn addresses the effects of climate change.”

As part of ensuring a shared vision of a sustainable visitor economy for Gwynedd and Eryri, the authorities are staging a virtual conference on 30 November 30. It will welcome representatives from local communities, businesses working in the field and experts on sustainable tourism.

The conference will include presentations by international tourism expert Professor Terry Stevens, along with a representative from the Isle of Arran to highlight how to balance community, environment and the visitor economy.

Ultimately, the goal of sustainable tourism development is to create a tourism industry that is environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and economically viable.

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Content: InYourArea Community

Communities in Gwynedd and Snowdonia to benefit from sustainable tourism

Two authorities will cooperate to ensure that the visitor economy will not damage the area's culture and environment.

By InYourArea Community

The Caernarfon Food Festival is among the visitor attractions which will promote the area's culture

Submitted by Gwynedd Council

Gwynedd Council and Snowdonia National Park Authority have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on sustainable tourism to formalise their commitment to working together.

The two authorities intend that the people, environment, language and culture of Gwynedd and Snowdonia will benefit from all aspects of the visitor economy.

This commitment follows years of collaboration in the field - both before the pandemic and during the Covid period. The partners will continue to work together on this key agenda and stage a conference at the end of the month to discuss the next steps to embed the vision.

Leader of Gwynedd Council, Councillor Dyfrig Siencyn, said:

"Any visitor economy must ensure that the people and communities of Gwynedd are central to it and benefit from it.

"I am delighted that the Council and the Park have agreed a joint vision for sustainable tourism for the future, with a particular emphasis on our language, culture and heritage.

"We want to ensure that the visitor economy benefits our communities and protects our environment and wildlife, while maximising the benefits to Gwynedd's communities and businesses.

"The last 18 months have highlighted the need for us as authorities to continue our joint working to ensure that our area benefits from tourism - on our terms.

"What is key is that we are able to secure truly sustainable tourism and that the area is in no way losing out from the visitor economy. We want to see local people benefit from good sustainable jobs in the field all year round.”

Councillor Wyn Jones, Chairman of Snowdonia National Park Authority added:

“It is very important to see Local Authorities working together to protect our communities by nurturing our economy and local businesses.

“This work will conserve the core features that define the National Park through its wonderfully unique qualities.

“The Authority and Gwynedd Council are committed to doing the best for the people who live and work in the area by promoting sustainable tourism which also in turn addresses the effects of climate change.”

As part of ensuring a shared vision of a sustainable visitor economy for Gwynedd and Eryri, the authorities are staging a virtual conference on 30 November 30. It will welcome representatives from local communities, businesses working in the field and experts on sustainable tourism.

The conference will include presentations by international tourism expert Professor Terry Stevens, along with a representative from the Isle of Arran to highlight how to balance community, environment and the visitor economy.

This requires a long-term approach and a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

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Content: InYourArea Community

Communities in Gwynedd and Snowdonia to benefit from sustainable tourism

Two authorities will cooperate to ensure that the visitor economy will not damage the area's culture and environment.

By InYourArea Community

The Caernarfon Food Festival is among the visitor attractions which will promote the area's culture

Submitted by Gwynedd Council

Gwynedd Council and Snowdonia National Park Authority have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on sustainable tourism to formalise their commitment to working together.

The two authorities intend that the people, environment, language and culture of Gwynedd and Snowdonia will benefit from all aspects of the visitor economy.

This commitment follows years of collaboration in the field - both before the pandemic and during the Covid period. The partners will continue to work together on this key agenda and stage a conference at the end of the month to discuss the next steps to embed the vision.

Leader of Gwynedd Council, Councillor Dyfrig Siencyn, said:

"Any visitor economy must ensure that the people and communities of Gwynedd are central to it and benefit from it.

"I am delighted that the Council and the Park have agreed a joint vision for sustainable tourism for the future, with a particular emphasis on our language, culture and heritage.

"We want to ensure that the visitor economy benefits our communities and protects our environment and wildlife, while maximising the benefits to Gwynedd's communities and businesses.

"The last 18 months have highlighted the need for us as authorities to continue our joint working to ensure that our area benefits from tourism - on our terms.

"What is key is that we are able to secure truly sustainable tourism and that the area is in no way losing out from the visitor economy. We want to see local people benefit from good sustainable jobs in the field all year round.”

Councillor Wyn Jones, Chairman of Snowdonia National Park Authority added:

“It is very important to see Local Authorities working together to protect our communities by nurturing our economy and local businesses.

“This work will conserve the core features that define the National Park through its wonderfully unique qualities.

“The Authority and Gwynedd Council are committed to doing the best for the people who live and work in the area by promoting sustainable tourism which also in turn addresses the effects of climate change.”

As part of ensuring a shared vision of a sustainable visitor economy for Gwynedd and Eryri, the authorities are staging a virtual conference on 30 November 30. It will welcome representatives from local communities, businesses working in the field and experts on sustainable tourism.

The conference will include presentations by international tourism expert Professor Terry Stevens, along with a representative from the Isle of Arran to highlight how to balance community, environment and the visitor economy.

By prioritizing sustainability and environmental conservation, destinations can reduce their environmental footprint and create a more positive experience for both tourists and local residents.

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Content: InYourArea Community

Communities in Gwynedd and Snowdonia to benefit from sustainable tourism

Two authorities will cooperate to ensure that the visitor economy will not damage the area's culture and environment.

By InYourArea Community

The Caernarfon Food Festival is among the visitor attractions which will promote the area's culture

Submitted by Gwynedd Council

Gwynedd Council and Snowdonia National Park Authority have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on sustainable tourism to formalise their commitment to working together.

The two authorities intend that the people, environment, language and culture of Gwynedd and Snowdonia will benefit from all aspects of the visitor economy.

This commitment follows years of collaboration in the field - both before the pandemic and during the Covid period. The partners will continue to work together on this key agenda and stage a conference at the end of the month to discuss the next steps to embed the vision.

Leader of Gwynedd Council, Councillor Dyfrig Siencyn, said:

"Any visitor economy must ensure that the people and communities of Gwynedd are central to it and benefit from it.

"I am delighted that the Council and the Park have agreed a joint vision for sustainable tourism for the future, with a particular emphasis on our language, culture and heritage.

"We want to ensure that the visitor economy benefits our communities and protects our environment and wildlife, while maximising the benefits to Gwynedd's communities and businesses.

"The last 18 months have highlighted the need for us as authorities to continue our joint working to ensure that our area benefits from tourism - on our terms.

"What is key is that we are able to secure truly sustainable tourism and that the area is in no way losing out from the visitor economy. We want to see local people benefit from good sustainable jobs in the field all year round.”

Councillor Wyn Jones, Chairman of Snowdonia National Park Authority added:

“It is very important to see Local Authorities working together to protect our communities by nurturing our economy and local businesses.

“This work will conserve the core features that define the National Park through its wonderfully unique qualities.

“The Authority and Gwynedd Council are committed to doing the best for the people who live and work in the area by promoting sustainable tourism which also in turn addresses the effects of climate change.”

As part of ensuring a shared vision of a sustainable visitor economy for Gwynedd and Eryri, the authorities are staging a virtual conference on 30 November 30. It will welcome representatives from local communities, businesses working in the field and experts on sustainable tourism.

The conference will include presentations by international tourism expert Professor Terry Stevens, along with a representative from the Isle of Arran to highlight how to balance community, environment and the visitor economy.

This can be achieved through the implementation of sustainable tourism practices, such as reducing energy consumption, promoting eco-friendly transportation, and supporting local businesses and communities.

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Content: InYourArea Community

Communities in Gwynedd and Snowdonia to benefit from sustainable tourism

Two authorities will cooperate to ensure that the visitor economy will not damage the area's culture and environment.

By InYourArea Community

The Caernarfon Food Festival is among the visitor attractions which will promote the area's culture

Submitted by Gwynedd Council

Gwynedd Council and Snowdonia National Park Authority have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on sustainable tourism to formalise their commitment to working together.

The two authorities intend that the people, environment, language and culture of Gwynedd and Snowdonia will benefit from all aspects of the visitor economy.

This commitment follows years of collaboration in the field - both before the pandemic and during the Covid period. The partners will continue to work together on this key agenda and stage a conference at the end of the month to discuss the next steps to embed the vision.

Leader of Gwynedd Council, Councillor Dyfrig Siencyn, said:

"Any visitor economy must ensure that the people and communities of Gwynedd are central to it and benefit from it.

"I am delighted that the Council and the Park have agreed a joint vision for sustainable tourism for the future, with a particular emphasis on our language, culture and heritage.

"We want to ensure that the visitor economy benefits our communities and protects our environment and wildlife, while maximising the benefits to Gwynedd's communities and businesses.

"The last 18 months have highlighted the need for us as authorities to continue our joint working to ensure that our area benefits from tourism - on our terms.

"What is key is that we are able to secure truly sustainable tourism and that the area is in no way losing out from the visitor economy. We want to see local people benefit from good sustainable jobs in the field all year round.”

Councillor Wyn Jones, Chairman of Snowdonia National Park Authority added:

“It is very important to see Local Authorities working together to protect our communities by nurturing our economy and local businesses.

“This work will conserve the core features that define the National Park through its wonderfully unique qualities.

“The Authority and Gwynedd Council are committed to doing the best for the people who live and work in the area by promoting sustainable tourism which also in turn addresses the effects of climate change.”

As part of ensuring a shared vision of a sustainable visitor economy for Gwynedd and Eryri, the authorities are staging a virtual conference on 30 November 30. It will welcome representatives from local communities, businesses working in the field and experts on sustainable tourism.

The conference will include presentations by international tourism expert Professor Terry Stevens, along with a representative from the Isle of Arran to highlight how to balance community, environment and the visitor economy.

The use of digital technology can also play a crucial role in promoting sustainable tourism development, by providing destinations with accurate and reliable data to make informed decisions and mitigate the effects of overtourism.

Overall, sustainable tourism development is a complex and multifaceted issue, but by working together and prioritizing the needs of local communities and the environment, destinations can create a more sustainable and responsible tourism industry.

Title:

Content: InYourArea Community

Communities in Gwynedd and Snowdonia to benefit from sustainable tourism

Two authorities will cooperate to ensure that the visitor economy will not damage the area's culture and environment.

By InYourArea Community

The Caernarfon Food Festival is among the visitor attractions which will promote the area's culture

Submitted by Gwynedd Council

Gwynedd Council and Snowdonia National Park Authority have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on sustainable tourism to formalise their commitment to working together.

The two authorities intend that the people, environment, language and culture of Gwynedd and Snowdonia will benefit from all aspects of the visitor economy.

This commitment follows years of collaboration in the field - both before the pandemic and during the Covid period. The partners will continue to work together on this key agenda and stage a conference at the end of the month to discuss the next steps to embed the vision.

Leader of Gwynedd Council, Councillor Dyfrig Siencyn, said:

"Any visitor economy must ensure that the people and communities of Gwynedd are central to it and benefit from it.

"I am delighted that the Council and the Park have agreed a joint vision for sustainable tourism for the future, with a particular emphasis on our language, culture and heritage.

"We want to ensure that the visitor economy benefits our communities and protects our environment and wildlife, while maximising the benefits to Gwynedd's communities and businesses.

"The last 18 months have highlighted the need for us as authorities to continue our joint working to ensure that our area benefits from tourism - on our terms.

"What is key is that we are able to secure truly sustainable tourism and that the area is in no way losing out from the visitor economy. We want to see local people benefit from good sustainable jobs in the field all year round.”

Councillor Wyn Jones, Chairman of Snowdonia National Park Authority added:

“It is very important to see Local Authorities working together to protect our communities by nurturing our economy and local businesses.

“This work will conserve the core features that define the National Park through its wonderfully unique qualities.

“The Authority and Gwynedd Council are committed to doing the best for the people who live and work in the area by promoting sustainable tourism which also in turn addresses the effects of climate change.”

As part of ensuring a shared vision of a sustainable visitor economy for Gwynedd and Eryri, the authorities are staging a virtual conference on 30 November 30. It will welcome representatives from local communities, businesses working in the field and experts on sustainable tourism.

The conference will include presentations by international tourism expert Professor Terry Stevens, along with a representative from the Isle of Arran to highlight how to balance community, environment and the visitor economy.

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Content: Chairman of the Board of Directors and Editors
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Mohamad Elbaz
Editor-in-Chief
Wael Lotfy
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Editors
I'm sorry.
Mohamad Elbaz
Editor-in-Chief
Wael Lotfy
The Guardian: Tourism contributes significantly to the climate crisis
It is a terrible paradox of the climate crisis that some of the most beautiful – and popular – places in the world are also the most vulnerable, especially as most of them have poor infrastructure, which means that with rising temperatures, increasing weather extremes, drying up water sources and the death of natural habitats, these places face another devastating loss, especially tourists.
Tourism contributes significantly to the climate crisis – around 8% of global emissions – and hordes of visitors cause many problems, including excessive development and degradation of natural areas.
The revenue generated by tourists can bring enormous economic benefits to these destinations, and many do not own other forms of industry or otherwise rely on extractive industries such as mining or logging.
She added that tourism can also spread awareness of environmental problems, such as bleaching coral reefs or endangered animal species, and provide funding for conservation efforts.
This complex relationship was highlighted during the coronavirus outbreak, when tourism stopped, carbon emissions dropped, wildlife flourished, and leatherback turtles in Thailand laid the largest number of eggs in two decades, but all this has come at a cost, with the global tourism industry taking a heavy toll, triggering an emergency in developing countries, families struggling to find food, illegal logging in some places has increased, and overfishing has increased.
As the rebuilding of tourism begins, it has become impossible to ignore that the future of the industry is inextricably linked to the climate crisis.
Instead of becoming a major cause of the climate crisis, tourism can be used to raise awareness, increase tourism resources and improve infrastructure.

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Content: 'I live in Tenerife - we've had enough of ignorant tourists keeping us up until 3am'

Fed-up locals in Tenerife are gearing up to march against unsustainable mass tourism next month.

By Alice Scarsi, World News Reporter

Fed up locals in Tenerife will take part in a march against overtourism in April (Image: GETTY-STOCK)

Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands, welcomed a record-breaking number of tourists in 2023.

Data shared by the local Chamber of Commerce revealed more than 6.5 million people arrived on the island in 2023.

Most notably, the number of arrivals - around five million of which were international - was 600,000 higher than that recorded in 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic disrupted the tourism sector worldwide.

While tourism remains a vital sector for the island's economy, the mass arrivals have become more than a nuisance for many residents.

The large demand for short-term accommodations is one of the factors pushing up the cost of properties and rent, forcing many locals out of their homes and cities.

Particularly in southern Tenerife, some unable to pay rent had to relocate to shanty towns, motorhomes and tents.

Mass tourism is also placing local services and infrastructure under immense strain.

Moreover, as local municipalities are introducing stringent water restrictions amid a drought emergency, residents fear masses of tourists may worsen the situation on the island.

These, however, aren't the only challenging aspects of overtourism.

Josua Garcia-Garcia, 33, who works in a bar in Playas de las Americas, lamented the disregard for rules and lack of manners displayed by some visitors.

Tenerife welcomed a record-breaking number of tourists last year (Image: GETTY-STOCK)

He told the Olive Press: "It can be a nightmare when the tourists come, I only get four hours of sleep every night because of the music and noise, which keeps me up until 3am. We need stricter rules for tourists, a lot of them are ignorant of how we are suffering."

British expat Alex Kelly, 20, who works in the Rejoyce bar in Las Playas de Las Americas, said life in Tenerife has become "tough" in recent years.

Speaking about the eye-watering costs of long-term accommodations, she added: "I’m living with my boyfriend in his parents’ home because we can’t afford to move out.

"I totally get the viewpoint of the anti-tourism people, a lot of young people feel that way, the prices are crazy."

Despite many acknowledging that mass tourism is an increasing issue for Tenerife, other locals realise it is a necessary evil, as much of the economy of the island is based on it.

The frustration expressed by many locals will be publicly voiced next month.

Organisers of the protest taking place on April 20 - many of whom are groups focused on safeguarding the environment - will protest under the slogan "The Canary Islands have a limit. For a change of the model!

Their aim is to highlight how in their opinion the current tourism model has "overwhelmed" the island.

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Content: British tourists warned European island 'doesn't have enough locals left to run things'

Ibiza is the latest holiday hotspot in Spain where anger with overtourism is boiling over.

By Alice Scarsi, World News Reporter

Ibiza welcomes around three million tourists every year (Image: GETTY)

The cost of rents and mortgages, which activists say is being pushed up by over-tourism, is prompting people to leave Ibiza, one of the most popular Balearic Islands.

This, in turn, is harming public services, as there aren't enough people available to work in them, it has been claimed.

Iván Fidalgo, a Guardia Civil officer and local coordinator for the Spanish Association of Civil Guards, told Euronews Travel: "They sell Ibiza as a first-class resort, but it is not because it doesn’t even have the public services because there are not enough people to work in them."

Many of the locals who don't leave the island are forced to leave in cramped accommodations or relocate in caravans, campaigners have claimed.

Ibiza attracts on average three million tourists a year, some 800,000 of which are Britons.

Tourism is an industry important to the economy of the island (Image: GETTY)

In 2023, the Balearics as a whole saw an unprecedented surge of international interest, attracting 14.4 million visitors from abroad - who spent collectively £14.75bn (€17.22bn).

Tourism is a majorly important industry for the archipelago, creating 200,000 jobs locally and generating 45 percent of the islands' GDP.

However, an increased demand for temporary accommodation created by tourism reportedly means that many locals are pushed out of their homes as they are unable to afford the increasing housing costs.

Similar issues are being lamented by activists elsewhere in popular Spanish destinations - including the Canary Islands.

Last month, many of these islands including Tenerife held massive anti-overtourism protests, in which they demanded local governments to limit the number of visitors and curb the development of tourist stays.

Similar pleas were heard on Friday in Ibiza, where around a 1000 people took to the streets of the island's capital to demand limits on the number of tourist arrivals.

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Content: Point of view
Lin Chi-yin
Lin Chi-yin: "Traveling Everywhere" and "Over-Travel"
Earlier, the Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Hsia Baolong, advocated the concept of “travel everywhere ” to fully explore Hong Kong ’ s tourism resources.
To speed up the implementation of the concept, the authorities are planning to set up a "special class" to bring together people inside and outside the Government for in-depth discussions.
In recent days, officials and legislators have expressed their views on the development of "red tourism", exploring new spots in the community, beautifying the streets, and presenting some scenes in the movies.
Simply put, it may be the story behind the attraction, or the accumulated word of mouth on social media, and every tree and grass anywhere can become a tourist attraction.
Of course, the author hopes that the "class" can launch various new ideas; and since the task of the class is to implement the concept of "travel everywhere", then how to implement the concept is the best for Hong Kong, the industry, the community and the public, the class can not ignore.
The University of Hong Kong campus has been forced by tourists, and the school has implemented reservation measures this month.
HKU itself has a complete management structure, and the university can still implement crowd control according to the situation. However, if some scenic spots that go deep into the community or even close to residential buildings are really "red hot", it may not be easy to implement crowd control.
“Everywhere travel ” is a concept, the key to implementation lies in the ability of the authorities to foresee problems. If you rely only on“ see and see ”, it is very likely that good things will turn into bad things.
“Aggressive ” Travel
In 2018, the word “overtourism ” was chosen as the Oxford English Dictionary ’ s word of the year, referring to the negative effects of overloading the area, declining quality of life and environmental damage caused by the influx of tourists to tourist attractions.
For example, Venice, Italy, which has long been affected by “overtourism ”, is not a“ once in a lifetime ” – the local population is only 50,000, and the number of daily tourists has exceeded the local population; during peak season, the number of daily visitors has even doubled.
I have friends who visited the place more than a decade ago, and they all agreed to say that people are crowded and will not go again.
In addition to Venice, some European cities or small islands with a tourism-led economy (such as the Canarias in Spain) also face the problem of job opportunities, high prices, and a homogenization of shops. Multinational companies invest heavily in hotels and holiday cottages, which also lead to higher rents, which locals can ’ t afford.
Even if tourism brings a lot of jobs to the region, it does not mean that the average person can earn a living wage.
People in these places understand the importance of tourism to the local economy, but they do not want the tourism industry to be unlimited, resulting in the resources of the whole place are only for the service of tourists.
"Tourism Hazards" and How to Deal with them
In Japanese society after the epidemic, a similar term, "tourism nuisance", has also appeared to describe problems such as traffic, noise, nuisance, and garbage pollution caused by too many tourists.
This phenomenon, in addition to the popularity of exchange rates, affordable air tickets, and people's desire to travel after the epidemic, social media will also have the effect of focusing on specific hot spots.
In the era of image-led, everyone can follow the picture, some places that were not originally planned as tourist attractions have begun to face sudden overcrowding.
Hong Kong people who love to visit Japan will not be unfamiliar with two “attractions ”: the Daokou near Enojima Electric Railway ’ s Kamakura University Station, and a Lawson convenience store in Kawaguchi-cho.
The former is the "holy place" of the popular manga "When Men are in the bottle". In recent years, the crossing has been congested with traffic due to frequent visits by tourists to "punch", local people can not get on the electric train, and some tourists are dangerous for taking good photos. Lawson is also a "punch" attraction, and the picture is a convenience store with a beautiful view of Mount Fuji. of tourists are constantly crossing the road and parking without permission, causing local residents to feel troubled.
Too many tourists can also lead to a decline in the quality of service, even in Japan, which values the spirit of “work people ”.
When I visited Japan last year, I saw some shops find ways to deal with “tourism hazards ” on their own, such as not allowing diners to take photos in the store, so that after the photos are uploaded to social media, it will cause more people to come and see them; limiting the number of diners to the number of people that the staff can serve, even if the seats are not full.
However, some tourists always find it difficult to understand the intentions behind these arrangements, and I have heard some tourists complain: "Obviously there is still a place, why not let us sit?"
When these conflicts can no longer be handled by businesses and residents themselves, how to strike a balance between “tourism ” and“ public nuisance ” will gradually become a policy issue.
The most extreme way to deal with it is to “eliminate ” popular attractions – coincidentally, the authorities of Kawaguchiko recently erected a 20-meter-long and 2.5-meter-high“ black curtain ” in front of Lawson to drive away tourists who came to take photos.
The reason why the authorities have to take extreme measures is that management alone can not prevent tourists from rushing out of the road, which is actually to "play the spot".
In addition, there are more and more tourist cities and hotspots charging tourists "admission fees" or "admission fees", but this method can not play a large role.
In Venice, for example, the city has been charging a 5 euro entry fee (about HK $42) to “overnight ” travelers since last month.
However, these fees simply cannot curb the huge demand for tourists, and the revenue is mainly used as a financial source to cope with "excessive travel", which can only cure the symptoms, not the root cause.
The Real Meaning of “Travel Everywhere ”
At this point, some people may point out that the above problems will only become problems if we succeed in attracting tourists to Hong Kong; what we have to focus on is how to get more people to come to Hong Kong.
However, how much tourism can bring to a city depends on the management and policies of the city, not on the remedial measures that can be taken.
Although the share of tourism industry in Hong Kong's economy is far less than that of the "tourist city" mentioned above, Hong Kong can't wait to see that other places are looking for countermeasures for the "tourism nuisance", and even start to turn to attack, redefine the tourism industry from the planning level and actively promote tourist education.
In Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for example, the government announced last month that it would ban new hotels and limit the number of cruise ships to return the city to a livable and tourism-friendly city. In Kamakura, Japan, people are no longer concentrated at certain points by decentralizing transportation (such as the launch of electric tricycle rental business) and proactively promoting multiple circumnavigation routes (such as the travel routes at 13 locations of Kamakura Shogunate).
The main disadvantage of post-event remediation is that the difficulty and cost of solving the problem are greatly increased, which will also affect the experience of tourists. More than 10 years ago, the North District of Hong Kong also experienced a pharmacy every few steps, and the situation of residents in the North District driving out water consignors on their own, which hurt the feelings of the people of the two places.
In particular, there are many policy issues that can be foreseen in advance, and we do not have to go through them personally before we know what the problem is (for example, the legal problems faced by cleaners under the garbage levy will not be known until the moment of trial).
Since there is a great deal of experience and policy measures in various places to refer to, the “Special Class ” must also strike a balance between tourism and city operations when formulating tourist routes and supporting packages, otherwise the attraction will only lead to losses. After the city of Kamakura solved the problem of overcrowding of tourists, the tourism industry representative of Kanagawa Prefecture (that is, the seat of Kamakura City) pointed out:“ Attraction is not tourism. ” The amount of time it takes to win is certainly not appropriate.
“Travel Everywhere ” is not just about adding tourist attractions, but promoting quality tourism in a more nuanced and proactive way to avoid problems.
The author is a public policy consultant.
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Content: Point of view
Au Hao-chi, Chen Ning-sheng
Au Haochi, Chen Ning-sheng: Ecological Tourism Trend from South Lantau Planning
[Ming Pao article] The new policy address mentions that the Government will provide ecological and recreational facilities in South Lantau (South Lantau), involving about 300 hectares of "Green Belt". It is expected that the related public participation activities will be completed in the first half of next year, and detailed design work will begin immediately.
In fact, as early as a month before the policy address was issued, the authorities had already planned ahead of schedule in the surrounding areas to start the statutory planning process, and rezoned some of the existing "coastal protection areas" in South Lantau to "recreational" areas, in line with the policy intention of developing eco-tourism.
As a policy researcher living in South Lantau, I am not only concerned about the potential impact of future tourism and recreational activities on the living community, but also believe that the development of eco-tourism in South Lantau has a great opportunity to play a key role in the design of Hong Kong ’ s overall urban conservation strategy, which deserves more attention and discussion.
South Lantau Planning Status and Variables
The general public ’ s impression of Lantau should be broadly in line with the overall principle of the Sustainable Lantau Blueprint released by the Government in 2017, that is, “North Development, South Conservation ”.
Broadly understood, apart from densely populated and economically productive locations such as the airport, Tung Chung, Discovery Bay and Disney, the rural and wilderness areas on Lantau Island are generally regarded as South Lantau, with about 18,000 people living here in recent years.
Subsequently, the "Lantau Conservation and Recreation Master Plan", released in 2020, further focused on the characteristics of ecological and cultural resources in the sub-regions of South Lantau, and summarized some potential ecological tourism directions. In particular, the "South Lantau Ecological Recreation Corridor" is proposed to be built in Pui O, Chi Wan, Cheung Sha, Shui Hau and Shek Pik Pik.
The corridor ’ s scope involves ecologically rich wetlands and sandy habitats, which are also of concern to local communities and communities.
In the past, there was a lot of controversy about the government's conservation measures in South Lantau, and there was a situation where it was impossible to regulate development that did not meet the conservation planning intention.
Amendments to the Town Planning Ordinance were passed in July, allowing part of the South Lantau Outline Zoning Plan (OZP) to become a "regulated area", closing a loophole that had previously been unenforceable. The OZP then began the rezoning process in September to revise the land originally designated as a "Coastal Protection Area" to a "Conservation Area" and "Recreation Area" according to the results of the "The former makes the planning intention of wetland conservation more clear and reasonable, but the latter has caused concern to the environmental protection community. In particular, the frequent permitted uses of the" Recreation "zone, including luxury camping facilities such as holiday camps, tent camps, barbecue sites and recreational and cultural venues, may cause potential pollution to the surrounding areas." Nature Conservation Area ".
To-Do list of ecotourism
In theory, tourism is a “smoke-free industry ” that can bring substantial economic benefits and should play a positive role in the conservation of nature that needs funding, but only if both practitioners and tourists consciously link tourism and conservation to understand that they are enjoying the ecosystem services provided by nature to obtain clean and adequate water and food, as well as a healthy and comfortable climate and environment. To pay for this and be responsible, this is also the key to the development of ecotourism.
Therefore, if there is no mechanism to ensure that a “real ” eco-tourism industry can be developed in the future, even if tourism practitioners may gain some economic benefits in the short term, in the long run, after the environmental characteristics are destroyed and the attraction is lost, not only will tourists have no reason to return, but the local living environment and quality will also suffer.
Therefore, the author believes that a sustainable mechanism that takes into account both "damage prevention" and "coordinated development" is the key to promoting the development of eco-tourism in southern Yantai and even in Hong Kong.
When part of South Lantau became a "regulated area", although the authority has been strengthened, there is no use of the authority without additional means or resources to detect illegal activities in a timely manner, and the role of the primary supervisor seems to fall on the local residents who are not trained in professional knowledge and have no absolute incentive to act.
In addition, even if residents want to report suspected illegal activities, they do not know to whom and how to report them. From another perspective, there is no clear channel for local residents and tourism practitioners to propose constructive guidelines for coordinating different development projects in the community to enhance development effectiveness.
In order to prevent the environmental damage caused by tourism development, the establishment of relevant local community organizations can play a positive role.
For example, in Shirakawa-go, a famous tourist town in Japan, local residents have set up community organizations to formulate landscape protection regulations to protect the natural environment and preserve “co-built ” historical buildings. They will also support old buildings to be converted into new uses such as B & B, shops or museums while preserving their characteristics, and help organize traditional festivals to vigorously promote the development of local eco-tourism.
At present, no similar organization has been set up in Yuanan, and there are insufficient resources and support to facilitate the operation of such organizations. Therefore, the author believes that the local ecological tourism has not yet entered a "ready" state.
In South Lantau, such organizations can play the role of environmental supervisor, maintaining regular contact with the major supervisory departments such as the District Council, Planning Department, Lands Department and Environmental Protection Department, and acting as facilitators, responsible for organising and coordinating the style of different tourism projects and service providers in the area, as well as assisting in the work and accommodation of external conservation project staff.
At the same time, the government needs to continue to invest resources to strengthen the local sewage, drainage and livelihood infrastructure to fully enhance the environmental capacity and reception capacity, as well as to deal with the safety hazards caused by extreme weather.
How can the authorities make good use of different tools, such as town planning, infrastructure planning and conservation funds, to play the role of industry and conservation supporters?
Under the guidance of local community organizations, what will the future of eco-tourism in Lantau actually look like? What innovative mechanism can break through the existing framework and encourage and promote the diverse community of nearly 18,000 people in Lantau to independently explore different potential possibilities, thus creating some unique eco-tourism characteristics and effective conservation actions from the bottom up?
I believe these are the key points that we must break through before Lantau becomes an eco-tourism landmark in Hong Kong.
Author Au Hao-chi is a Research Fellow of United Hong Kong Foundation, and Chen Ning-sheng is the Vice President of Lantau Historical and Cultural Association
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Japan 's Mount Fuji Exposed in 2024 "9 Top Places to Avoid Visiting"
Mount Fuji, Japan. (Photo, Euronews)
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[Real-Time News / Comprehensive Report] As 2024 approaches, many people are already excited to prepare for various plans to travel abroad.
However, the well-known American travel magazine Fodor ’ s Travel (Fodor ’ s Travel) announced next year ’ s “9 Best Places to Visit in the World ”, calling on tourists to carefully consider avoiding these famous but much-needed hot spots, and mentioning that these areas are affected by environmental pollution and tourism hazards.
Among them, Mount Fuji in Japan, which Taiwanese love, is also on the list.
According to a comprehensive foreign media report, among the nine “No List ” listed by Fodor Travel on its official website in 2024, four of them are in Asia and the rest are in Europe and the United States.
According to the official website, the original intention of the evaluation is not to deliberately suppress partial generalization, but to "respect" as the starting point of the declaration, this time to open the list of avoid visits, but also focus on tourists to nine tourist attractions and dependent local communities, resulting in "excessive tourism", "excessive waste generation", "affect water resources" these three major impacts.
At the same time, Fodor Tourism also pointed out that these nine tourist hotspots are deeply affected by the "Instagram effect", because the beauty of these places is circulating around the world, causing tourism.
Finally, Fodor Tourism also calls on tourists around the world to let go of these areas when planning their 2024 travel plans, but also to be careful to protect the local environment and culture, and to respect the people and places everywhere.
Mount Fuji, Japan
The number of climbers at the site has skyrocketed in recent years, but local authorities and people have pointed out that many do not fully understand the risks involved in climbing Mount Fuji, resulting in overcrowding at the top of the sacred mountain and putting themselves at risk.
In addition, many climbers are unwilling to pay 1,000 yen (about NT $200) for safety and environmental maintenance, and even leave a lot of garbage and urine filled bottles, which can only be cleaned by volunteers, causing headaches.
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
The local waters attract a large number of international tourists to vacation, including snorkeling, water sports and fishing activities, which also lead to the local garbage load, the waters are full of garbage and diesel, and the local government ’ s poor implementation of pollution policies, it is very easy to be avoided by operators, so that the natural ecology of the area is facing unbearable pollution.
Koh Samui, Thailand
The island has been plagued by fresh water shortages for nearly a year, and the influx of tourists has consumed up to 70% of the region ’ s precious water resources, seriously exacerbating the island ’ s freshwater shortage.
Ganges, India
The river, regarded as the source of life for the people of India, has faced problems such as reduced flow, garbage pollution, and endangered freshwater dolphins in recent years, which have been exacerbated by the emerging luxury cruise industry.
Athens, Greece
The lack of a tourism hazard management plan by the local government does not mean that the world heritage is in danger of being destroyed, but also that the traditional way of life of the local people is being destroyed by a large number of tourists.
The Acropolis has already implemented a daily visitor limit, which has been reduced from 23,000 to 20,000 per day, and the Parthenon Temple to 17,000.
Italy (Venice)
Venice has long been affected by subsidence, flooding, and the damage caused by the increasing number of tourists, adding to the stress of this ancient and fragile city, and adversely affecting the local environment and residents.
Although the local government has taken several specific measures to try to reduce tourists, including charging a tourist tax of 5 euros (about NT $171) for all visitors over 14 years old who come to the city for a “day trip ” between the end of April and mid-July next year, it is still considered unlikely to improve the problem.
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, California
This “natural oasis ” in Los Angeles County, due to the number of tourists and lack of environmental awareness, not only is the monument graffiti by tourists, but even littering everywhere, causing the local environment to suffer a lot of damage.
Lake Superior (United States – Canada border)
Lake Superior, on the border between the United States and Canada, is the largest freshwater lake on the planet, and its ecology is now exposed to a variety of hazards due to human visits, including species invasion, rapid algal blooms, and fish consumption warnings.
Chile's Atacama Desert
The Atacama Desert, on the Pacific coast, is a spectacular natural beauty of deserts, geysers, lagoons, salt mines, cliffs and peaks, but the local environment is polluted by "fast fashion" and unfortunately becomes a landfill.
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From where you go to what you do, experts share how to travel the world without destroying it

  • Traveling sustainably is about making intentional choices to serve your destination and planet well.
  • We asked experts how to make these choices when planning a trip to be as sustainable as possible.
  • This article is part of "Better Me," a series about improving your lifestyle and helping society through sustainable efforts and eco-consciousness.

Sustainable travel can feel like an oxymoron — as Justin Francis, the cofounder and CEO of Responsible Travel, a UK-based travel company that evaluates trips and vacation providers, told Insider.

The travel industry can create jobs, or it can lead to over-tourism that lowers residents' quality of life. Flights emit harmful emissions, but transport travelers to destinations where they can support local economies and participate in positive, nature-based tourism. Lodging accommodations can boost the local economy, or price residents out of their homes.

But Francis believes people can travel "in a way that not only reduces harm but actively maximizes the benefits, for both planet and people."

Five other sustainable travel experts who spoke with Insider agree and say there are actions travelers can take to lower their negative impact, support the destinations they're visiting, and have an overall better trip. They suggest considering every aspect of your trip — from where you go to how you get there — as you plan to travel more sustainably.

Kelley Louise, the executive director and founder of Impact Travel Alliance, a nonprofit centered on informing travelers to help improve the world, told Insider that traveling sustainably takes practice and being an imperfect traveler is better than not trying.

As Louise said, "It's about asking, 'How can you make little decisions that add up over time and have a positive impact on the world?'"

If you're looking for a place to start, here's what the experts Insider spoke with recommend.

First, choose a destination with the planet in mind

Go off the beaten path

Some of the experts Insider spoke with suggest skipping top tourist destinations and opting for under-the-radar spots.

"By seeking out the less-visited destinations, you will be helping to spread the economic benefits of tourism more widely and helping to avoid the negative impacts that over-tourism has on local residents," Georgina Davies — the communications manager for The Travel Foundation, a group that advocates for sustainable tourism — told Insider.

Paloma Zapata agrees. The CEO of Sustainable Travel International — an organization that works with local governments, businesses, and nonprofits to provide sustainable travel opportunities — also recommends visiting a hidden gem. If you're going to Greece, for instance, you could skip Mykonos and head to an island like Anafi or Ios with fewer tourists.

Once you've picked your destination, Davies encourages travelers to visit the region's national parks and protected areas. Often these places have entrance fees, which support conservation efforts.

Choose a destination that embraces sustainability

Jessica Blotter, CEO and cofounder of public benefit corporation Kind Travel, told Insider she looks for destinations with tourism boards that have a dedicated sustainable travel section on their website.

She recommends avoiding areas where sustainable transportation and lodging are hard to find, and "where access to nature and the outdoors is limited."

Vacation during shoulder season

Tossing a coin in the Trevi Fountain without hordes of people around or exploring Niagara Falls in the winter isn't just beneficial to travelers; experts say it also supports sustainability.

Visiting destinations during shoulder seasons "spreads the benefits of tourism locally across the year and lightens the burden of over-tourism in popular destinations," Francis said. His company, Responsible Travel, has a guide that outlines the best time to visit certain destinations

Zapata added that you're also more likely to have a stress-free and special vacation if you're visiting when there are fewer crowds. "It could be even more enriching," she said. "When you're on a beach or on a sailboat and it's just surrounded by masses of people, maybe that's not the best experience."

Visit fewer places for longer

One way to travel more responsibly is to visit fewer places for longer periods of time. For example, instead of spending a week in four European countries, plan a 10-day trip to one or two.

"Fewer but longer trips mean fewer air miles, more money in local hands, and you'll have a more relaxing trip, too," Francis said. "If you can, keep shorter trips close to home or travel by land or sea." He added that these modes of travel can be an adventure in themselves, and allow you to "see so much more of a destination."

If you must travel a long distance, Blotter recommends stretching the trip as much as possible to maximize your experience. "Booking multiple, long-haul trips per year is not sustainable or carbon-friendly," she said.

Consider how you get there

Evaluate the distance for the most sustainable way to get there

The first step in deciding how to responsibly get to your destination is considering the number of people traveling and the distance you're going.

Besides biking and walking, trains are typically one of the most sustainable ways to travel, Zapata said. If your destination is accessible by train, consider that.

If you're debating whether it's more sustainable to fly or drive, Zapata said it comes down to the distance.

"A lot of times trains are going to be more energy and carbon efficient," she said. "But when it comes to a car, there comes a moment when flying is actually more carbon efficient than driving when you're talking about very long distances."

Calculators like the ones offered by the International Civil Aviation Organization and Environmental Defense Fund can help travelers map out the least carbon-intensive way to get from A to B.

If you need to fly, opt for nonstop routes and travel in economy

Flying will likely be the most unsustainable aspect of your trip. Aviation makes up about 2% of global carbon emissions and 80% of a vacation's carbon footprint comes from the flight, according to National Geographic.

Experts suggest thinking about how much you should fly in a year. For example, maybe you take one international flight a year and prioritize having the rest of your trips close to home, Louise said.

But no matter where you jet off to, experts recommend flying nonstop in economy.

"When booking long-distance plane travel, always choose a direct flight with no layovers," Blotter said. "Direct flights use less carbon dioxide than connecting flights."

Additionally, by flying in economy, as some of the experts Insider spoke with pointed out, you maximize the number of people a flight can carry by taking up less space.

Ultimately, though, the best thing you can do is reduce your carbon footprint during your trip.

Experts like Louise and Gregory Miller, the executive director of the international nonprofit Center for Responsible Travel, agree that carbon offsets act more like a Band-Aid than a solution to sustainable travel. But if they do decide to purchase carbon offsets, which reduce or remove emissions to compensate for those made during a trip, Miller suggests purchasing through a reliable, vetted program. Groups like Zapata's Sustainable Travel say they invest people's money into carbon-reducing projects centered on clean energy and biodiversity.

Think about how you pack

Pack light

The simplest advice when it comes to being a sustainable packer is to pack less, Zapata said. "Travel light," she said.
"You don't need 20 shoes to travel."

Blotter agrees and says that by packing lighter, you'll reduce carbon emissions. That's because the lighter the aircraft, train, car, or boat, the less energy is needed.

Louise added that by packing fewer items and using a carry-on, you'll get through security faster and avoid the hassle of checking a bag.

Pack reusable items

Francis suggests adding the items you use at home to your packing list. That might include a reusable water bottle, a bag for shopping, and utensils to avoid plastic cutlery.

Louise acknowledges that it might not be feasible for every traveler to carry a reusable water bottle, so she urges travelers to consider what other meaningful swaps they could make. For example, Louise said she swapped liquid shampoo and conditioner for shampoo and conditioner bars a few vacations back. The bars are lighter than liquid soaps, which means they save carbon emissions during transportation. Plus, many are packaged in recyclable paper instead of plastic.

The switch became permanent in Louise's daily life, she said, adding that it made traveling easier since she didn't have to worry about leaks or liquids at airport security. "It's a cool example of how we can look for more sustainable experiences that are also better travel experiences," she said. "Plus it opens our eyes to new habits that can help us become more conscious consumers as well."

Pack brands you support

If you're doing some pre-vacation shopping, Louise recommends buying from brands that place sustainability at the forefront of their business.

"If you're supporting corporations and brands that are working on sustainability as well, then that's going to move the needle and create change a lot quicker than we could as individuals," she said.

For tropical getaways, pack reef-safe sunscreen

If you're heading to Aruba or planning a diving trip in Belize, experts say travelers should ensure reef-safe sunscreen is on their packing lists.

"Sunscreen can be very damaging to the environment and not everybody knows," Zapata said.

Ingredients in everyday sunscreen can harm both coral reefs and local wildlife, according to the National Ocean Service. Look for a reef-safe sunscreen that lacks harmful ingredients like oxybenzone, octinoxate, nano titanium dioxide, and nano zinc oxide.

Where you stay matters, too

Look into a hotel's claims about sustainability

Between countless certification programs and eco-friendly branding, experts agree that it can be tricky trying to evaluate whether or not a hotel is actually contributing to a destination.

When researching different accommodations, look for specifics beyond being "eco-friendly" and giving up plastic straws, Miller says. He suggests looking for hotels with written policies about how they work with local communities, prevent food waste, and help environmental initiatives like reforestation and supporting local dive sites.

If they don't have that information, Louise urges travelers to ask questions: "If they are authentically sustainable, they'll be excited to answer them."

Blotter encourages travelers to choose accommodation options that are upfront about their environmental efforts.

"Hotels that are truly eco-friendly should have a sustainability statement and clearly stated initiatives visible on their website," Blotter said. "While sustainability certifications are great and make it easier for travelers to identify sustainable lodging, not all hotels embracing eco-friendly practices will boast such certifications."

Blotter said to look for certifications from organizations that look into the foundation and practices of locations, businesses, and facilities to see if they meet their standards for sustainability and environmentalism. Some of these include the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, Certified B Corporation, and Green Globe, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and WELL Building Standard.

Although some certifications indicate a hotel is sustainable, Zapata and Miller said guests shouldn't book solely based on certifications since they can be costly for smaller resorts and hotels to acquire. "If they've made a commitment to the communities, to the destination, and they understand that they're part of the community that is what's important," Miller said.

Once you arrive, Zapata said guests should look for evidence that their accommodation is following the claims it makes. Speak to housekeeping staff, check in with chefs about the food they're serving, and see if you get new towels each morning — if you do, you could help save water by skipping this service.

Stay at mom-and-pop hotels and inns

Picking a locally owned bed-and-breakfast over an Airbnb or big hotel is going to have a more positive impact on the local community, some of the experts Insider spoke with said.

"Short-term Airbnb-type holiday rentals might feel convenient, but they're having a devastating impact on some popular destinations — pricing people out of their homes and wiping out whole communities," Francis said. "Consider opting instead for a local homestay, B&B or local-owned hotel."

Make smart decisions throughout your stay

Use public transportation

If possible, experts suggest skipping a rental car. Instead, turn to the destination's public transportation.

"Don't discount your travel in the destination," Francis said. "Try and avoid internal flights, and consider ditching the private car or tour bus. There are loads of great human-powered, local-guided tours around — by foot, bike, or even kayak."

Eat local foods

Besides the flight to your destination, food waste will likely be the second-largest contributor to your vacation's carbon footprint, according to National Geographic.

"We traditionally don't think of sustainable tourism as something like, 'Oh, I can lay on the beach and have a cocktail, and that could have a positive impact on the world,'" Louise said. But if you think about where your food comes from and the story behind that, it can have a positive impact, she added.

That means seeking ingredients that are grown nearby instead of shipped across the country and checking to make sure restaurants are hiring locals and paying them fair wages. By evaluating restaurants on these items, you'll likely get "fresher and better foods that are unique to that destination," Louise said.

Seek off-the-beaten-path activities

Most experts agree that when it comes to exploring a destination, it's worth turning to locals for advice. That might mean joining a local Facebook group, sparking a conversation on a public bus, or finding a community-based tourism program.

"Look for ways to seek out local voices and to understand how they want their destination seen," Louise said. By talking to locals, you're likely to avoid contributing to over-tourism and have a more unique experience, she added.

Another way you can approach activities is by centering your plans around a cause you and your group care about, such as ocean conservation or LGBTQ rights, Louise said.

Once you've settled on a topic, look at how your actions and the activities you choose can support that cause. For example, you might eat at restaurants owned by diverse staff or seek voluntourism opportunities to protect a nearby beach.

Blotter recommends avoiding experiences that use animals as entertainment like elephant rides, and looking for charity-run activities instead.

When you're back from the activity, whether it was a volunteer job or a locally-recommended hike, Miller said travelers should "brag about it." He encourages people who are traveling responsibly to post about their experience and use word-of-mouth to inspire others.

Buy local

Pass on the manufactured magnets, mass-produced T-shirts, and generic keychains. Instead, Zapata said travelers should search for items that are unique and crafted by locals.

"If you're going to buy a memento, buy something that's actually made there," she said. That way you ensure the money spent on the souvenir is directly supporting the community.

While all of these decisions you make as an individual matter, Miller says that ultimately "the solution to everything is to get governments and major corporations to change and reduce their emissions period."

According to Miller, that's something travelers can do in the voting booth that can go a long way.

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Expo 2020 Dubai Today
Bint Moussa: From Expo we tell the world environment tourism is the future
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Normalis Bint Musa, Chief Executive Officer of the Tourism Authority in the Malaysian state of Perak, said: “In line with the nature of the stage the world is going through, Perak focuses on ecotourism, by promoting tourist destinations in attractive forests and natural places that do not witness traffic or traffic large for individuals, which makes the tourist feel safe and healthy. ”
She added: “From Expo Dubai, we tell the world that Perak is a safe tourist destination, ready to receive Emirati, Arab and international tourists, which is why we are at Expo Dubai, which is the ideal platform for this work, in light of the fact that the whole world is in one place. Moreover, the UAE market in particular, the Gulf and Arab markets in general, is one of the most important markets for tourism in Perak.".
The CEO of Perak Tourism touched on the state ’ s tourism capabilities, such as the Geopark Resort – also an ecotourism producer – in the form of the Kinta Valley Geopark, which is located near the urban centers amazingly, and features many elements that include pristine nature, several specific geological sites, as well as torrential waterfalls, year-round, the Koala Gula Bird Sanctuary, and mangrove in Koala Ceya mangrove. Wang, Lumut, and many others.
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She explained that the ecotourism sector was mostly targeting the European market, but with the change of the world due to the virus, the area of   ecotourism has expanded to Arab tourism, so we are focusing on this region, starting from Dubai, because of the large numbers of Arab communities residing in Dubai, and also foreign, pointing to the great interest of the UAE to the issue of climate. environment and biodiversity.
She pointed out that the share of Perak state before the global health crisis, received the largest number of domestic tourists to Malaysia, estimated at 21.2 million, which led to the introduction of 7.8 billion Malaysian ringgit.
Bint Moussa stressed that the natural environment, ecosystems and biodiversity are precious treasures that must be protected for future generations.
They are also valuable products or tourist attractions, which can provide livelihoods for the local community.
Thus, the preservation of the natural environment, ecosystems and biodiversity, is necessary to protect the future.
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“Ecotourism sites can become the main source of income for local communities, taking into account the growing trend, where tourists prefer to head to nature for unique travel experiences, suited to their budget and preferences.
One obvious example is the growing popularity of lavish camping, which can be geared towards young people, families, backpackers and hikers.
Travelers of different categories can match their level of ability and tolerance to ecotourism products, or their attractions, depending on the chosen activities. ”
The Tourism Authority in the Malaysian state of Perak launched a sustainable environmental tourism campaign and signed several memorandums of understanding, including with MediaHub International Dubai, through its participation in the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, while the state is preparing to welcome Emirati and Arab tourists again, starting from February of the new year, relying on its tourism capabilities and advanced infrastructure.
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The Perak Tourism Authority and MediaHub International Dubai signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering 38 tourism and media categories for the Middle East markets, in cooperation with travel agencies in Perak, with the aim of increasing the number of tourists from the Middle East to Perak who are interested in beaches, shopping and ecotourism.
A memorandum of understanding was also signed between the Ipoh City Council « Capital » and « EVERGREEN MONIES », related to environmental and agricultural tourism, while another memorandum of understanding was between the Ipoh City Council, with « CHANG JIANG INTERNATIONAL », especially the exploitation of the abundant coffee production in the state, including traditional white coffee, traditional black coffee, and white coffee 3 in 1 (original and excellent). Zh), white coffee 2 in 1, and kao kao tea.
The latest memorandum was between Ipoh City Council and Bumiputera regarding sustainable development in the agricultural sector.
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Perak, starting from Expo 2020 Dubai, has identified to visitors and tourists of the Middle East, about 38 special packages, covering all areas and neighborhoods, where these packages offer a variety of options for tourists to discover Perak, such as: Koala Ipoh, Pulau Pancor, Lingong, Royal Bellium, Tunganj, Salama, Kanta Valley Geopark, Taping, Kanjer and many more.
It also classified several heritage and historical sites recognized by UNESCO for heritage, with the aim of preserving the geological heritage and promoting public awareness of it, while it launched a special eco-tourism resort « Quake Hill », which allows tourists to enjoy among the embrace of nature, away from the noise of modern buildings.
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Sedona Film Festival presents ‘Crowded Out’

“Crowded Out” is a powerful short documentary exploring over-tourism, featuring interviews with local residents and global experts. (Image provided by SIFF)

Originally Published: September 14, 2022 8:43 p.m.

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the third film in its four-week Sustainable Tourism Film Series. “Crowded Out: The Story of Overtourism” will show on Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre at 4 p.m. The event will also include a selection of “Sustainable Travel: Where Next?” short films along with a panel discussion.

“Crowded Out” is a powerful short documentary exploring overtourism, featuring interviews with local residents and global experts.

Overtourism occurs when there are too many visitors to a particular destination. When rent prices push out local tenants to make way for holiday rentals, when narrow roads become jammed with tourist vehicles, when tourists cannot view landmarks because of the crowds – these are all signs of overtourism.

And it is the backlash from local residents that has made overtourism news. Cities such as Barcelona, Venice and Dubrovnik, and places once thought of as remote such as Iceland and Skye have suffered firsthand, and the protests by local residents have spread.

There has been decades of virtually uncontrolled growth, and it has crossed a threshold: in many destinations, tourism now demonstrably creates more problems than benefits.

This special event will also include a selection of short films from “Sustainable Travel: Where Next?” This series includes short-form documentary films, featuring insightful stories from the global travel and tourism sector showing how they are driving sustainable travel and protecting these precious destinations.

Following the screenings, there will be a panel discussion with representatives the City of Sedona, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce, Keep Sedona Beautiful and the tourism and hospitality industry here.

“Crowded Out: The Story of Overtourism” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.

The final film in the Sustainable Tourism Series is:

Thursday, Sept. 29 at 4 p.m. “Vendemmia”

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A resident in a seaside town has said they find the behaviour of some tourists "appalling".

By Esther Marshall, Senior Travel Reporter

A local resident has said tourists are ruining their town (Image: Getty)

A local resident in a “small coastal town” has said they struggle to deal with their town’s tourism industry.

The anonymous local wrote on Reddit: “I live in a tourism hotspot and it annoys the h*** out of me and everyone else.

“Unfortunately it is one of the problems in living in a beautiful place, but during the summer it is a massive pain.

“While it of course brings jobs and money into the local area, on a personal level, it is far more negative than positive.”

Many tourist hotspots are struggling to cope with an influx of tourists post-pandemic. Venice has introduced a daily fee and Amsterdam has raised its tourist tax to be the highest in Europe.

The local resident added: “Ours is a small coastal town and just was never designed to take the volumes of people.

“Roads get blocked and quite frankly the behaviour of many visitors is utterly appalling, leaving rubbish and illegal parking.”

Another person agreed saying: “I live in a city that gets flooded with tourists every summer. I rely on public transport to get to work and from April until mid-October, I basically need to wake up half an hour early to get to work on time because there’s so much extra traffic.

“On top of that, the buses and trains are so full that I get to enjoy my trip to and from work standing in a tight, sweaty, crowded bus with lots of loud tourists and their massive backpacks and suitcases.”

Public transport can get overcrowded during peak tourist season which can make it difficult for local residents to get around.

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The mainstream media — television, print and digital — routinely cycle through the litany of crises gripping the world. One week they’ll tell us about the latest climate disaster. The next, the focus may shift to the war in Ukraine. A few days later, COVID-19’s latest variant might be trending. The hot topic of the day is picked up, described in isolation and then discarded.

What we never hear is the fact that these crises are, in fact, connected. They are symptoms of a global economic system that is not only driving up resource use and pollution; it is squeezing people financially, undermining democracy, concentrating wealth and power in the hands of unaccountable global corporations, and exacerbating conflict and violence.

In addition, recent events have highlighted how vulnerable we are because of our dependence on the global economy. Long-distance supply chains are failing around the world, and the cost of living is skyrocketing as a result.

This is clearest when it comes to our most basic need of all: food. At the grocery store, Americans are paying 10 percent more for food than a year ago, while the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization reports that global food prices hit record highs in March. In the United Kingdom, the price of chicken is set to soon match the price of beef.

Why? Largely because economic globalization — which, in short, involves using public monies and government regulations to favor exports over self-reliance — has ensured that we source our food from ever farther away, via ever longer, more complicated supply chains.

That means that when China shuts down in response to COVID, it affects the whole world. When Russia invades Ukraine, global supplies of grains, vegetable oil and chicken feed are jeopardized. When energy prices rise, so do food prices, because industrial agriculture for export is built on fossil fuel-based fertilizers and fuel-guzzling transport. When synthetic fertilizer production facilities shut down because the price of fracked gas is too high, chemical-dependent farmers’ yields fall.

And when fears grow, they snowball: Countries across the globe have halted food exports for fears of food insecurity.

This would not be nearly so big a problem if the entire globe hadn’t been made so dependent on global trade for basic needs. Consider the fact that global trade volume is now roughly 40 times greater than it was in 1950. As governments — at the behest of global corporations — continue to subsidize and regulate in favor of global trade, people’s lives and livelihoods are at the mercy of middlemen operating transnationally.

Thanks to globalization, food produced regionally or nationally is more likely to be exported than to feed the local population: They’ll eat food imported from elsewhere. The situation is now so absurd that countries regularly import and export nearly identical quantities of identical products. In 2019, for example, the United States imported 1.53 million tons of beef, even as it exported 1.51 million tons. In 2020, Germany was the world’s top importer of butter ($851 million), and also the fourth-largest exporter of butter ($653 million). That year, France both imported and exported about $1 billion worth of beef. These are not outliers but typical examples of “redundant” trade in the global economy.

The list of actual and potential hiccups along these fragile supply chains is virtually endless. Those we have experienced recently include pandemic lockdowns, a blockage in the Suez Canal, and avian flu outbreaks. Last week, the Royal Bank of Canada reported that one-fifth of the global container ship fleet is currently stuck in congestion.

These are but harbingers of worse to come. The global food system itself — based as it is on chemical-intensive industrial monocultures for export — has decimated seed and livestock diversity, and is rapidly eroding topsoil and depleting fertility in our most important food bowls. Add to all this the fact that this food system is responsible for up to 57 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions, and widespread food system collapse is very possibly imminent.

Can we assume that these and other real-world effects will finally lead to a rethinking of “comparative advantage” — a cornerstone of the modern economy? The 1817 theory — an article of faith among supporters of “free trade” and globalization — asserts that if countries specialize in what they produce best and trade for every other need, all countries will be better off.

The theory of comparative advantage may have been plausible 200 years ago, but globe-spanning supply lines make no sense in our increasingly fragile world. During the pandemic, most countries would have been far better off had they relied more on local production, rather than on specialized production for global trade.

Unfortunately, political leaders on both left and right have ignorantly continued to promote economic globalization despite its mounting costs. Their policies have enabled multinational corporations and banks to accumulate immense wealth: By 2000, more than half of the largest economies in the world were corporations. Their wealth enables them to distort the democratic process through campaign donations and vast lobbying efforts, and to spend billions of dollars shaping public opinion through advertising, data mining and media ownership. Trade agreements even allow transnational corporations to sue governments if environmentally or socially conscious laws or regulations get in the way of corporate profits. In short, globalization has reshaped society in the interest of unaccountable, internationally mobile corporations.

For many rather obvious reasons, this is a bad idea. For example, it is the main reason why governments have continuously failed to act on the climate crisis. It is why profit-driven media have become ever more polarizing and incendiary. It is why local businesses are being driven to bankruptcy by global giants, and why communities are being broken apart and amalgamated into ever-bigger, more anonymous, more resource-intensive megacities. It is why billionaires continue to get richer and richer, even as the majority of the world’s people must run ever harder and faster just to stay in place. As the resources needed to fuel this globalized system become more scarce, conflict both within and between countries is seen to rise.

The fact that these seemingly disparate issues are connected by their shared roots in the globalizing economic system is, perhaps counterintuitively, a reason for hope: By focusing on that root cause, we can more easily take steps that address all of those problems simultaneously.

And although we haven’t heard much about it in the media, initiatives across the world are proving the multiple benefits of shifting away from dependence on global corporations toward place-based, community businesses. These projects can be seen on every continent and constitute a movement toward what can best be described as “localization.”

Ordinary people are responding to the specter of food insecurity by boosting localized production of food and other basic needs. At the onset of the COVID pandemic, small farmers from Melbourne, Australia, to Mexico City were able to ramp up production in a matter of weeks to meet a doubling of demand, proving that local farms and businesses are not only much more resilient in the face of global crises but also far more responsive to the needs of their communities. We have heard from a number of sources that these farmers didn’t raise their prices, even though they ended up working harder and employing more people.

Similarly, people are organizing into informal community networks to help each other deal with the havoc of COVID lockdowns and — increasingly — climate shocks. In many cases, these informal groups have proven to be much more effective than centralized bureaucracies. They also galvanize community solidarity and lift people’s spirits in ways that simply cannot be achieved by large-scale organizations.

Because they’re happening under the radar, no figures will do justice to the proliferation of such informal groups. But it is telling that, in the U.K., more than 4,000 mutual aid groups emerged in 2020 alone.

Community mutual aid networks represent but one facet of a much broader movement for localization. Although sorely underrepresented in the mainstream media, concern for climate change, corporate rule and mental health are giving rise to a plethora of localizing responses.

A local food movement is growing on every continent. While the number of farmers’ markets in the U.S. has quadrupled over the last 20 years, organizations fighting for local food sovereignty are among the largest social movements in the world, representing more than 200 million small farmers.

Local food systems — which are based on small-scale, biodiverse production — not only dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions but actually regenerate the land. Studies by the Rodale Institute suggest that shifting to such techniques on all cultivated and pastureland would enable us to rebuild soils and sequester over 100 percent of current CO2 emissions. This doesn’t mean a reduction in production: Small farms produce up to five times more food per acre than industrial monocultures.

What’s more, reorganizing our economies around local interdependence instead of global dependence would significantly increase community prosperity. A 2021 U.K. study, for example, reveals that local food outlets create three times as many jobs for the same amount of food sold as supermarket chains.

The benefits of localization apply to more than just the food system. A case study on independent versus chain bookstores found that money spent locally left three times as much money in the local economy as money spent at a chain store — resulting in three times the job impacts, three times the income effects, and three times the tax proceeds to local government. Another study showed that every square foot of retail space occupied by a local business generates 70 percent more local economic impact than a chain store.

Meanwhile, regional government support for local, craft-based economies in some parts of rural India has increased earnings by more than 60 percent for hundreds of thousands of people, while slowing the widespread and damaging trend of hyper-urbanization.

Stronger local economies are important not only for the financial and employment benefits they provide, but also for the closer contact with nature and with community they offer. In a Norwegian study, the simple act of community gardening was shown to be more than twice as effective in treating depression as chemical antidepressants. Participants in such programs have overcome devastating mental illnesses and have described their experiences movingly (“as the garden began to bloom, we began to bloom”).

By understanding the root causes of our global crises, we can begin to identify systemic solutions. What’s more, we can also see that these solutions are already being pioneered by ordinary people all across the globe, acting with little if any government support but on goodwill and common sense.

This June, under the banner of “World Localization Day,” numerous projects and networks working toward economic localization are coming together to make their global movement known. The campaign demonstrates that localization is not about isolationism — in fact, cross-cultural collaboration is an integral part of the movement. World Localization Day is also an attempt to break the corporate stranglehold on information: While the mainstream media excels at highlighting the disparate symptoms of systemic breakdown, it fails to connect the dots between these symptoms, nor does it identify the plethora of real-life systemic alternatives.

The next time the daily news makes you painfully aware of the many crises we face, remind yourself that we don’t have to fight each problem on its own. We can instead expose their root causes and work together to withdraw dependence on the global system while reweaving local interdependence. We can join the movement to solve multiple crises at once.

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Hiker shares frustration after litter-picking during nature walk: 'Why do people do this?'

"We're a tourism hot spot. Yet the lack of respect for nature and others is staggering."

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Sometimes you just want to be able to enjoy the great outdoors in its natural state, so it can be frustrating when others don't show that same interest and instead throw their trash wherever they want.

One concerned Redditor said they go as far as picking up litter that others have discarded to keep their area cleaner, but a particularly bad pile led them to vent their disappointment on the subreddit r/awfuleverything

Littering is a major challenge in the outdoors, contributing to over 100 million pounds of waste in U.S. national parks annually. When not properly disposed of, trash can negatively affect wildlife habitats and even become a public health hazard. Over time, hazardous materials in litter may find their way into waterways, with an estimated seven billion tons of trash going into oceans annually. Items such as plastic bags can remain for 100 years before breaking down.

"Why do people do this?" asked the OP, intrigued at the apparent lack of respect for nature.

Industries such as tourism report up to twice as much litter compared to local residents. This has prompted popular destinations, such as the Khao Yai National Park in Thailand, to encourage more respect by mailing trash found back to tourists' homes. Potential consequences for littering include up to $14,500 or five years in jail,

Wildlife comes into contact with throwaway items easily, often mistaking items as food. If consumed, they eventually become ill or get infections. In some cases, they don't make it. In the UK, for example, there are 10,000 reports of animals found injured, trapped, or dead due to litter consumption.

From the stomachs of local squirrels to our favorite river beds, the chemicals dispersed by litter affect our health and many organisms around us.

The post generated much support from other users who understand the value of our natural world and why it should be respected. That respect is especially important when our warming planet needs all the help it can get through more people taking their impact on the environment seriously.

"We're a tourism hot spot. Yet the lack of respect for nature and others is staggering," one user said

Another user credited the OP for taking the time to pick up litter by commenting, "Thank you for using your time to make the planet a better place. It's really appreciated."

Fortunately, there are those like the OP taking their awareness into action, picking up litter or even mobilizing communities to protect the ecosystem, one cleanup at a time. These efforts don't have to be necessary, though, if more people can take the step of putting their own trash where it belongs and reminding their friends and family to do the same.

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Connie Mudore: What footprints do we, as tourists, leave behind?

Like most tourists, I'd come to a tropical paradise without thinking about environmental problems caused by mass tourism. With tourists gone due to COVID, endangered species' outlook had brightened.

When COVID broke out, I was an expat living in northern Thailand. In 2020, and most of 2021, the country had no access to COVID vaccines. The Thai government shut its borders to prevent the spread of disease. Most foreigners were locked out of Thailand. I was locked in.

Thailand's shutdown of international tourism reduced the spread of COVID and was good for the natural environment. Local media reported that endangered animals were returning to coastal areas. Unfortunately, the Thai economy is heavily dependent upon international tourism. For the Thai people, the shutdown was a financial disaster.

The government launched a program to boost domestic travel and offset the money lost from international tourists. It allocated $640 million to make flights and hotels within Thailand available at a deep discount. It was a chance for Thais to travel to stunning spots in their own country they'd never been able to afford.

Since I love to snorkel, Koh Lipe, Thailand's southernmost island, was on my bucket list. Fellow snorkelers told me the island was touristy but still had healthy coral that was home to 25% of the world's tropical fish. Now that the tourists were gone, it was prime time to go. Snorkeling in the skeletal remains of dead reefs on other trips with mobs of people had been depressing. Most islands in Thailand have damaged or dead reefs due to unmanaged tourism, coastal development, bleaching, and destructive fishing.

There were no direct flights from my home in Chiang Mai to Koh Lipe, so I flew first to sprawling Hat Yai, a city 500 miles south of Bangkok. There I took a minivan to a ferry landing. From the landing, a speedboat whisked passengers across turquoise waters to Koh Lipe. Strictly enforced COVID precautions required wearing masks and getting temperature checked in all public spaces including the boat.

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There were only a handful of passengers. The ferry rammed into waves for what felt like days but was actually only a couple of hours. By the time the boat arrived at Koh Lipe, most of the passengers were seasick. One sidecar motorbike taxi waited for customers at the landing but the driver looked at me warily. I was a foreigner who seemed ill; he asked to take my temperature. Fortunately, it was normal. Satisfied that I probably didn't have COVID, he let me climb aboard the taxi and then drove the rutted road to my hotel.

Due to the pandemic, my hotel's restaurant had cut back on the hours it was open, reduced staff, and offered a limited menu. A booking site I checked for other lodging said there were 133 hotels on Koh Lipe. Since the island is only two miles long and 1.5 miles wide, that number of hotels — even partially occupied — would mean wall-to-wall people. The thought stopped me dead in my tracks. Like most tourists, I'd come to a tropical paradise without thinking about environmental problems caused by mass tourism. With tourists gone, endangered species were now returning to their homes. Walking along the deserted beach, it struck me that while I could live without ever having been to Koh Lipe, endangered animals had no choice.

After each snorkel, on my way back to the hotel, I walked past piles of plastic bags that had washed up from the sparkling sea onto the beach and through the island's deserted walking street. Its shuttered shops and restaurants made me wonder what the locals were doing to survive.

As hoped, Koh Lipe's snorkeling was good. The reefs were mostly healthy hump coral in shades of brown with patches of pink and purple. Many types of colorful fish glided through the clear water, including a school of silver trevally that formed a giant swirling funnel. But if things continued the way they had before the pandemic, the reefs' and its inhabitants' days were numbered.

The pandemic gave Thais, and everyone else, the chance to rethink business as usual. Thais questioned whether continuing to rely on international mass tourism was a good idea. The rest of us might wonder the same. Is it necessary to destroy the planet in order to take a vacation? For the sake of our world, there has to be another way.

Connie Mudore lived abroad for over a decade. Two years ago, she and her two cats put down roots in Rochester. Originally hailing from the Midwest, Connie enjoys Rochester's small town/big city vibe.

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Content: President George Vella on Friday warned about the destruction of the natural environment that was being allowed to happen as a result of excessive development.

Addressing an event about Corallo, a marine conservation project, at San Anton Palace, Vella warned that "while promoting all this love for things linked to the sea, we cannot allow our land to be eroded, abused, destroyed".

He also expressed hope that the untouched marine environment would not be exploited for commercial and industrial interests.

"Once one reaches my age, they realise that if we are not careful, the sea will suffer the same faith suffered by land... and this can also happen to sites within conservation areas," he said.

The President noted that those who, years ago, spoke fervently about environmental protection used to be perceived as people who were academically obsessed with the topic. Nowadays people had realised that whatever happened to the environment around us was intrinsically linked to life itself.

"It is a cycle. If we don't make sure that the environment around us is protected from destruction or deterioration, we will pay the price one way or another," Vella said, noting that over the years, many had witnessed the deterioration of the coastline.

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Fish farming contributes to contamination of idyllic places

"Fish farming nowadays contributes to our economy, however, it also contributes to the contamination and destruction of several places that were once deemed heaven on earth.

"There was a time when Hurd's Bank was heaven on earth, a breeding ground for several species. Pollution and anchor dragging has destroyed it all...

"I don't believe transshipping and longtime berthing are rendering much to the economy and, additionally, we are risking the wellbeing of the environment and our economy in the event of strong winds or some other incident."

Vella, who said he felt strongly about the topic and was pained by the current state of affairs, warned that wrecks on their own would not attract diving tourists.

If the natural beauty of diving sites was not protected, there could be a repeat of what happened in Xlendi, where foreigners who once loved the area no longer visited the seaside locality.

Everyone could see what was being "allowed to happen": authorities that had been set up as watchdogs should not simply claim they were following the rules. If rules needed to be amended, then they should be amended, Vella said.

"Fifty, 60 years ago, no one could foresee the current environmental destruction around us: concrete and glass erected everywhere," he said, calling for investment in a generation of children who spoke up in favour of the protection of heritage irrespective of partisan interests.

Islands destroyed by excessive development

The president sounded a further warning: several islands that used to depend on tourism had been destroyed by excessive development, he said.

He lamented that those drawing up the assessments of sites earmarked for development paid only lip service to vegetation and garigue. The protection was trumped by the "high figures" in regard to development.

Vella also warned about the impact of environmental destruction on the tourism industry and on the locals' quality of life.

It was not about how much money one had in his pocket, but about how and whether that person could enjoy those funds, Vella noted.

Inequalities were created when one could no longer enjoy fresh air in Malta, and had to seek it in Sicily, among others, he said.

The President thanked the Malta Environment and Resources Authority, the University of Malta and Heritage Malta for their collaboration on the Corallo project.

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Call to protect scenic valleys, rivers from pollution

September 28, 2021

MANSEHRA: The hikers, trekkers and people associated with the tourism industry have demanded the government to protect the scenic valleys and rivers from environmental pollution.

“The scenic valleys in Mansehra and rest of the Hazara division are facing the enormous challenges to natural beauty and environment because of the pollution and changes happening owing to the weather changes,” a member of the International Union of Nature, Sahibzada Jawad Alfaizi told a gathering held at the mountainous resort of Nasar Bagh to mark the International Tourism Day here on Monday.

The hikers, trekkers and tour operations from the Hazara division attended the event and announced to remove garbage from Saiful Muluk lake and Lolupatsar before the current season wraps up.

“It is unfortunate that people living around the Indus River, Kunhar River and Siren River have dropped commercial and domestic sewerage lines in those rivers, polluting water and environment,” Alfazi said.

Niaz Shahzad, a mountaineer, said the Kaghan valley attracted hundreds of thousands of families in summer every year but this picturesque valley was littered by the local business community and tourists.

Waseem Azam, a trekker, said the most of the participants had explored the exotic meadows and scenic destinations in Siren, Konsh and other alpine valleys in the division, adding the government should develop road and other infrastructure if it was sincere in attracting the international tourists.

“A record number of the foreign tourists for the first time since terrorism plagued the country visited the Kaghan valley and Gilgit-Baltistan and if roads and other tourism-related infrastructure was developed, the tourism could attract the foreign exchange reserves,” another a mountaineer, Muzammil Shah, said.

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Tourism in 2023.
Eastern Europe ’ s Decline, Saudi Arabia and China Prosperity Key to Recovery
Unlike many other industries, there is no single clear product in the industry, as it includes a range of different industries, aviation, road transport, accommodation and touring between different attractions, travel companies, restaurants, souvenir shops and other activities all fall within the broad concept of the tourism industry.
Tourism, however, is usually defined as the travel of a person or group of people and the stay in a place outside their usual environment for less than a year for the purpose of recreation, seeking treatment, or for other reasons.
During the past three decades, the tourism sector has rebounded globally, but the Coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly been a moment of severe setback for the sector and its development, and has taken it back a lot, yet the profitability of the industry makes many countries have real incentives to invest in policies that allow the development of travel and tourism.
The economic attractiveness of the tourism sector does not negate that expectations about the ability of the global tourism scene to recover this year and return to what it was before the Coronavirus pandemic remain controversial.
A paradoxical set of factors is influencing the tourism landscape this year.
The Russian-Ukrainian war is not over and there is no sign of this, which has negative economic repercussions on the two belligerent neighbors, and therefore the possibility of a decrease in the number of tourists coming from the two countries and a decline in their financial capacity, which is very likely.
Taking into account that Russian and Ukrainian tourists are a major driver of the tourism sector in many countries of the Eastern Mediterranean region, we can recognize the negative impact of the war on the tourism sector in a number of global tourist destinations.
On the other hand, China is opening its doors and abandoning the zero-covid-policy, suggesting that Chinese tourists can return to the world stage and revive the international tourism market, at the same time, the recession is likely to hit the global economy, and this will have a severe impact on the world tourism markets, but the growing dollar strength suggests that the American tourist is likely to be a major player in the international tourism market this year.
Therefore, a diverse and conflicting set of factors will leave their mark on the international tourism market in 2023, and in this context, the Economist polled the opinions of a number of experts in the field of tourism to draw a picture of the international tourism scene and its possible consequences.
Alex Dean, the former chief executive of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), is optimistic about the general course of the international arena this year, without ruling out the possibility of some unrest.
During the past year, inbound tourism spending increased by 112 per cent compared to 2021, despite inflation that hit the global economy in the second half of 2022, and tourists spending per trip shows an increase of 13 per cent at 2022 prices, with an average of $1,331 per tourist worldwide.
By 2023, researcher Alex Dean expects total tourism spending to exceed $1.4 trillion internationally, with global tourist arrivals rising 30 percent.
Hotels, restaurants and airports are likely to struggle to cope with labor shortages, wage requirements and rising food and energy prices, but international airlines will make remarkable profits this year, benefiting from increased passenger numbers, after two years of consecutive losses, with the International Air Transport Association predicting that airlines will suffer a combined net loss of $9.7 billion in 2022, compared to $180 billion in 2020-2021. ".
For her part, Dr. Orla Liu, professor of international economics at the University of Bristol, pointed out that most estimates suggest that the number of tourists arriving globally is about 1.6 billion, which is less than the number of tourists in 2019, i.e. before the Corona pandemic, which reached 1.8 billion tourists.
“The tourism path will of course vary from region to region, and international reports indicate that some parts of the Middle East will witness a clear tourism recovery, specifically Saudi Arabia, which has an attractive physical and cultural infrastructure for tourism.
Overall, the Middle East saw a very strong tourism recovery in 2022, with tourist arrivals rising 287 per cent year-on-year from January to July 2022, bringing them closer to the 2019 level.
“Saudi Arabia, which has witnessed the resumption of the Hajj season, has big plans especially for the tourism sector within the framework of the Kingdom ’ s Vision 2030, including the development of the Red Sea region and the construction of a number of international hotels on different islands, while it will be different for Eastern Europe, which will not return to the previous levels of the Coronavirus until 2025 due to the impact of the Ukrainian war. ”
However, some argue that the most influential factor in this year ’ s international tourism trajectory will be China and the return of Chinese tourists to the global tourism scene.
Lauren Phillip, the former CEO of Visit Britain, points out that in the years before COVID-19, China was the world ’ s most important source of international travelers, with 155 million Chinese tourists spending more than $250 billion outside their borders in 2019, but this generosity declined dramatically in the following years due to the country ’ s closure of its borders. With them comes the hope that international tourism will recover its lost health once again.
The top tourist destinations for Chinese are in the Asia-Pacific region, specifically Australia, Thailand, Japan and Hong Kong, and the United States and the United Kingdom ranked among the top tourist attractions for Chinese.
“Travel bookings during the Lunar New Year holiday, which falls between January 21 and 27, have risen 540 per cent as a result of the accumulation of bank deposits by Chinese households in recent years due to repeated closures, ” said Loren Phillip.
"The tourism sector in Europe knows the importance of Chinese tourists, so we are currently in a conflict between officials of airlines, airports, tourism companies and major hotels that stand united against politicians and health officials in the European Union who recommend medical tests for Chinese tourists before they set foot on European soil to make sure they are not infected with COVID-19," she said.
But the role that Chinese tourists will play in the international tourism map this year does not contradict the view of eco-tourism expert Teddy Finley that climate change could have negative repercussions on the scale of tourism recovery.
“Climate change is beginning to affect some of the major tourist destinations.
Popular ski resorts lack snow and summer resorts have been affected by drought and wildfires, and in 2023 those effects will be even more pronounced if weather-related events continue to worsen. ”
According to Teddy Finley, tourism accounts for 5-8% of greenhouse gases, and increasing travelers ’ awareness of the environmental consequences of tourism could change their tourism patterns and destinations, according to a study by the European Investment Bank, 37% of Chinese, 22% of Europeans and the same percentage of Americans expressed concerns about air travel as a result of climate change, but at the same time they were willing to pay higher prices for more. Eco-friendly options on their tour.
But with talk about the continuation of the US Federal Reserve in raising interest rates in the United States and continuing inflation to hit the joints of the global economy on a large scale, the possibility of an economic recession remains a concern for many experts, especially in the United States and Europe. Risks of economic uncertainty, especially since the "home quarantine" during the COVID-19 pandemic allowed the accumulation of savings that could be used at the moment regardless of the economic situation.
However, Dr. Max Elbe, professor of international trade, believes that a recession, if it happens, will have multiple repercussions on the path of international tourism.
"If the recession is accompanied by a significant rise in the value of the US dollar against other international currencies, we can see a significant increase in the number of tourists coming from the US and countries whose national currency is pegged to the dollar such as the Gulf region, and even if this does not offset the decline in the total number of tourists globally, the spending capacity of this group of tourists means that the international return from tourism activity will be high even as tourist arrivals."
But Dr. Elby believes that the most realistic possibility is that the economic recession will lead tourists to revise travel plans so that tourist arrivals do not shrink as much as to re-choose the most budget-friendly destinations, look for destinations with good value for limited financial capabilities, adapt to the recession by shortening the trip or choose cheaper destinations and rely on more price comparison platforms, or change travel times to non-peak times.
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ESG Megatrends _ Top 9 Sustainable Travel Destinations in the World Booking.com: Country Park Policies for Hong Kong
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Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is increasingly permeating every aspect of our lives. In recent years, an emerging issue called “sustainable tourism ” is poised to impact outbound Hong Kong people.
One of the world ’ s largest travel platforms, Booking.com, has listed Hong Kong as one of the world ’ s nine sustainable tourism destinations in its latest sustainable tourism research. In an interview with this newspaper, Booking.com said that Hong Kong was selected not only because the city is covered by country parks and has created an eco-friendly environment, but also because of the “plastic ” measures introduced by the Hong Kong government,“ simple changes can start to make a huge difference. ” It's a big difference. "
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In addition to Hong Kong, the other 8 sustainable destinations selected by Booking.com include Monterey, USA; Utrecht, Netherlands; Baie Sainte Anne, Seychelles; Cork, Ireland; Gothenburg, Sweden; Akumal, Mexico; Trondheim, Norway; and Vancouver, Canada. and ouver).
Knowledge: What is sustainable tourism?
“Sustainable tourism ” refers to the fact that tourists visit a place, the natural environment and social culture of the place will not be affected, but will benefit from the tourism industry, and encourage tourists to go into the community and spend money, and promote environmental and cultural sustainable development to achieve the green concept.
Travellers can practice sustainable travel in transportation, accommodation, food, luggage preparation, shopping and excursions, such as choosing airlines with carbon reduction solutions; bringing their own hygiene products; choosing accommodation with green ideas; choosing low-carbon and local foods; avoiding ecologically damaging souvenirs; participating in eco-tours; walking more and cycling more.
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Akimi Takemura, Regional Director for North Asia at Booking.com, which operates in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau, said the selected destinations have a large number of amazing accommodation experiences and are trusted with third-party certifications.
Among them, Hong Kong ’ s green buildings and action against carbon emissions, which aim to create an eco-friendly environment, are the top reasons.
She added that Hong Kong, which is made up of country parks and natural areas, offers the best climbing opportunities in Asia and is a dream destination for outdoor sports enthusiasts. She also said she was pleased to see the implementation of a number of measures to support sustainable tourism, including the “Go Plastic ” initiative launched in April this year, which requires hotels to switch to non-plastic tableware and toiletries to help make their journeys greener.
For Hong Kong ’ s attractive sustainable travel itinerary, Akimi Takemura recommends 3 attractions.
First, you can take the Peak Tram to enjoy the view from the vibrant city skyline to the tranquil green mountains, from Victoria Harbour to the South China Sea. For the country trip, she suggested exploring the Wetland Park and Mai Po Nature Reserve, and she appreciated the sustainable development concept of Sai Kung through waste management, eco-tourism and conservation efforts. Protected areas and hiking trails.
Sustainable tourism as an important business opportunity
Booking.com and parent company Booking Holdings have set a goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2040 by 2022, and aim to achieve more than half of all bookings by 2027 through sustainable services. According to the latest Booking.com survey data, 83% of global travelers believe sustainable travel is important, and 75% of tourists want to be more environmentally conscious on their next trip. 60% of travellers expressed interest in sustainable travel rewards in mobile apps, reflecting the growing popularity of sustainable travel, which is also an important business opportunity for the industry.
In 2021, Booking.com launched its Sustainable Travel Program, which encourages property synthesis partners to invest in and implement sustainability measures, and will showcase third-party certified accommodations with sustainability certifications on the platform, which currently has more than 16,500 properties with third-party sustainability certifications. Choices.
While many of our accommodation partners have implemented multiple sustainability initiatives and have even been officially certified, she said that most are still in the early stages and many still don ’ t know how to get started, and that there is still a clear gap between the number of properties that have third-party recognition and eco-labels and the group ’ s current global scale and penetration, and that there is a need to take action in these areas to make an impact.
Sustainable travel itineraries recommended by Booking.com
Monterey, USA: An ecotourism hotspot where visitors can learn about the wildlife in Point Lobos Guided Nature Walk with a guided two-hour hike.
Saint Honore, Seychelles: Visit St Anne Marine National Park, the first marine reserve in the southwest Indian Ocean, to snorkel in the coral reefs and admire marine life.
Gothenburg, Sweden: Explore Gothenburg ’ s famous attractions, such as the Gothenburg Museum of Art and the North Sea coast, on an eco-friendly Gothenburg bike tour.
Ekumar, Mexico: Visit the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore the coastal habitats of dolphins, manatees and birds.
Trondheim, Norway: Recognized as Norway ’ s premier cycling centre, the entire city is covered with bikes to encourage visitors to explore in two rounds.
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AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there.

Travel is finally open again and everyone is trying to make the most of it. But while you're at it, think about how you can make your travel more eco-friendly by leaving a smaller carbon footprint behind.

Sustainable tourism is all about reducing tourism's negative impacts and maximising its positive benefits for communities, cultures, ecosystems, and the planet, both for immediate impact and for future generations to come.

Here's how to be a more sustainable traveller:

Choose a destination that values sustainability

Did you know that choosing to travel to a conservation-minded destination is one of the most important things travellers can do? As a general rule, the shorter the distance you travel from home, the lower your carbon footprint.

Likewise, destinations that value their natural and cultural heritage not only elevate the quality of the travel experience, but also greatly support the livelihoods of those who work in the travel industry.

According to the 2022 Environmental Performance Index (a measure of the country's performance on high-priority environmental issues), Denmark, UK and Finland, take the top slots respectively as the world's most sustainable countries.

Get off the beaten path

Avoid over-crowded tourist trips and look beyond the trending top 10 bucket list destinations of the moment by getting off the beaten path.

While it may be tempting to go to the more popular places that everyone else is visiting, it is usually more rewarding to go somewhere that's still less traversed and off most people's radars.

Instead of going big and expected, visit smaller cities and help spread (economic) tourism benefits to other local communities.

If you do choose to visit crowded and popular cities, consider doing so outside peak (tourist) period times.

Tip: If you're planning a cruise, opt for a small ship cruise line because they can visit smaller ports and can help alleviate tourism pressure on common cruise destinations.

Visit parks and protected areas – but be responsible

National parks, marine sanctuaries, and other protected areas play an important role in protecting the planet's natural resources and biodiversity.

Many countries rely on tourism fees such as entrance fees and operator permits to preserve these special places and help fund the conservation activities necessary to protect these areas, while also providing income to local communities.

Just remember not to litter, to stay on clearly marked trails, and to leave the wildlife alone!

Support local economies

According to The World Tourism Organisation, out of every $100 spent during a trip, sometimes as little as only $5 actually benefits the destination! This means a huge missed opportunity for travel to support local economies.

Choose to book your trip from travel and environmentally-conscious activity providers that ensure tourism dollars go directly to local communities instead of big-chain businesses.

If possible, consider visiting places that need (economical) support such as somewhere that needs rebuilding after a disaster (earthquakes, hurricane, tsunami, etc).

Travel and tourism are one of the fastest ways to recovery and travellers can help further by volunteering in environmental and social projects to help rebuild the devastated communities.

Use eco-friendly modes of transportation

It's no surprise that travel is a significant contributor to climate change, with air travel and driving making up the largest part of tourism's carbon footprint.

Though all modes of transportation require energy, some are more efficient and cleaner than others, how you get to and from and around your destination makes a difference.

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In addition to travelling slowly via trains or bicycles (the environmental impact of a bike is zero) for example, there are other ways that you can reduce travel carbon emissions.

An extra bonus: slow travel is also better for the environment since it reduces the amount of carbon emissions generated by flying or driving between destinations.

However, remember that there's no one-size-fits-all guideline for which method of transportation is best, since carbon footprint also depends on the type of energy being used. Hence the most sustainable option will vary from one destination to the next.

For instance, electric trains in the Netherlands are powered by wind energy and public transport in Luxembourg is free, meaning you can save money and help the environment by hopping on a train, a tram, or a bus instead of renting a car.

Book eco-friendly accommodations

Before booking your next trip, consider how your choice of accommodation affects the local ecosystem.

A zero-plastic policy, using renewable energy from solar panels, a rainwater filtration system, planting trees and serving local produce for meals are all good examples of a hotel being eco-friendly.

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Limit energy use and conserve water

Everyone loves a long, hot shower after a whole day of sightseeing but give a thought to how much energy and water is being wasted like this.

Make your stay as eco-friendly as possible by conserving local water and energy resources, turning off electronics not in use, and avoiding unnecessary laundering of bedsheets and towels.

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Content: Nelson’s Thor Smestad (third from the left) is seen here at a tree planting ceremony April 18 at a school in the Brazilian community of Alter do Chão. Smestad and his partners have been working with the Indigenous Borari to replant trees at a local tourism destination. Smestad is joined here by (L-R) the local Chief Neca Borari, his tree-planting partner Diêgo Figueiredo de Siqueira Simplício, three students and two professors. Photo: Submitted

On a beach in the Amazon, a Nelson man is helping restore the rainforest

Thor Smestad and his team are fixing what tourists have ruined in Brazil

Nelson’s Thor Smestad once dreamed of visiting the Amazon rainforest. Now, seed by seed and tree by tree, he’s helping to restore a tiny, important part of it.

Across the Tapajos River from Alter do Chão, a small community in northeastern Brazil, is Ilha do Amor. The long peninsula of sand and trees is mostly submerged when the river is high during the early months of the year, but from September to December it is crucial to Alter do Chão’s economy.

Small restaurants are built and tourists flock to the beach that in 2009 was named by The Guardian as the best in Brazil.

But the Ilha do Amor has suffered degradation due to the visitors, which has resulted in the tree cover receding from the beach

“There’s very heavy tourist use and the local Indigenous community, the Boraris, they’re well aware of what’s going on,” says Smestad. “They’ve been planting some trees, but it needs to be done on a bigger scale and a more co-ordinated approach.”

Smestad, who has worked in forestry in B.C. since the early 1980s, had long hoped to work in Brazil. In 2017 he spent six weeks learning about tropical reforestation at an ecological reserve near Rio de Janeiro. A year later he bought a motorcycle in Sao Paulo and began travelling north. That led him to Alter do Chão, and a vital beach in need of trees.

Smestad and his partners Diêgo Figueiredo de Siqueira Simplício, a lawyer who works in environmental law, forester Waldeir dos Santos Pereira and Katherin Daniela León Pinto have established the Alter do Chão Reforestation and Agroforestry Center of the Amazon (ACRAA).

There, Smestad is working with the Boraris to grow local tree species at their nursery and restore tree cover in an approximately 10-kilometre area. The community, he said, has been enthusiastic for the project.

“With ecological restoration, if you can identify a high-value site that is also highly degraded, and you introduce the appropriate plants to restore it, then people will be interested. They will want your help. That’s one of the things about this place is it is really beautiful here, but there’s problems. Those problems for us are like an opportunity.”

Ilha do Amor is a peninsula in the Amazon and a popular tourism destination. But the visitors have led to a loss of tree cover. Photo: Submitted

ACRAA began germinating seeds in 2020, and last February planted their first trees. They are required to plant only using native seeds in the area where they were collected — the local tree species is the Comandá — and have also expanded to growing fruit trees.

Smestad said soya farms are a profitable option in an economically depressed region of Brazil, but they are also leading to deforestation of the area. He sees agroforestry, which incorporates the growing of food crops into reforestation, as a viable alternative.

“People are really stressed for money. The pandemic has made it a lot worse. So there needs to be solutions that bring capital.”

As their work begins to bear fruit, Smestad has already begun considering what else can be done.

His team has held tree planting ceremonies at local schools where he hopes to help built smaller nurseries taken care of by students.

He also envisions having tourists pay for a stay that includes contributing work to the reforestation of the area.

“It’s really satisfying when you look at an area and it looks beautiful,” he says. “It’s degraded when you start and when you’re done it looks beautiful. There’s nothing more satisfying than doing that.”

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Content: Ecology and Development Ocean Recreation Can Be Sustainable
As the COVID-19 pandemic slows, people return to social and natural environments, including recreational and sightseeing activities.
In Taiwan, surrounded by the sea, the popularity of water recreation activities can be expected.
In a world where isolation has ended, people have gone out in waves, and the term “retaliatory travel ” has emerged, representing not only a doubling of recreational activities that could not be done during the past epidemic, but also the sudden impact of recreational activities on the economic, social and ecological environment.
The beautiful ocean attracts people to get close to each other, but with the rising tide of ocean recreation, how to maintain the balance between economic development and marine ecology is an important issue.
The pollution generated by a large number of marine recreational activities includes garbage and sewage. Can the basic services in coastal areas handle and accommodate this pollution? What is the impact on marine ecology?
Whether it is from the perspective of passenger experience, environmental protection, or local residents, it will not be a happy situation.
Since the epidemic slowed in 2022, popular marine activities such as Hsiao Liuchiu are facing an unprecedented influx of tourists. Visitors to the intertidal zone and water sports are almost filling the sea, not to mention the impact on the marine habitats in this area.
For example, millions of tourists visit Penghu Island, which has exceeded the water consumption that the local area can provide; a large number of tourists go into the water activities, but do not pay attention to whether sunscreen or cosmetics ingredients are friendly to the marine environment, and the crowd has led to more stampedes on coral reefs.
According to Greenpeace ’ s August survey in Little Ryukyu, the coral around Little Ryukyu and its associated populations are gradually declining.
Take snorkeling for all ages, for example, tourists are full of expectations to prepare for snorkeling, but they can see the water is full of people.
It was hard to squeeze into the water but found that the water only saw the hands and feet of other tourists, garbage and bleached dead coral; in the beautiful coral reef, the fish did not see a few, what is the mood? It must be a bad experience.
In addition to increasing development opportunities for local residents, the hotel also attracts external investment, such as a corporate group planning to build an international hotel in Hsiao Ryukyu. However, because the land area does not meet the standard of environmental evaluation, causing local residents to protest, and its impact on the marine ecology is also a hidden concern.
In order to take into account the development of marine recreation and marine ecology, it is necessary to carry out appropriate policy planning and implement management measures in existing marine protected areas or marine recreation spots.
In the case of Keelung Tidal Amusement Park, for example, because of the rapid increase in recreational population, marine recreational activities were started in 2023; for example, diving requires an international license and prior application to launch, and the total number of people allowed to swim is controlled.
In areas that do not have a clear management area, marine protection zones can be planned and relevant regulatory measures can be formulated to effectively manage pro-sea activities, avoid tourists from returning home, and reduce the damage to the living environment of local residents, so that the marine ecosystem can be sustainable.
It is important to develop marine education and cultivate the concept of ocean friendliness for all people to be close to the ocean in order to jointly safeguard the marine ecological environment.
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The recognition of the role of the tourism sector in spurring growth towards achieving the economic diversification, especially in countries rich in natural resources, is gaining momentum. This is a result of the capacity of the sector to generate employment and revenue and positively contribute to infrastructural development and overall economic growth.

Resource-rich countries have a long history of strong dependence on a narrow range of commodity resources as the driver of economic activities and as source of foreign exchange earnings. Nigeria, for instance, has long concentrated on crude oil, as the main source of revenue generation and the principal component of total exports. Consequently, its economy has been highly susceptible to both internal and external shocks from vandalization of oil pipelines which limits production capacity, and reduction in oil prices at the international market, respectively. The concentration on a narrow range of export products and structural stagnation has been linked with fiscal policy instability and jobless economic growth.

Today, the tourism sector has not just become one of the world’s fastest-growing sectors but has also turned out to be one of the prime sectors capable of spurring overall economic growth and engendering economic diversification. The tourism sector is a dynamic one and has been acknowledged as a sunrise sector capable of transforming the growth trajectory of an economy and switching it on for sound and inclusive growth. That the sector, thought to be hypersensitive to shocks, has continued to witness sustained growth despite occasional shocks of global violence and terrorism, political uprisings, health pandemics and other natural disasters, is signal to its strength and resilience.

In pursuit of regional and global agendas such as the African Union Agenda 2063, the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), countries are fast realizing the huge potential of tourism activities in driving the economy and giant strides are being made in the development of and investment in the sector. This is evident in the fact that the tourism sector was the world’s third leading sector in foreign trade in 2018, contributing 10.4% to global GDP, trailing behind chemicals and fuels but ahead of automotive products, accounting for 30% of global service exports (UNWTO, 2019).

For the seventh consecutive year, global tourism exports have outgrown merchandise exports, helping to reduce trade deficits in many countries. The sector, apart from forming linkages with other sectors, such as entertainment, transportation and housing, also contributes significantly to employment generation, providing one in ten (10%) of all jobs globally. Besides, the 2030 projections of the sector indicate that it is expected to continue growing rapidly, through consistent increase in global tourist arrivals, which stood at 1.4 billion in 2018, and forecast to reach 1.8 billion by 2030, representing a forecast of 3.3% yearly growth (UNWTO, 2019). This clearly illustrates the growing size of the global tourist market.

Although the global tourist market is still dominated by rich countries, such as France, Spain and USA, the share of African and other developing countries in international tourist arrivals and receipts is experiencing rapid growth (UNWTO, 2019). For instance, international tourist arrivals in Africa in 2018 totalled 67 million (7% growth), generating international tourism receipts of about $38 billion (2% growth) and contributing about 8.1% to the total GDP on the continent (UNWTO, 2019; WTTC, 2019). The rapidly growing tourism sector in Africa could be attributed to the continent’s strategic intervention in the sector through the Tourism Action Plan (TAP)2 adopted in 2004, which was a strategy for ensuring sustainable tourism on the continent. The TAP recognises tourism as one of the priority sectors for catalysing growth and development on the continent and, thus, intended to turn Africa into tourists’ choice destination.

However, in order for tourism to grow in any country, certain requirements such as decent roads, reliable power, and clean water has to be available. In all three categories, Nigeria has failed to deliver. Movement will be hampered if the roads are terrible. According to data, the majority of Nigeria’s famous tourism destinations are in rural areas that lack these essential infrastructures. This lack of has proven to be a significant deterrent to potential tourists. As most of our tourist locations are inadequately managed, there is also a lack of management of existing infrastructure. Our beaches are overcrowded and other tourist destinations lack basic amenities that ensure guest comfort and contentment.

Nigeria has become one linked with terrorism, robbery, and kidnappings over the years. These vices have exacerbated Nigeria’s tourism-related concerns. Following similar difficulties, other countries have issued warnings to their nationals about the hazards of visiting Nigeria.

Zamfara State actually has some breath taking tourist attraction such as the National Gallery of Art, Kwiambana Forest Reserve, Kiyawa City Walls, Bakalori Dam etc. However, considering the persistent issues of insecurity, no one in his or her sane mind will opt for such a state and by extension that would have deprived the nation of prospective revenue generation. The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation is no exception to the fact that Nigeria has very strong legislative policies on paper. The difficulty has always been in putting the plan into action.

Back in 2016, the Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Lai Mohammed had disclosed that the government plans to establish arts and craft centres across the 774 local government areas of the country and that the federal government had concluded arrangements to retrieve all artefacts and portraits stolen from ancient Benin Kingdom and sold abroad which were found at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. Fast forward to 2021; your guess is as good as mine on the implementation of the above federal disclosures.

Given that the wealthy upper class (mainly political figures) travel abroad for medical treatment on a regular basis, it is not unusual for tourists to be put off visiting Nigeria. There is a persistent dread that in the event of an emergency, the country will not be able to save a foreign national’s life.

As, the global tourism industry is witnessing significant growth, it remains undeniable that, when fully developed, the tourism sector can significantly contribute to employment, revenue and overall economic growth.

Unfortunately, the performance of the Nigerian tourism sector has been unimpressive, with an insignificant contribution to employment and economic growth, to the point that Nigerians now pay more for international tourism than what the country receives from both domestic and international tourists. Indications are that this could be the result of sub-standard tourism assets and the underdevelopment of the Nigerian tourism sector in general, in terms of policy framework and uniqueness of the assets the country is blessed with. In any case, the infrastructural development is key to tourism development, especially security, electricity and air transport infrastructure which are positive determinants of tourism development.

Despite the insignificant contributions of tourism to economic development in Nigeria, the sector should not be written off. Instead, the focus should be on resolving the underlying challenges hindering its development. The sector should be given adequate attention to fully maximise its potential and contribute to the economic diversification drive of the government.

• Oladeji writes from Lagos.

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DAMMAM – Experts stressed that the Kingdom ’ s taking the lead of the “Green Middle East ” initiative stems from the great interest in the environmental axis through its unlimited support to improve the environmental scene and confront natural disasters, pointing out that agricultural development is a necessary condition to strengthen the economy, praising the initiative ’ s tracks, which are essential to achieve environmental sustainability.
They explained to Al-Youm that the initiative will raise afforestation rates in various regions of the Middle East, which will positively affect the environment, increase vegetation cover, which benefits from lower temperatures, filtering and ridding the atmosphere of toxins and dust, preventing the phenomena of dredging and erosion of the terrain, maintaining soil moisture, nutrient cycle, reducing the consumption of raw materials, and improving oxygen quality.
Jeddah Chamber Board Member Ibrahim Batterjee said that the Kingdom has launched the two greatest initiatives witnessed by the environmental history in the world, namely “Green ” and“ Green Middle East ”, enabling it to play a greater role as a supporter of environmental action and climate action in the region, within the framework of Vision 2030. He pointed out that these environmental initiatives, which will cost more than the budgets of a large number of countries, will have significant economic and environmental effects not only in the region, but also in the whole world, and that many reports and studies confirmed that the total areas of desertification and threatened by desertification in the Arab countries constitute about 86.7% of the total area, and that the percentage of degraded land is estimated at 60%, of which 26% is severely degraded. According to these reports, the forms of degradation in the lands of the Arab region are varied and multiple, in addition to the decline of biodiversity and the deterioration of ecosystems.
He pointed out that the reasons for the deterioration are due to human activities, which are exacerbated by the pressure of the increasing population and the nature of the dry and arid climate, which prevails about 90% of the area of the Arab world, the removal of vegetation, erroneous agricultural practices, overgrazing, urban expansion and mining.
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Bandar Al-Murr said that the Kingdom ’ s work with neighboring countries in the region within the “Green Middle East ” initiative will form an environmental belt to reduce sand and dust storms and desertification phenomenon and reduce pollutants, stressing that the Kingdom always adopts balanced and integrated policies through planning and implementing development programs and projects to ensure that they do not negatively affect the environment. He pointed out that since the launch of environmental initiatives by His Highness the Crown Prince, they have met with great local and global interaction, which stems from the desire of communities to reduce pollution and negative effects on the environment, pointing out that the summit is working to establish a unified framework for efforts to implement common environmental commitments. Reclamation of 200 million hectares of degraded land through afforestation, reducing global carbon emissions by 2.5% and reducing carbon emissions from oil and gas production in the region by more than 60%.
The environmental concern Marwan Al-Bukhari said that the Kingdom ’ s taking the lead of the international and regional environmental initiative stems from the great interest in the environmental axis through its unlimited support to improve the environmental scene and confront environmental disasters. It produced more than 60% of greenhouse gas emissions.
However, its total area represents less than 2% of the Earth ’ s surface area, noting that the initiative revealed a clear road map to protect the environment and meet the challenges of climate change in the Middle East, and proved the Kingdom ’ s ability to reduce greenhouse gases and air pollution with the solidarity of countries welcoming the initiative, which will undoubtedly be reflected in encouraging individuals to protect the planet from the effects of air pollution.
Environmental Researcher Noura Al Badawi added that the Green Middle East initiative will raise the rates of afforestation in various regions of the Middle East region, which reflects positively on the environment, and will see this dream all ambitious young people to increase the vegetation cover, which benefits lower temperatures, filter and rid the atmosphere of toxins and dust, prevent the phenomena of dredging and erosion of the terrain, maintain soil moisture, and reduce nutrient consumption. Given the economic returns of tourism and the opportunities to develop the economy through this initiative will achieve many, because the global demand for tourism is moving towards sustainable tourism as a strategy for development, according to the World Tourism Organization, the principles that define sustainable tourism are the preservation of natural and cultural resources for future use and the preservation and improvement of environmental quality.
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Content: Muscat : It is necessary to distinguish the tourism market of Oman from other destinations to increase the number of tourists while creating the roadmap on what's the type of nationality that Oman wants, according to a top UN official.

Speaking to the Observer on the sidelines of a regional tourism conference, Natalia Bayona, Executive Director, UN Tourism, said, "To increase the number of tourists, it is essential to have air connectivity, a roadmap on what's the type of nationality that you want and what are the next steps when it comes not only for air transportation, but also to attract luxury and sustainable cruises."

On the visa facilitation report, she said, "We mentioned it briefly. But it's true that the more open a country is, it is for the better because less bureaucracy at the end of the day is for the tourists. I feel it's a very good idea. See the European Union, that's a good example. Nearly 54 per cent of international tourism goes to the European Union."

"At the end of the day, the more open and the more coordinated you are which is much better. It's more efficient, for the tourists," she added.

On sustainability in tourism, Natalia said, "Sustainability is the way you assure economic growth, social impact and growth. And of course, environmental preservation. If you have the three of them, you go into sustainability. So, when you are talking about tourism, the good thing about tourism is that it's the most human economic sector."

"When you are creating a sustainability strategy, you need to think about the three things how tourism is helping your community to evolve in terms of employment, in terms of investments, in terms of social cohesion," she added.

She said that Oman had around 4.5 million tourism arrivals last year and it is not bad when you compare the population. “Compared to Saudi Arabia, which is booming with tourism, the uniqueness of Oman is that preservation of heritage and culture has been made a strategy that is focused on bringing people, but as well to go little by little in the way they get connected to other regions and at the end that can help on the preservation of all the routes that you have here. So, I feel that both models are good. The thing is that they are different on the way.”

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A new non-profit tourism association is trying to better promote the tourism industry in the region. The South Canadian Rockies Tourism Association (SCRTA) received non profit status in April of last year and named its board at their first AGM in November

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“We are an organization that is concerned with ensuring visibility for experiences, attractions, businesses, that are tourism related in this region, but also in representing those organizations and being a voice for those organizations that are related to various levels of government. I don’t think it’s unfair to say that in this area of Alberta or this pocket, shall we say the value of tourism isn’t always readily seen or understood,” said board president Cole Fawcett

“Whether you are a member of the general public or a person on a council or committee administration within municipal government or really in other businesses, tourism might not be the first thing that comes to mind in this area,” Fawcett said.

The South Canadian Rockies Tourism Association has been in development since 2019 while the idea for it was born out of the development of Castle Provincial Park.

“I don’t want to go too far and say that this is the reason for the organization, but the creation of the Castle Provincial Park in 2017 did serve at least in some way, shape, or form to kick-start discussion or maybe reinvigorate discussions around the need for a non for profit organization to represent the tourism industry in this area,” he said.

Gaining an understanding just how important tourism is to the area is part of the Association’s mandate Fawcett explained.

“[Part of] our 2022 action plan is to conduct a regional baseline data analysis that helps us understand exactly where we are today. I don’t think it’s any secret that as renewables take hold to a greater extent there will always be a place for oil and gas in our world…but there is room for economic diversification in this province and specifically in this region. We are already seeing tourism play a bigger role in the region.”

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Fawcett is also to build off of the visitors that Waterton sees, particularly in the summer months when the national park is at or near capacity.

“I don’t know if we will ever be the primary economic contributor in this region. But I know we can be one of the top ones. And I’d be surprised at this point in time if we weren’t already. That’s part of the task is to gain an understanding exactly where we are today and where the gaps are.”

While there are already organizations that promote tourism in the area such as Go Crowsnest and Travel Alberta, Fawcett still sees SCRTA having a place in the industry.

“Travel Alberta…because they’re essentially the provincial DMO, they’re a crown corporation, and while they’re concerned with speaking to Albertans, they are also really concerned with trying to bring people from out of province to the province…The reality is they don’t have boots on the ground. They are in our region on a periodic basis. And they do not have and nor should we expect them to have an intimate knowledge of all the opportunities and gaps of businesses that exist in this region,” he said.

“With respect to Go Crowsnest, sure municipalities are in a position where they can market themselves and we’re not here to step on the toes of anyone in the Crowsnest Pass. In fact, we need our friends in the Crowsnest Pass to be on board with this initiative. The reality of our region is [we are] stronger together. We’re all bound by deep cultural and historical roots and a deep appreciation and love for outdoor recreation.”

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The Association has also set a goal of making any tourism development sustainable, which has two different meanings Fawcett explained.

“We want to be growing tourism in a sustainable way. So that we’re not causing collective harm to our planet but perhaps a more important way to or equally important way to locals sustainability means not having a negative impact on the quality of life for those that are already here. I don’t think it’s any secret that there are areas of this province that are perhaps suffering from over-tourism, to the point where costs associated with homeownership and a myriad of other items are putting life out of reach for the middle class,” Fawcett said.

“So, it’s important that as we grow tourism, and grow visitation to this region, that we keep an ever careful eye on ensuring that tourism is contributing positively to the quality of life for those who are already here.”

As for an immediate goal SCRTA hopes to grow membership numbers and get the word out.

“Really, we’re just trying to get the word out that we need the support of industry,” Fawcett said.

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Content: A region in Spain popular with holidaymakers has rejected the introduction of a tourist tax. Officials in Andalusia decided against introducing a charge for visitors, saying that it was ‘premature’.

The Andalusia region includes holiday hotspots Marbella, Malaga, Almeria and Seville. A tourist tax was proposed by the president of Junta de Andalusia (Andalusia Council) Juanma Moreno earlier this year.

It comes as areas across Spain call for measures to be introduced to combat the negative effects of tourism, including in the Balearic and Canary Islands. Some destinations, such as Barcelona, already have a tourist tax in place.

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But in a meeting held in Malaga this week between the Junta - representatives of Andalucian municipalities - and business leaders, it was decided that a tourist tax would be ‘premature’, Euroweekly News reports. However, they did agree to set up an ‘observatory for local tourism sustainability under the Andalucian Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FAMP).’

This group will look at issues such as financing, public services, housing and social coexistence problems associated with tourism. It will gather data to help create a more sustainable tourism model that ensures local residents can benefit from tourism.

During the weekend anti-tourism protests were held in Majorca and Ibiza as locals called for a more sustainable tourism model. In April similar protests were held in the Canary Islands.

Residents have spoken out about rising housing prices linked to holiday rentals and the impact of tourism on the local environment. Earlier this month president of the Balearic Islands Marga Prohens said limits needed to be set when it comes to tourism.

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Content: Jasser June Cruz, a key advocate for livelihood program, attended the Go Negosyo Tourism Summit 2024. This summit brought together industry leaders, policy makers, and entrepreneurs to discuss tourism’s future and its impact on community development and economic growth.

Cruz participated in various sessions, gaining insights into sustainable tourism practices crucial for long-term economic benefits and preserving cultural and environmental heritage. He emphasized integrating these practices into local programs to ensure both profitability and sustainability.

He also highlighted the potential of digital platforms to promote local tourism. Using social media, online marketplaces, and virtual tours can help communities reach a broader audience and boost revenue. Cruz expressed enthusiasm for incorporating these tools into his efforts to empower local entrepreneurs.

Networking was a significant aspect of Cruz’s participation. He connected with potential partners, including eco-tourism organizations, digital marketing firms, and government agencies. A promising partnership with an eco-tourism organization is expected to bring new training programs and resources to local communities. Additionally, discussions with digital marketing experts will provide local entrepreneurs with the skills to promote their businesses online.

Cruz’s attendance at the summit underscores his commitment to fostering community growth through innovative and sustainable programs. By integrating the latest trends and forming strategic partnerships, the initiative aims to create lasting positive change.

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Chancellor Abdel Wahab Abdel Razek opened the plenary session of the Senate to discuss the request of MP Hazem El Gendy, addressed to the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, to clarify the government policy on mechanisms to achieve sustainable tourism development, which aims to balance economic development and preservation of the environment and cultural heritage on the one hand, and achieve economic and social benefits for the state on the other.
The MP said: Tourism occupies an important position in the economies of many developed and developing countries, because of its effective contributions to national income, and its direct impact on the level of employment and unemployment in all tourist areas.
He pointed out that the economic importance of the tourism sector came strikingly in the second half of the twentieth century, where it has become one of the important components in the economic structure of many countries of the world, including Egypt, as tourism resources have become a significant proportion of global output.
The senator pointed out that Egypt is one of the most prominent tourist attractions globally, due to its cultural diversity, and tourism is a leading economic sector at the national level, due to its foreign exchange earnings, as well as being a labour-intensive sector, whether direct or indirect employment.
He pointed out that the concerned state bodies are joining forces to support and develop this sector as it is one of the pillars of the national economy and tourism development in order to achieve it must be balanced and sustainable by adopting programs aimed at the continuous and balanced expansion of tourism resources, increasing quality and rationalizing productivity in various tourism services, linking them to the elements of the environment, uses of new energy, and developing human resources. It is known for sustainable tourism development.
He pointed out that sustainable tourism development is based on the management of resources in a manner that achieves economic and social benefits while preserving cultural heritage and the continuity of ecological processes, biodiversity and the basic components of life.
He said that the future of tourism in general depends on the protection of wildlife and biodiversity, and the integration and interdependence of environmental and economic concepts.
The Senate, headed by Counselor Abdel Wahab Abdel Razek, will also review in its plenary session a request for clarification of the policies of the government, represented by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, on: ways to enhance tourist attraction to Egypt and develop domestic tourism through effective promotional strategies, submitted by MP Guevara Mohamed Ahmed El Jafi.
He said that tourism is a vital sector in the economy of many countries, and plays an important role in promoting economic development and job creation, pointing out that it contributes directly to improving the balance of payments of the country, and this is achieved by the flow of foreign capital invested in tourism projects, revenues collected from tourists, as well as the benefits that can be achieved by creating economic relations between the tourism sector and other economic and service sectors.
He explained that one of the most important factors contributing to the success of the tourism sector is promotion, which is a vital bridge between tourist destinations and potential visitors, and contributes to building a positive image of the destination, and contributes to attracting more tourists.
The importance of tourism promotion is that it contributes to enhancing awareness of tourist destinations through innovative marketing campaigns, highlighting the beauty and attractiveness of the destination and motivating potential visitors to explore it, which reflects positively on the national economy. Tourism promotion is not only a means to attract tourists, but also a vital tool to promote comprehensive development, build bridges of understanding and exchange between cultures and achieve environmental and economic sustainability.
He stressed that the development of effective strategies to promote tourism has become one of the pillars of tourism development to ensure the maximum benefit of the state at the economic and social levels.

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Content: Today, on April 20, 2024, the Canary Islands are witnessing a widespread protest aimed at challenging the current development model heavily reliant on tourism. This significant event is set to occur simultaneously across all eight islands of the archipelago, as well as in various cities internationally including Málaga, Granada, Madrid, Barcelona, Amsterdam, London, and Berlin. The protests are unified under the slogan “The Canary Islands have a limit.”

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The protest aims to reshape the development strategy on the islands, highlighting concerns about the tourism sector’s role in economic disparity and resource consumption. Despite tourism supporting approximately 40% of employment and being a primary contributor to the GDP, it’s also associated with creating inequalities and not distributing wealth effectively among the local population. This is exemplified by the Canary Islands recording their highest tourist numbers alongside their highest poverty rates in both 2017 and 2023.

Organizers clarify that the intent is not to expel tourists or eliminate the industry but to implement limits and conditions, and address governance that prioritizes economic gains over broader interests. Key issues fueling the protests include:

  1. Low Wages and High Poverty Rates: The Canary Islands have some of Spain’s lowest salaries and a significant poverty rate, affecting over 33% of the population. The islands have experienced rapid population growth, particularly in Tenerife and Fuerteventura, exacerbating these issues.
  2. Environmental and Infrastructure Concerns: Despite having numerous protected spaces, the islands face challenges such as insufficient protection agents and underdeveloped infrastructure in health, education, and sanitation. Notably, several islands struggle with untreated wastewater being discharged into the sea.
  3. Housing and Over-Tourism: The spread of holiday homes has dispersed tourists across the islands, impacting local communities by driving up rental prices and displacing residents. This issue is compounded by the government’s initiatives to attract digital nomads, further straining the housing market.
  4. Legal and Regulatory Challenges: Recent government stances on controversial tourism projects, like those on La Tejita beach and Cuna del Alma in Tenerife, have sparked outrage for perceived favoritism towards developers despite legal infractions.

The protest is seen as a venting mechanism for accumulated frustrations with the aim to initiate significant changes in how the islands develop and manage tourism. Proposals include imposing a tourist tax to fund environmental conservation, enacting a moratorium on new tourist accommodations, and establishing residence laws to curb speculative real estate purchases by non-residents.

This protest is part of a broader call to reconsider the islands’ economic models, prioritizing sustainability and equitable growth over mere economic output. This event might mark the beginning of a significant shift in policy and public discourse around tourism and development in the Canary Islands.

The Canary Islands are on track to set a new historical record for tourist arrivals in 2024, continuing a trend of increasing numbers which began in earnest following the pandemic. With official estimates indicating a potential total of around 17 million visitors for the year, this surpasses the previous high of 16.2 million in 2023. These figures are bolstered by a significant recovery in tourism since the slowdown during the COVID-19 years of 2020 and 2021.

This surge in tourism is seen as a double-edged sword. On one hand, it signifies a robust recovery and a boon for the local economy, driven by both foreign and domestic visitors. On the other, it underscores the challenges and pressures faced by the islands, particularly in terms of infrastructure, local community impact, and environmental sustainability. This has led to today’s widespread protests across the Canary Islands under the campaign “Canarias tiene un límite” (The Canary Islands have a limit), highlighting concerns over the sustainability of this growth model.

The protests reflect broader anxieties about the direction of tourism development, which, despite its economic benefits, is perceived to exacerbate local issues such as high poverty rates, environmental degradation, and the displacement of local communities due to rising housing costs. These concerns are amplified by predictions that the influx of tourists may continue to grow, particularly with the diversion of tourists from Eastern Mediterranean destinations affected by geopolitical tensions, such as the conflict in Gaza.

In response to these pressures, there is a growing call for more responsible tourism practices. Organizations like Exceltur advocate for strategies that alleviate the saturation of local spaces and services, promote more sustainable transportation options, and address the social impacts of tourism. This includes managing the explosive growth of vacation rentals, which have significant negative externalities on local residents.

The protests and the ongoing discourse represent a critical juncture for the Canary Islands, as the community seeks to balance the economic advantages of tourism with the need for sustainable development and equitable growth. The outcome of these discussions and the ability of the islands to adapt to these challenges will likely shape the future of tourism and community life in the archipelago.

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Communities in Gwynedd and Snowdonia to benefit from sustainable tourism

Two authorities will cooperate to ensure that the visitor economy will not damage the area's culture and environment.

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The Caernarfon Food Festival is among the visitor attractions which will promote the area's culture

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Gwynedd Council and Snowdonia National Park Authority have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on sustainable tourism to formalise their commitment to working together.

The two authorities intend that the people, environment, language and culture of Gwynedd and Snowdonia will benefit from all aspects of the visitor economy.

This commitment follows years of collaboration in the field - both before the pandemic and during the Covid period. The partners will continue to work together on this key agenda and stage a conference at the end of the month to discuss the next steps to embed the vision.

Leader of Gwynedd Council, Councillor Dyfrig Siencyn, said:

"Any visitor economy must ensure that the people and communities of Gwynedd are central to it and benefit from it.

"I am delighted that the Council and the Park have agreed a joint vision for sustainable tourism for the future, with a particular emphasis on our language, culture and heritage.

"We want to ensure that the visitor economy benefits our communities and protects our environment and wildlife, while maximising the benefits to Gwynedd's communities and businesses.

"The last 18 months have highlighted the need for us as authorities to continue our joint working to ensure that our area benefits from tourism - on our terms.

"What is key is that we are able to secure truly sustainable tourism and that the area is in no way losing out from the visitor economy. We want to see local people benefit from good sustainable jobs in the field all year round.”

Councillor Wyn Jones, Chairman of Snowdonia National Park Authority added:

“It is very important to see Local Authorities working together to protect our communities by nurturing our economy and local businesses.

“This work will conserve the core features that define the National Park through its wonderfully unique qualities.

“The Authority and Gwynedd Council are committed to doing the best for the people who live and work in the area by promoting sustainable tourism which also in turn addresses the effects of climate change.”

As part of ensuring a shared vision of a sustainable visitor economy for Gwynedd and Eryri, the authorities are staging a virtual conference on 30 November 30. It will welcome representatives from local communities, businesses working in the field and experts on sustainable tourism.

The conference will include presentations by international tourism expert Professor Terry Stevens, along with a representative from the Isle of Arran to highlight how to balance community, environment and the visitor economy.

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Associate Professor at the Edinburgh Business School and an expert on tourism at Heriot-Watt University in Dubai, Dr Sean Luchri, said: “Tourism globally provides 10% of jobs worldwide, according to estimates by the World Travel and Tourism Council, and tourism jobs will reach pre-epidemic levels and are expected to recover to 324 million in 2023. ”
“Tourism is an important driver of economic growth for countries, and the development of this sector has been a top priority for governments globally.
For example, in the UAE, tourism is a key industry in boosting the economy, and the total contribution of the travel and tourism sector to the UAE ’ s GDP is estimated to be US $72 billion (Dh264 billion), equivalent to 12.4% of GDP in 2027. ”
“The recently announced UAE Tourism Strategy 2031 confirms the UAE government ’ s vision to strengthen the country ’ s position as one of the world ’ s top tourist destinations.
With an annual increase of 27 billion dirhams, the government also aims to attract new investments worth 100 billion dirhams in the tourism sector.
“The continued growth in the travel and tourism sector has led to a major shift in how businesses interact with customers.
As traveler priorities evolve, focusing on and improving the customer experience has become critical.
Recent developments such as check-in at hotels and airports, virtual tours of museums and art galleries, and the experience of different destinations around the world through virtual reality or through metaphors have accelerated the integration of technology with travel.
It should also be noted that the increase in environmentally conscious travelers is driving the growth of sustainable tourism. ”
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) noted that the sector ’ s GDP is expected to reach US $9.6 trillion in 2023.
Tourism is an important driver of economic growth for countries, and the development of this sector has been among the top priorities of governments globally.
Global sudden-onset events such as the epidemic and the ongoing challenges surrounding the energy crisis and climate change continue to impact industry and consumer behavior.
This has prompted organisations to rethink the future of the sector and offer more sustainable models of tourism.
2023 will see the focus of travelers shift towards sustainable, carbon-free travel.
A survey conducted by Booking.com in 2022 predicted travelers ’ willingness to make sustainable travel choices, with more than 57 percent of people expressing their intention to travel sustainably in the future.
To harness sustainable tourism opportunities, companies will need to focus on capacity building while increasing knowledge about sustainable practices.
For example, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is providing training to more than 30 hotels in Egypt and preparing them to adopt sustainable practices to reduce carbon emissions.
Moreover, with the UAE hosting COP28 in 2023, sustainability is at the forefront of the country ’ s economic agenda, which will undoubtedly reflect on the tourism sector.
Modern technologies and technology
Metaphors can generate tremendous value for companies and industry stakeholders, yet it is important to understand how metaphors impact the tourism sector.
Industry leaders and other stakeholders also need to be aware of the practical benefits that these technologies offer such as simplifying the booking process, providing experiential engagement for potential travelers and encouraging travel-related purchases.
Metaphors technology has the potential to bypass physical limitations and provide an enhanced experience for travelers across various aspects of travel and tourism.
The possibilities are endless with the opportunities offered by Metaphors technology as it is relevant to all aspects of travel, including hotels, airlines and theme parks, and can also simplify the conduct of operations.
For example, Disney recently patented a metaveras-based theme park that will have the ability to transcend physical and digital barriers.
Emirates has also announced that it will be organising exciting Metaphors experiences for its customers and employees.
With constant innovation in virtual reality and augmented reality, along with its growing popularity among customers.
It certainly won ’ t replace real experiences but it will improve immersive experiences and continue to elevate the travel industry.
Non-replaceable codes
As brands continue to expand in Metaphors, NFTs will become a major opportunity for the world of travel.
NFTs are one of the latest digital innovations and provide a unique opportunity for the travel and tourism industry to interact with tourists in a new and exciting way.
The industry can use NFTs to enhance its brand and competitive advantage in marketing and as a payment, ticketing and booking tool.
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Guterres: Tourism is a powerful force that can be used to drive progress and promote mutual understanding
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said tourism is a powerful force that can be harnessed to drive progress and promote mutual understanding, but for it to achieve its full benefits, it must be protected and nurtured.
This came in a message to Guterres on the occasion of World Tourism Day, published on the official website of the United Nations, on Wednesday.
The climate emergency is currently threatening many travel destinations and the survival of tourism-dependent communities and economies.
Many developing countries that are severely affected by climate change are also facing a growing investment deficit and a cost-of-living crisis.
On World Tourism Day, we recognize the urgent need for green investments to build a tourism sector that benefits people and the planet, and governments and businesses must invest in sustainable and resilient tourism practices.
Private sector actors must adopt zero-emission pathways, reduce their energy consumption and benefit from renewable forms of energy, and all must protect biodiversity and ecological balance in all destinations.
Targeted investments can create jobs and support local businesses and industries while mitigating the environmental impacts of tourism, empowering communities, enhancing their cultures, and contributing to basic social protection systems, Guterres said.
Guterres concluded his message by calling for more efforts to harness the full potential of sustainable tourism, because investing in sustainable tourism is an investment in a better future for all.

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Sat, 6 Apr 2024 Source: Lambert Donkor

Ghana, a country known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes, faces environmental challenges that require innovative solutions. Ohio, on the other hand, boasts a reputation for beautiful landscaping and effective environmental services.

By studying Ohio's approach to landscaping innovation, Ghana can learn valuable lessons to enhance its environmental sustainability efforts and promote economic development.

Understanding Ohio's Landscape Innovation:

Ohio is renowned for its well-manicured parks, gardens, and urban green spaces.

The state prioritizes sustainable landscaping practices, such as native plant species cultivation and water conservation techniques. Public-private partnerships play a crucial role in funding and maintaining these green initiatives, fostering community engagement and ownership.

Lessons for Ghana:

Ghana can adopt Ohio's emphasis on native plants and sustainable landscaping techniques to conserve water and biodiversity. Implementing beautification projects in urban areas can enhance the quality of life for residents and

attract tourism. Public-private partnerships offer a scalable model for financing and maintaining green infrastructure projects in Ghana.

Economic Opportunities:

Investing in landscaping innovation can create jobs in horticulture, landscaping, and eco-tourism sectors. Green spaces attract investors and businesses, driving economic growth and revitalizing communities. Ecotourism initiatives centered around Ghana's natural beauty can generate revenue and promote environmental conservation.

Policy and Governance:

Ghana can develop policies and regulations to incentivize sustainable landscaping practices and green infrastructure development. Government collaboration with local communities and businesses is essential for successful

implementation and long-term maintenance of landscaping projects.

Education and Awareness:

Public awareness campaigns and educational programs can promote the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable landscaping practices. Training programs for landscapers and gardeners can improve skills and expertise in native plant cultivation and ecosystem management.

Challenges and Solutions:

Limited funding and resources may hinder initial implementation; however, creative financing mechanisms and partnerships can address this challenge.

Community resistance to change and a lack of awareness about the benefits of sustainable landscaping require targeted communication and engagement strategies.

Conclusion:

Ohio's success in leveraging beautiful landscaping as an effective environmental service provides valuable insights for Ghana's sustainable development goals. By embracing innovation, fostering partnerships, and prioritizing environmental stewardship, Ghana can transform its landscapes into vibrant, sustainable assets that benefit both people and the planet.

Incorporating lessons from Ohio's model, Ghana can create an effective blueprint for environmental service delivery that enhances the country's natural beauty, promotes economic prosperity, and safeguards its ecosystems for future generations.

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An official checks details on tourists' mobile phones in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021.
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Venice isn't just planning a new tourist fee and reservation system to manage tourists, it also is deploying hundreds of CCTV cameras and a mobile phone tracking system to keep tabs on who's entering the beloved city.

Venice's goal is to track "every person who sets foot in the lagoon city," Reuters reported, describing a system of 468 cameras and sensors that allow officials to differentiate residents from visitors, track origins and destinations, and determine how fast people are moving.

Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro told the wire service that although he's expecting pushback on the new measures to control tourism, he told reporters "I have a duty to make this city liveable for those who inhabit it and also for those who want to visit."

Venice has yet to make a decision on how many visitors is too many or when exactly it will begin enforcing reservations and fees. The city already has begun taking steps to limit tourism, starting with banning large cruise ships from the city's famous canals.

Venice has historically attracted an estimated 25 million tourists per year, enough to dirty the water flowing through the city's iconic canals and clog idyllic tourist attractions.

The city plans to use an app for reservations and is testing turnstiles that could shut out visitors if the city becomes too crowded. On the water, Venice plans to measure gondola traffic and speeds. Boat traffic in canals typically brings up enough sediment to be noticeable, but a quieter pandemic on the water has led to crystal clear waters that hadn't been seen in decades.

As part of the city's efforts to manage tourism, Brugnaro made clear in his Sunday news conference that visitors will be expected to adhere to certain guidelines. "There'll be conditions attached to obtain priority bookings and discounts," he said. "You can't come in your swimming suit. You can't jump from a bridge or get drunk. Whoever comes must respect the city."

Meena Thiruvengadam is a Travel + Leisure contributor who has visited 50 countries on six continents and 47 U.S. states. She loves historic plaques, wandering new streets and walking on beaches. Find her on Facebook and Instagram.

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Minister of Antiquities: Sustainable and environmental tourism is one of the main pillars of the 2030 Strategy
Hamdi Abdullah - Cairo, Sunday, May 29, 2022 12: 28 AM - Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad expressed her happiness on this day as it represents a milestone in reaching a true partnership for the protection of the environment between all stakeholders in different sectors from government, private and civil society experts and media. Achieve many achievements, the most important of which is the integration of the environmental dimension in the tourism sector and work to exploit natural resources properly to achieve growth in ecotourism to achieve reconciliation between the two sectors by working together to reach sustainability, which is a global challenge that achieves harmony between the tourism sector and the environmental sector.
This came during the launch ceremony of the project "Towards Green Development in the Tourism Sector" in the presence of Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, Dr. Khaled Al-Anani, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Mr. Alessandro Fracasetti, UNDP Regional Representative in Egypt, and a number of representatives of ambassadors and stakeholders in the tourism industry and international media.
The Minister of Environment pointed out that the work between the tourism and environmental sectors to achieve sustainable development was carried out according to a clear vision and foundations, the most important priorities of which are the interest of the Egyptian state, as well as keeping abreast of the international developments taking place around us, in addition to protecting the right of future generations to natural resources.
The Minister of Environment stressed that the way to achieve this was not easy, but went through many specificities and difficulties that were worked to overcome with science and certainty the importance of what we are doing to convince the tourism sector of the importance of protecting natural resources because it increases the benefits and rates of economic development.
The Minister of Environment pointed out that all this work coincides with Egypt's hosting of the climate conference cop27, which the Ministry of Tourism is making a great effort to work to get the hotels and restaurants of Sharm El Sheikh to the green star and adjust their conditions, pointing out that the work is in full swing to protect natural resources and biodiversity and lay the foundations of sustainability in the tourism sector, especially in all sectors. Therefore, the outputs and results of the project must be launched today to emphasize the importance of returning to nature again and how to deal with tourist places and the importance of establishing environmentally friendly practices.
The Minister of Environment explained the importance of the existence of the green list in order to distinguish between environmentally compatible facilities that are making an effort to reach sustainability and others, so we must thank everyone who made an effort in this for the sake of the environment and its protection.
The Minister of Environment said that the months of May and June coincide with many important environmental celebrations, where the second Saturday of May coincides with the celebration of the World Migratory Bird Day, May 22 coincides with the World Biodiversity Day and June 5 coincides with the celebration of the World Environment Day.
I also expressed my thanks and appreciation to Dr. Khaled Al-Anani, Minister of Tourism for his support of the environmental work in the tourism sector. I am pleased that the initiative of the Central Bank for the tourism sector will be useful to all those who contributed to this work from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Media. What has been confirmed by the latest international reports and the latest report of the Intergovernmental Authority, which pointed out that if the temperature of the earth rises above 1.5 degrees Celsius, the environmental deterioration in the tourism sector will reach ten times what was done 10 years ago, time is not in our favor and loves to work to preserve our planet, we have no other choice.
Dr. Khaled Al-Anani, Minister of Tourism, thanked Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, and her team at the ministry, and Mr. Alessandro Fracassetti, UNDP Regional Representative in Egypt, for the continuous and fruitful cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities to achieve a balance between benefiting from tourism sites and maintaining environmental balance. Wishing a special environmental day, the ministry pays special attention to environmental tourism, pointing to his visit this morning to Wadi Natroun, which is a model of ecotourism distinguished as it includes a group of monasteries dating back to the fourth century AD, which witnessed the passage of the Holy Family, in addition to its presence in green fields.
Dr. Khaled Al-Anani pointed to the concerted efforts with all concerned parties and the state pays special attention to providing environmental tourism and green tourism, and work to highlight Egypt ’ s green and picturesque nature and natural elements and how to preserve it through alleviating the pressures of human activities and spreading environmentally friendly practices, in line with the objectives of the Ministry ’ s Sustainable Development Strategy and Egypt ’ s Vision 2030.
The Minister also praised the continuous cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, where many important initiatives have been launched during the past years, namely, the Greens fins initiative in the diving sector and marine activities in May 2020, which was obtained by 9 diving centers in South Sinai Governorate, 19 other centers have applied for it, the EcoEgypt initiative for natural reserves in 2020, and the Red Sea Marine Environment Protection Initiative in 2021.
He added that sustainable tourism and ecotourism have become one of the main pillars of the ministry ’ s 2030 strategy. Together, we are witnessing the launch of the “Towards Green Development of the Tourism Sector ” initiative in cooperation with the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism.
The minister pointed to the ministry ’ s supervisory and supervisory role by obliging all hotel and tourism establishments as a first stage in Sharm el-Sheikh to obtain a certificate from one of the accredited international or local authorities stating that they have implemented all the requirements of green practices in accordance with the concept of sustainable tourism.
In a way that contributes to the mechanisms of transforming the city into a green city that preserves natural resources and environmental systems through obtaining these certificates, pointing to the response of the tourism sector and the demand for green transformation, despite the repeated crises it faced over the past periods.
In line with the global objectives of sustainable development, we have a clear goal of "improving the traveler experience" and the main strategy to do this includes promoting and ensuring the proper management of the environmental aspects of tourism, communicating effectively with travelers to ensure the sustainability of tourism products and destinations, and strengthening partnerships with the private sector and international parties to preserve nature and protect its resources and biodiversity.
He stressed that in order to achieve sustainability and green tourism practices, the ministry is continuously cooperating with the Ministry of Environment to activate the project of integrating biodiversity conservation measures in the tourism sector in Egypt, which is carried out in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme and the Global Environment Facility.
The project aims to integrate the concept of environmental conservation, natural resources and cultural resources in tourism, where work has been done through several axes, which is to integrate this concept at the level of tourism planning and development and supporting policies, and at the level of tourism activities, whether hotels, diving, companies and tourist trips, in addition to supporting ecotourism.
He added that the project is based on sustainable tourism and another aspect is supporting ecotourism within nature reserves, where a number of products that have been produced can put Egypt on the path of green tourism, which is part of more than 25 activities that have been working on for a long time.
As explained by Alessandro Fracassetti, the regional representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Egypt, Egypt ranks 51st globally in the Travel Enthusiasm Index for 2021 issued by the World Economic Forum, which makes Egypt one of the very few countries in the world that has witnessed a remarkable improvement, especially the current global conditions, which reflected the decline in tourism worldwide due to the spread of the Corona virus epidemic. Green tourism achieves environmental safety, social and cultural development and comprehensive economic development, expressing the hope that these guidelines will lead to lasting positive effects to ensure the preservation of the Egyptian cultural heritage and environment, stressing the commitment to support the sustainable tourism initiative throughout Egypt in the future.
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Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad expressed her happiness on this day because it represents a milestone in reaching a real partnership for the protection of the environment between all stakeholders in different sectors from government, private and civil society experts and media, in addition to being a practical proof of the great efforts made during the past 15 years. And work to exploit natural resources properly to achieve growth in ecotourism in the conservation of natural resources to achieve reconciliation between the two sectors to work together to reach sustainability, a global challenge that achieves harmony between the tourism sector and the environmental sector.
This came during the launch ceremony of the project "Towards Green Development in the Tourism Sector" in the presence of Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, Dr. Khaled Al-Anany, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Alessandro Fracassetti, UNDP Regional Representative in Egypt, a number of representatives of ambassadors and stakeholders in the tourism industry and international media.
The Minister of Environment pointed out that the work between the tourism and environmental sectors to achieve sustainable development was carried out according to a clear vision and foundations, the most important priorities of which are the interest of the Egyptian state, as well as keeping abreast of the international developments taking place around us, in addition to protecting the right of future generations to natural resources.
The Minister of Environment stressed that the way to achieve this was not easy, but went through many identification and difficulties that have been overcome by science and certainty of the importance of what we are doing to convince the tourism sector of the importance of protecting natural resources and because it increases the benefits and rates of economic development.
The Minister of Environment pointed out that all this work coincides with Egypt's hosting of the climate conference cop27, which the Ministry of Tourism is making a great effort to work to get the hotels and restaurants of Sharm El Sheikh to the green star and adjust their conditions, pointing out that the work is in full swing to protect natural resources and biodiversity and lay the foundations of sustainability in the tourism sector, especially in all sectors, not to host the climate conference. Therefore, the outputs and results of the project must be launched today to emphasize the importance of returning to nature again and how to deal with tourist places and the importance of establishing environmentally friendly practices.
The Minister of Environment pointed out the importance of the existence of the green list in order to distinguish between environmentally compatible facilities, which are making an effort to reach sustainability and others, so it is necessary to thank everyone who made an effort in this for the sake of the environment and its protection.
The Minister of Environment said that the months of May and June coincide with many important environmental celebrations, as the second Saturday of May marks the celebration of the International Day of Migratory Birds, 22 May marks the International Day for Biological Diversity and 5 June marks the celebration of the World Environment Day.
She also expressed her thanks and appreciation to Dr. Khaled Al-Anany, Minister of Tourism for his support of the environmental work in the tourism sector, as well as pleased that the initiative of the Central Bank for the tourism sector will be useful in this regard for all those who contributed to this work from the United Nations Development Program, the Global Environment Facility, the Ministry of Tourism and Egyptian Media, experts and consultants. This is confirmed by the latest international reports and the latest report of the Intergovernmental Authority, which pointed out that if the temperature of the earth rises above 1.5 degrees Celsius, the environmental deterioration in the tourism sector will reach ten times what was done 10 years ago, time is not in our favor and loves to work to preserve our planet, we have no other choice.
Dr. Khaled Al-Anany, Minister of Tourism, thanked Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, and her team at the ministry, and Alessandro Fracassetti, UNDP regional representative in Egypt, for the continuous and fruitful cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, in order to achieve a balance between benefiting from tourism sites and maintaining environmental balance. The ministry pays special attention to environmental tourism, pointing to his visit this morning to Wadi Natroun, which is a model of ecotourism distinguished as it includes a group of monasteries dating back to the fourth century AD, which witnessed the passage of the Holy Family, in addition to its presence in the midst of green fields.
Dr. Khaled Al-Anany pointed to the concerted efforts with all concerned parties and the state pays special attention to providing environmental tourism and green tourism, and work to highlight Egypt ’ s green nature and natural elements and how to preserve it through reducing the pressures of human activities and spreading environmentally friendly practices, in line with the objectives of the Ministry ’ s Sustainable Development Strategy and Egypt ’ s Vision 2030.
The minister also praised the permanent cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, where many important initiatives have been launched during the past years, namely, the Greens fins initiative in the diving sector and marine activities in May 2020, which was obtained by 9 diving centers in South Sinai Governorate, and 19 other centers applied for it, the EcoEgypt initiative for natural reserves in 2020, and the Red Sea Marine Environment Protection Initiative in 2021.
He added that sustainable tourism and environmental tourism have become one of the main pillars of the ministry ’ s strategy 2030, and we are witnessing today the launch of the “Towards Green Development of the Tourism Sector ” initiative in cooperation with the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism, which includes a number of key outputs, including the guide to the best practices of sustainability in hotel and tourism establishments and its electronic platform.
The minister pointed to the ministry ’ s supervisory and supervisory role by obliging all hotel and tourism establishments as a first stage in Sharm el-Sheikh to obtain a certificate from one of the accredited international or local authorities stating that they have implemented all the requirements of green practices in accordance with the concept of sustainable tourism.
In a way that contributes to the mechanisms of transforming the city into a green city that preserves natural resources and environmental systems through obtaining these certificates, pointing to the response of the tourism sector and the demand for green transformation, despite the repeated crises it faced over the past periods.
In line with the global objectives of sustainable development, we have a clear goal of "improving the traveler experience" and the main strategy to do this includes promoting and ensuring the proper management of the environmental aspects of tourism, communicating effectively with travelers to ensure the sustainability of tourism products and destinations, and strengthening partnerships with the private sector and international bodies to preserve nature and protect its resources and biodiversity.
He stressed that in order to achieve sustainability and green tourism practices, the ministry is continuously cooperating with the Ministry of Environment to activate the project of integrating biodiversity conservation measures in the tourism sector in Egypt, which is carried out in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program and the Global Environment Facility. the tourism sector.
The project aims to integrate the concept of environmental conservation, natural resources and cultural resources in tourism, where work has been done through several axes, which is to integrate this concept at the level of tourism planning and development and supporting policies, and at the level of tourism activities, whether hotels, diving or tourism companies and trips in addition to supporting ecotourism.
He added that the project is based on sustainable tourism and another aspect is supporting ecotourism within nature reserves, where a number of products that have been produced can put Egypt on the path of green tourism, which is part of more than 25 activities that have been working on for a long time.
As explained by Alessandro Fracassetti, the regional representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Egypt, Egypt ranks 51st in the World Economic Forum ’ s Travel Enthusiasm Index for 2021, which makes Egypt one of the very few countries in the world that has witnessed a remarkable improvement, especially the current global conditions, which reflected the decline of tourism worldwide due to the coronavirus pandemic. He expressed the hope that these guidelines will lead to lasting positive effects to ensure the preservation of the Egyptian cultural heritage and environment, stressing the commitment to support the sustainable tourism initiative throughout Egypt in the future.
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TOKYO — Japan ’ s tourism agency on Tuesday selected 20 regions to implement pilot projects aimed at tackling challenges related to overtourism, or increasing tourist numbers that negatively affect the lives of local residents and the natural environment.
In the 20 districts, local government officials and residents will draw up plans for fiscal year 2024, which begins on Monday, to ease traffic congestion and raise awareness about tourism etiquette.
These areas include Niseko in the far north of Hokkaido Prefecture, Asakusa in Tokyo and Irimoti Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Okinawa Prefecture in the far south of the country.
In Niseko, which attracts many skiers from abroad, a plan is being considered to allow taxis from outside the region to operate to address the lack of transport.
Asakusa is expected to take steps to disperse crowds of travelers at popular tourist spots.
On the island of Iriomotti, areas with restricted access will be established to protect the natural environment.
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As Hawaii ’ s tourism industry rebounded after it was effectively shut down during the pandemic, local politicians, communities, and business leaders revived the central issue of tourism policy discussion: How many visitors are considered too many?
Natalia Hussey-Burdick, a member of the summer state House of Representatives and vice chair of the House Committee on Tourism, has introduced a bill calling for a study of Hawaii ’ s tourist capacity.
The effort comes amid growing concerns about illegal vacation rentals, transportation, and threats to marine life and the environment. “In fact, this is a longstanding concern for all Hawaiian islands and communities. ”
However, not everyone agrees that Hawaii needs research to quantify the tourism industry. In 2019, Hawaii received 10.4 million visitors, which is considered too many, and the tourism industry in Hawaii is overloaded.
Broadly speaking, capacity is the maximum number of visitors a destination can receive without irreparable damage to the environment, infrastructure and community.
Community and environmental groups see this as critical, as do hotel executives, who argue that hosting too many visitors will harm Hawaii ’ s natural and cultural resources, as well as the “aloha spirit, ” and that tourism will be at risk if Hawaii loses those resources and tourists don ’ t want to return.
Hawaii policy makers have worked to address concerns about overtourism.
Before the pandemic, city officials tried to understand the situation of Kailua and Lanikai as tourist destinations, studying the shift from a focus on passenger capacity to a perception of tourism among residents, who were dissatisfied with the daily average of about 15,161 tourists in the two places.
Research shows that more than 65% of residents surveyed in the second half of 2019 agree or strongly agree that tourism increases traffic flow, costs of living, and disrupts the small-town atmosphere.
The same proportion of respondents believe that holiday rentals reduce the supply of housing for locals, and that government decisions on tourism generally benefit tourists rather than local people.
The report was published in June 2020 and received little attention.
At the height of the epidemic, Hawaii closed tourism, tens of thousands of hotel workers lost their jobs, and the unemployment rate was about 17%.
However, in the wake of the pandemic, Hawaii welcomed 9.2 million visitors in 2022, which has recovered to nearly 90% of 2019.
Hawaii hotel operator Jerry Gibson observed that when tourist rental growth, especially in Oahu, is the main reason for the increase in visitor numbers, up to 10 million people, the number of new hotel rooms is small, unable to supply demand, "hotel and tourist rental capacity is different."
Some people believe that the overloading of tourism is not the most important thing, but the threat to the health of the ecosystem. In 2022, the residents of the northern coast of Oahu face an environmental crisis in the Marine Life Reserve, so they are promoting projects that do not focus on tourist capacity but on the impact of tourism on the environment.
Tourism Hawaii also develops a Destination Management Action Plan for each island.
The Oahu community expects to reduce the impact by improving infrastructure and management, and limiting the number of visitors to tourist hotspots.
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SAHAD MOHAMMED - Abu Dhabi on Friday 19 July 2024 04: 25 PM - Spain's tourism unrest has reached its peak in the past few days, with some locals in Barcelona spraying tourists with water guns and canned drinks, asking them to go back to where they came from.
Angry residents, numbering about 3,000, blocked the entrances to hotels and cafes in the Barceloneta neighborhood in a symbolic attempt to express their indignation at the excessive tourist overcrowding in their city.
This is not the first time tourism has been highlighted as a problem in Spain, where the country, which attracted 85 million visitors in 2023, has seen a series of protests against excessive tourism in the country, especially in the city of Barcelona with a population of 1.6 million, which received more than 7.8 million visitors in 2023, leaving many locals unable to afford to live there due to high rental prices.
Fear of Protests in Europe
Spain ’ s overcrowding problem, and the decision to confront it by locals, has highlighted the potential for anti-tourist protests to spread to the rest of Europe ’ s heavily tourist-ridden cities, as UNESCO ’ s Sustainable Tourism Project chief Peter Debrin warned.
The protests will certainly spread if European officials fail to address the negative impact of mass tourism on the lives of the local population, DeBrin says, noting that the situation in Spain has become very volatile, as the coming of civil society and its attempt to bring about change is critical, after all elected officials must respond to what the residents of their cities want.
He cited the 2021 ban on large cruise ships in Venice, Italy, which was passed after protests by residents, as cruise ships no longer pass through the Grand Canal, but are now docked away from Venice, helping to preserve the city ’ s structural and environmental integrity.
But despite the decision to ban large cruise ships in Venice, passengers continue to flock to its narrow lanes in the thousands, with Venice expected to attract about 540,000 cruise passengers this year, an increase of 9 percent compared to 2023, according to the North Adriatic Ports Authority.
In a bid to reduce crowds, Venice has imposed a 5 euro ($5.45) tourist tax on peak days this year, a measure that has so far failed to rein in tourist numbers, Euronews reported.
Quality rather than quantity tourism
Like Venice, Barcelona residents have long struggled with the global popularity of their city: every year, fewer locals say tourism benefits the city, while more people feel it is harmful, according to a survey conducted by the Barcelona City Council in 2023.
UNESCO ’ s Sustainable Tourism Project Chief Officer Peter Debrin believes that Barcelona, which handles too many travelers, could join cities and countries that rely on a “quality over quantity ” tourism strategy – prioritizing high-spending travelers, rather than budget ones – a strategy that gained momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic, when safety and employment concerns pushed destinations around the world to take in fewer affordable travelers. Instead of a lot of budget travelers.
Debrin said Barcelona ’ s reliance on a “quality rather than quantity ” tourism strategy helps correct another problem plaguing the city: tourists who behave badly, noting that for Barcelona residents, it ’ s not just about visitor numbers, but also how people behave, with Spaniards complaining for years about tourists drinking too much, throwing garbage and cigarettes on the streets.
Debrin called on tourists to be more aware in their travel decisions, suggesting focusing on beautiful cities with fascinating tourist and cultural attractions, which are in need of more tourists.
Civil Society Demands
Civil society groups are calling on Barcelona officials to implement a number of policies aimed at “declining tourism growth, ” such as increased tourism taxes, restrictions on cruise ships, and restrictions on short-term rental housing, just like the steps being explored in Amsterdam to crack down on buses, boutiques, new hotels and short-term rentals. In 2023, it asks some visitors, especially young British tourists, to“ stay away ” if they are travelling to the city for drugs or partying.
The most popular Spanish cities with tourists
The General Coordinator of the Association of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Mediterranean States (ASCAME) Anwar Zebawi, said in an interview to the site "Economy dot Gulf", that some tourist destinations in Spain already suffer from the problem of overcrowding, and these destinations are Barcelona, Malaga, Madrid and Valencia, as these four cities attract tourists more than their capacity, and the problem is that the largest number of these tourists, come in specific months of the year. Sixty percent of all tourists who visit Barcelona each year do so during the months between July and September, creating severe congestion, while the other 40 percent is spread over the rest of the year.
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Zibawi stressed that what everyone should realize, is that there is a kind of amplification of the recent protests in Barcelona,   the city has not witnessed "major" demonstrations against tourists, as the problem of the local population is never with tourists, and the people who have been sprayed with water, very few and may not exceed the fingers of one hand, pointing out that what happened was directed against those who rent houses as hotel houses. Real estate, largely, deprived the local population, especially young people, of the possibility of obtaining apartments at an appropriate rental price.
Causes of tourist overcrowding in Barcelona
Zibawi explains that one of the reasons that contribute to excessive tourist congestion in Barcelona,   is to allow tourists to stay in tourist houses and chaos in this area, the city contains about 10 thousand houses that have a license to do these works, while there are about 30 thousand hotels operating without a license and in a way contrary to the law, the offer of houses for rent at competitive prices, in addition to cheap flights available in Europe make the cost of travel to Barcelona tourist destinations. This has exacerbated the phenomenon of excessive tourism.
European cities where protests could spread
According to Zibawi, the European cities that can witness objections from the local population because of their suffering from excessive tourism, are Rome, Venice, some Italian islands, Crete in Greece, and some other Greek islands, while Amsterdam in the Netherlands, suffer from the problem of excessive tourism only, in some weeks of the year, especially at the end of the year. year.
Paris found a solution.
Zibawi pointed out that Paris had a major problem with the subject of overcrowding of tourists, and therefore prevented the work of hotel houses and raised the prices of hotels, where she saw that these steps contribute to making the cost of travel high, which prevents the tourist who does not have enough money to come, and this limits the phenomenon of overcrowding, pointing out that if the principle of quality tourism instead of quantity in Barcelona, this may solve the problem of overcrowding and contribute to the distribution of tourists in other areas. Spain.
Solutions that can be resorted to
For his part, Amer Daboussi, executive partner of Eagle Travel Travel, said in an interview with Eqtisad.al-Khaleej that cities suffering from tourist congestion can face this phenomenon by adopting a policy of "quality rather than quantity", where this policy focuses on imposing high standards of hospitality to attract rich or well-resourced tourists, and get rid of the large numbers of tourists from the middle category. h its reception, which reduces the negative effects on the local community.
Dabbousi believes that cities can also resort to the solutions of imposing tourism taxes on foreign visitors, raising hotel prices, restricting the work of hotel house rental applications by imposing financial fees on these apartments and using the revenues collected to improve infrastructure in tourist areas, in addition to the need for affected countries to market new tourist destinations within them, which contributes to attracting visitors to areas outside the main tourist centers.
Excessive damage from tourism
Cities facing the challenges of overcrowding, such as Bangkok in Thailand, Paris in France and New York in the United States, as well as some Greek and Spanish cities, must take measures to manage tourism sustainably and distribute tourism pressure in a way that preserves the quality of life of local residents and respects local culture. Eat and drink, making life more expensive for local residents.
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Minister of Environment Inaugurates Strategic Planning Workshop for Natural Reserves
This came in the presence of Alessandro Fracasti, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Eng. Mohamed Aliouh, Project Manager, Dr. Mustafa Saleh, President of the Environment and Development Group, and a group of researchers of the reserves at the Ministry and experts and leaders of the environment.
In her speech, Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad stressed that Egypt is exerting efforts to achieve its commitment to the new global procedures in the United Nations Framework Convention on Biological Diversity and the efforts of the declaration of the biodiversity framework beyond 2020 at the Conference on Biological Diversity in Canada 2022. The journey began four years ago, looking at the economic and social system of conservation of nature reserves, and beginning to change the culture of officials to work in a different way that enhances the economic benefit of reserves and implement more activities to achieve sustainability, which benefits the local communities living in these reserves by integrating them in the management of reserves, whether as guards of the reserve.
The Minister of Environment pointed out that the success of achieving the new vision in the management of protected areas requires the availability of a number of factors, the first of which is the establishment of a regulatory, institutional and legal system to allow its implementation. Cooperation between the Ministries of Environment, Tourism and Antiquities and a number of national bodies such as the Tourism Development Authority and Urban Communities.
The Minister added that the creation of a climate supportive of understanding the product of ecotourism of various dimensions is one of the most important factors for the success of the development of natural reserves, so the Ministry of Environment through the project of integrating biodiversity in ecotourism to grant green fins to diving centers, and the preparation of a guide to sustainability standards within natural areas. Last week, the first standards for environmental products were introduced, encouraging private sector investment.
She explained that increasing environmental awareness as a more comprehensive concept helped pave the way for supportive policies or the development of infrastructure in reserves, where the concept of the environment in the world changed from facing pollution to linked to the sustainable and rational use of natural resources.
The Minister of Environment pointed to the launch of the campaign to prepare for the green and Eco Egypt campaign to promote 13 environmental tourist destinations, which did not focus only on the nature of the place or the scarcity of plants or the type of fossils as an artistic part that does not attract the attention of the citizen. their heritage.
She also stressed the importance of the human factor and the return of the relationship of harmony and harmony between humans and nature, by training on management plans, and creating a dialogue with the main beneficiaries from the private sector and local people from tribes and associations to present their views, stressing the importance of those voices and opinions in the success of the project.
The Minister of Environment expressed her aspiration through the workshop with the officials of the nature reserves of the Agency of Environmental Affairs, national experts and consultants to come up with practical and realistic steps that are primarily in the interest of the people and local communities, which are the basis of the conservation and development process, stressing that the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the tourism sector is a key partner to provide an environmental tourism product....
UNDP Resident Representative Alessandro Fraxetti stressed that effective management planning is an important tool to ensure the sustainability of any nature reserve, stressing the importance of ensuring as much consultation with stakeholders as possible and setting mutually agreed goals to be adhered to by all, adding that nature reserves cover nearly 17% of the world ’ s land and 8% of its oceans. The level of protection granted to them depends on several factors: adequate funding, diligence in enforcing and enforcing laws, effective management practices, and strong public support.
The UNDP Resident Representative pointed out that many nature reserves are facing a decline in financial and human resources, which makes it more difficult to develop and implement effective management plans, stressing that good management plans will attract the private sector to invest in nature reserves. Biodiversity COP 15 held in Montreal last year reaffirmed the importance of nature reserves and the critical roles they play in our global society, including preserving biodiversity, providing ecosystem services, and supporting regional economies through tourism and recreation, noting that the ambitious goals set in Montreal reflect this importance. scientific resources.
For his part, Dr. Mustafa Saleh, Chairman of the Environment and Development Group, pointed out that the protection of nature is a permanent and sustainable activity that helps in development and increase national income, which is consistent with the state ’ s trend to expand development programs, especially in desert areas. Consultants, reserve workers and local community residents participated with their opinions and ideas.
The workshop comes in line with the ministry ’ s policy of sustainable use of nature reserves, where it aims to develop unified rules for strategic planning in the field of nature reserves, how to discuss means of financial development, raise investment capabilities of reserves and offer new investment opportunities, and train workers to develop long and short term strategic plans. Ecotourism in Egypt as a promising field, especially with the announcement of a new marine reserve at the COP27 Climate Conference in Sharm El Sheikh.
The workshop will discuss a number of topics, including the mainstreaming of biological diversity in Egyptian tourism, the integration of conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity in the development and operation of tourism in the areas of threatened ecosystems in Egypt, the preparation and modernization of the management of natural reserves, the example of which is Wadi el-Gamal Hamata Reserve, and the declaration of a new marine protected area in the Red Sea.
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A number of incidents involving the loss of the rights and interests of tourists have aroused widespread concern among the Chinese public.
In the Beihai Sea, tourists ate four cauliflower 1,500 yuan (RMB, the same below, about 300 Singapore dollars) in silver beach; in Guilin, tourists did not give room cards because of shopping standards, and recently, in Heilongjiang snow village, there are media reports, tourists in addition to the verbal stimulation of tour guides, the original free scenic spots are also listed by travel agencies on the charge of the item.
In the relatively concentrated period of time, across the north and south, violations of the rights and interests of tourists occurred one after another, not only hit the hearts of people eager to travel after the epidemic, but also significantly affected the local image and the recovery process of the tourism industry.
In particular, the snowy countryside, after many rectification, has now exploded such incidents that damage the rights and interests of tourists, and the damage to local tourism brands can not be underestimated.
The recovery of the tourism market, its tourism obstinate disease can not also follow the "return to the river".
At present, it is the key window for rebuilding the imagination and experience of tourism, reshaping the tourism market and industry, and it is also an important stage for the "backlog" of tourism consumption demand to start to release.
Improving the tourism experience requires all-round "strict control"
In fact, over the past three years, many changes have taken place, but the high quality requirements of tourists for tourism products and services have not changed.
Only by fully understanding and meeting the high requirements of tourists, can we form a good "first impression" after opening up, giving tourists more confidence, but also giving the tourism industry more development of the bottom and space to move.
Snow countryside and other events, is not simply to take a single measure can be completely resolved, to better curb the harm of tourists' rights and interests of the incident, should start from many aspects, with comprehensive measures to deal with.
The first basic work is the comprehensive and complete "strict control" of the whole process.
After these recent incidents that harm the rights and interests of tourists, relevant departments in various places have promptly investigated and punished illegal acts.
The management responded positively, sending a good signal and also responding to public expectations.
At the same time, the successive occurrence of these incidents also shows that there is still a lot of room for improvement in "strict control".
In particular, some places are the focus of attention, which is more likely to trigger people's associations.
For example, the scene of tourist activities is diverse, there are scenic spots, there are hotels, there are restaurants, there are stations, airports, and there are shops and theaters.
It can be said that as a foreign lifestyle, tourists inevitably involve all aspects of the destination.
Among them, no matter which aspect of the short board, it is likely to affect the experience of tourists.
This means that in addition to the tourism management department, many departments such as industry and commerce, transportation, and public security are also required to participate in it and work together for a better living space shared by residents and tourists.
Especially at a time when the proportion of individual travelers and free travel is increasing.
For the tourism sector, although it is responsible for guarding the soil, its powers are limited and it is often powerless.
There is a need for closer coordination, information-sharing and joint action among management.
In the process of supervision, it is also necessary to fight ahead of time and do a good job of prevention.
Especially before the peak season, clarify and eliminate the risk points of problems, formulate a perfect plan to quickly deal with the negative impact, and realize the allocation of sufficient resources.
The guide service evaluation should be determined by the tourists.
The operation mode of the travel agency and the handling of the relationship between the tour guide of the travel agency are also closely related to the experience of the tourists.
If the travel agency lacks product innovation ability, the product homogeneity is serious, and mainly relies on the price war to attract tourists.
At that low price, some tour guides have to earn income through tourist shopping and self-funded projects.
In order to achieve the expected revenue target, the high level of service quality is naturally impossible to talk about, and even some more extreme cases will appear.
Of course, both the Tourism Law and the Action Plan for Strengthening the Construction and Management of Tour Guides (2021-2023), issued in 2021, are committed to improving the service quality of travel agencies and improving the ecology of the tour guide industry.
It is necessary to break the "mutual injury" game between travel agencies, tour guides and tourists, on the one hand, implement the existing laws and policies, and take back the time delayed by the epidemic, and on the other hand, create a tourism evaluation system based on tourists' evaluation.
Do a good job in optimizing the employment environment, protecting legitimate rights and interests, improving the incentive mechanism and enhancing professional identity, so that tourism practitioners can truly get rid of the dependence on low-price competition and return commission as the main channel of profit.
To better protect the legitimate rights and interests of tourists and tour guides, it is also necessary to further eliminate information asymmetry, promote credit supervision, and strive to build a good tourism industry, so as to promote tourism to compete at a high level and at a high level.
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Building a National Park to Achieve “Ecological Wealth ”
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Beijing, March 4 / A few days ago, the State Council issued the "On the release of tourism consumption potential to promote the high-quality development of tourism industry certain measures", requiring on the basis of strict protection, in accordance with the law and reasonable use of national parks, nature reserves, scenic spots, forest parks, wetland parks, desert parks, geological parks and other natural ecological tourism products, etc. And...
Promoting the construction of national parks with high quality will not only help to maintain the integrity, authenticity and sustainability of the ecosystem, protect biodiversity, improve the quality of the regional ecological environment, but also provide high-quality ecological products and develop ecological tourism, thereby driving regional economic growth and improving people's well-being, and achieving "ecological prosperity".
According to Guangming Daily, Jia Zhenli, a special researcher at the Center for the Study of the Theory System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics in Yunnan Province, a visiting scholar at Renmin University of China and an associate professor at Yuxi Normal University, said that China's national parks are led by the state and are aimed at achieving the protection and management of natural ecology planning and utilization across regions, watersheds, waters and mountains.
In the development strategy of ecological tourism, we must first do a good job of ecological tourism area space control, rationally and effectively divide functional areas, and implement differentiated management for different functional areas.
To compile a special plan for ecological tourism, according to the reality of different regions, develop an ecological tourism plan that meets the needs of reality and future development.
Relying on the development of ecological tourism in national parks, it is necessary to correctly handle the relationship between protection and utilization, and give priority to protection as the premise and guarantee for the development of ecological tourism.
Biodiversity, ecological authenticity is the fundamental development of ecological tourism, strict ecological protection and high-quality development of ecological tourism is not contradictory, therefore, adhere to ecological priority, green development, respect for nature, ecological protection on the basis of minimizing human activities interference, strict implementation of ecological protection measures is an important guarantee for the high-quality development of ecological tourism.
The article said, on the one hand, to ensure the integrity of the ecosystem, natural landscape, natural heritage and the sustainability of future development, to give full play to the potential value of various natural resources, on the basis of ecological protection to carry out ecological education, ecological tourism, natural ecological experience, for the national park does not have development conditions to implement strict protection, prohibition of development; Science and technology and advanced scientific and technological means to improve the efficiency of ecological protection, based on the national park construction goals, clearly carry out the intensity and scale of ecological tourism activities, to achieve the national park ecological tourism in the natural environment under the condition of standardized efficient and sustainable development, for the surrounding community "ecological wealth" to bring new opportunities, new energy.
The article pointed out that the national park from ordinary tourism to ecological tourism transformation, the necessary condition is to establish infrastructure, human resources foundation and scientific research and popular science and other elements of the support system.
To increase infrastructure investment on the basis of ecological safety assessment and reasonable planning, to establish a sound infrastructure services, public information, ecological environmental protection, logo, security and other service systems, the establishment and improvement of facilities to adapt to the surrounding environment, and the natural environment in coordination, for the national park to achieve ecological benefits and sustainable development in the process of ecological tourism to provide good material conditions.
To match with the ecological tourism route, focus on cultivating a high level of professional guidance that can carry the ecological tourism industry, gradually establish a professional qualification system, enhance the science and universality of the national park interpretation system, and effectively improve the quality and level of national park ecological tourism services.
In addition, actively carry out scientific research and popular science work on ecological tourism in national parks.
Natural and ecological beauty is often located in dangerous places in mountains and rivers, to ensure absolute ecological safety and personal safety, it is necessary to prepare for rain, strengthen multi-disciplinary cross-integration research, and lay a solid foundation for scientific research and popularization.
The article emphasizes that the natural ecosystem in the national park is an open giant system, both as the survival home of local residents, but also the growth of various species of animals and plants, in the transformation of the value of ecological products to highlight the "ecology for the people" "ecological wealth" value orientation.
Systematic accounting of the value of eco-tourism services in national parks.
Based on the characteristics of people and natural value co-creation, from the supply side of tourism resources protection, development costs, human labor input, demand side of the market demand, market potential, consumer will, consumption capacity for value accounting, explore the market discipline of ecological tourism price formation mechanism, and gradually form a standardized national park ecological tourism value accounting system.
Establish and improve the coordination and integration mechanism of various interest parties, and actively promote the trading of ecological tourism products in national parks.
According to the market supply and demand relationship, to achieve the scientific and rational pricing of tourism projects, explore the franchise system, and promote ecological tourism to meet the national park protection goals and public needs.
In the journey towards a new era of ecological civilization, the link between national parks and ecological tourism is established in the form of respecting nature, adapting to nature and protecting nature, creating a new situation in the construction of beautiful China, and jointly painting beautiful China.
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Content: Japan's H.I.S., Satoyume to Launch Regional Revival Project

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Tokyo, July 2 (Jiji Press)--Japanese travel agency H.I.S. Co. on Tuesday announced a regional revitalization project aimed at tackling overtourism that it will carry out with local business incubator Satoyume Co.

With their "Destination Create Project," the two Tokyo-based companies hope to relieve congestion at popular tourist spots flooded with travelers from abroad by promoting travel plans that highlight fresh regional attractions.

For the project, H.I.S. concluded a capital and business tie-up with Satoyume.

The two companies will form a team that will visit interested municipalities and help them formulate and implement strategies for developing new tourist spots and attractions including accommodations, restaurants and unique activities.

H.I.S. will utilize its know-how acquired through its international travel business and dispatch human resources to assist clients in developing and marketing regional attractions.

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Content: Russians will be able to choose the best tourist route with the help of modern technologies
Choosing a route for rest is a responsible and sometimes difficult matter.
To facilitate the task, some travel companies offer their customers to do this with virtual reality (VR) glasses, rather than paper brochures.
Virtual reality can show what historical objects looked like in the past.
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Virtual reality can show how historical objects looked in the past. / RIA Novosti
“In the world tourism industry, this move is quite common.
We offer, for example, VR tours of the hotel and the territory on the site, so that customers evaluate the future accommodation before booking, ” said Anna Belinskaya, project manager of ATLAS.
“You can use artificial intelligence to automatically process reviews from tourists and fix problem points on the route.
Also for creating virtual reality with the dorisovki pictures of the past or future on objects for a better immersion.
With AR (Augmented Reality).
"RG") and VR technologies can be seen retrospective, for example, what was the building of the Peter and Paul Fortress in 1917, "- adds the development director of the tour operator" ScanTour "Anastasia Trushina.
The state provides support to companies developing IT solutions for tourism
The use of another technology - Big Data - allows you to create a more accurate portrait of the guest, taking into account his travel and budget, the preference for forms of leisure.
And then, step by step, the guest can use the possibility of settling in and paying for biometrics, an electronic digital signature, which can be used to sign an advance report on a business trip, accounting documents.
Or in the mobile application for business travelers, you can take a photo of the receipt or scan the QR code of the receipt, the receipt with expenses, and it will automatically be entered in the advance report on the business trip and sent to the accounting department, Daria Zubritskaya, director of marketing and communications at Raketa, told RG.
Such innovations make it possible to develop business tourism, digitize it and related industries, as well as optimize the activities of companies that send their employees on business trips.
For hotels, the issue of minimizing paper bureaucracy is especially relevant, notes the general director of the hotel and apartment booking service "TVIL".
Therefore, the introduction of QR codes significantly simplifies and optimizes many processes in the hotel business.
QR codes are now placed in every hotel in the most prominent place: at the entrance to the hotel, at the reception, near the elevator, etc.
By clicking on these codes, guests can familiarize themselves with the rules of accommodation, the menu of the room service and other useful information.
"The period of the coronavirus pandemic, the universal lockdown gave rise to the growth of another innovative technology in tourism - contactless settlement and departure of guests from apartments.
To do this, use a locker - this is a small, narrow compartment in which the key to the apartment or house is hidden.
The guest comes, settles in and leaves himself, without meeting with the owner, the administrator or the maid, "- says Alexey Cherepakhin.
Digitalization in the hotel industry is an important part of the global process.
But it is important to remember that in parallel with this, the main request of guests remains to receive positive emotions through a personal attitude, says Alina Nikolaeva, a leading manager for the development of a cloud service business to increase the income of Bnovo hoteliers.
Automation is needed to free up time and resources for staff and guests.
However, you need to remember - different segments of guests fit different options for communication with the hotel.
The generation of zoomers feels more comfortable with digitalization, as it is more introverted in itself, while many representatives of generation X are closer to interacting with a person, ” the expert explained.
The use of technologies in the field of hospitality is, first of all, an image story that helps a hotel or hotel to stand out among competitors, adds Anna Belinskaya.
"The second task is to automate routine tasks: by organizing mobile registration, the hotel frees up the time of reception staff to resolve unusual situations of visitors and engage in work with guests.
Finally, the capabilities of artificial intelligence in data analysis can be used to adapt services to the individual needs of visitors, ” the expert says.
In the approved strategy for the development of tourism until 2035, the development of digital technologies is called an important direction.
And the state provides support to companies developing IT solutions for tourism, draws the attention of Daria Zubritskaya.
“But the consumer himself in the B2C and B2B segments is already so used to digital products, including in the tourism sector, that more and more interesting solutions and finds are required from the developers of such services.
According to expert estimates, the volume of the global technology market in the tourism industry will reach $12.5 billion by 2026, growing by an average of 6.8 percent per year since 2020, ” says Daria Zubritskaya.
This gives grounds to say that investments in travel technologies will be in demand and such IT products, services will be in significant demand with proper marketing and promotion to the market.

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Beijing, Dec. 6 / According to Guangming Daily, the immersive tour of the Grand Canal and robot technology enabled Li Bai and Du Fu to travel through time and space, and 5G holographic projection to reappear the ancient style... "5G + Smart Tourism" application pilot project, people are full of expectations for new tourism products, new scenes to bring new experiences.
Smart travel makes travel smarter.
As a travel method in the digital age, smart travel is a new type of travel based on information technology, network platform and mobile client.
It introduces new technologies such as the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and 5G into the travel experience, industrial development, service management and other links, and continuously meets the growing needs of the people for a better life.
Travel is energized and charismatic by technology.
Quick search, online search... Smart travel can greatly improve the efficiency of travel decision-making and processing. "Online grass planting, offline grass pulling" breaks the time and space restrictions, "fast travel and slow travel" has become a new fashion, and virtual reality technology can not only enable tourists to get an immersive and interactive experience, but also assist tourists to formulate travel plans before travel.
With the development of the times, digital has become an inevitable trend and important support for China's tourism development. In November 2020, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and other ten departments jointly issued the "Opinions on Deepening the" Internet + Tourism "to Promote the High-Quality Development of the Tourism Industry", and put forward eight key tasks, "Accelerating the Construction of Smart Tourism Scenic Area" was listed in the first place.
The State Council issued the "Fourteenth Five-Year Plan" tourism development plan also pointed out that to accelerate the promotion of digital, networked, intelligent as the characteristics of smart tourism, deepen the "Internet + tourism", expand the application of new technology scenarios.
Recently issued the "domestic tourism promotion plan (2023-2025)" clearly put forward, to "accelerate the development of smart tourism, cultivate a new space for intelligent tourism immersive experience" "to promote technology to empower tourism, further promote the widespread application of new technology in the tourism scene, better play the role of the national tourism technology demonstration park, and enhance the scientific and technological content of tourism products and services."
One of the rules of tourism development is to always focus on tourists and enhance the tourist experience with service innovation.
Smart travel is no exception.
With the help of a new generation of information technology, the development of smart tourism naturally aims to provide tourists with more convenient, intelligent and personalized tourism services.
The strong sense of technology and strong technical flavor of smart tourism does not mean that the service does not meet and the feelings are cold, but to make the products, management and services more humane and humane, such as paying attention to the needs of women, children, the elderly and other groups, and providing more "adaptable", "adaptable" and "aging" smart tourism products.
In recent years, the network and communication infrastructure of China's smart tourism development has become increasingly perfect, providing a strong support for the development of smart tourism.
According to statistics, so far, 3382 4A and 5A scenic areas have achieved 5G network coverage, accounting for 89% of the total 4A and 5A scenic areas.
Using new information technology, the tourism industry is expected to achieve systematic improvement in smart construction, products, management, services, marketing and other aspects.
For example, to promote the construction of tourism scene, develop more digital experience products, develop immersive interactive experience, virtual display, intelligent navigation and other new tourism services; effectively integrate online and offline resources through the Internet, enhance the systematic and intensive level of tourism resource sharing and effective utilization, and promote the transformation and upgrading of tourism enterprises; Facilities and other dynamic perception, carry out personalized tourism product design and promotion, etc.
At present, the tourism industry is in a critical period of rapid recovery, the development of smart tourism, in line with the new trend of cultural and tourism consumption, will further stimulate the vitality of consumption, and promote the realization of high-quality development of the tourism industry.
It is necessary to grasp the benefits of smart tourism policies, accelerate the construction and upgrade the level of global tourism intelligence, and actively build a "one-stop" smart cultural and tourism public service platform. The system integrates cultural, tourism, creative, and technological elements, and constantly explores new products and new business models such as smart scenic areas, smart hotels, smart exhibitions, and smart cruise ships.
For the traditional tourism industry, seizing the development opportunity of smart tourism and catching the "smart train" as soon as possible, we need to work hard on the concept update, process reengineering, and details optimization, aiming at the specific shortcomings of the traditional tourism industry and the actual needs of tourists, such as difficulty in parking in scenic areas, difficulty in booking, low degree of service refinement, difficulty in privacy protection, etc.
Tourism is a comprehensive industry and an important driving force for economic development.
Develop smart travel, make travel more convenient, make travel smarter, make experience richer, and make life better.
Led by the development of smart tourism, and constantly accelerating the process of tourism facilitation, we will be able to fully release the vitality of the market.
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Content: Tourism works to adapt and leverage digital technology

Vietnam is rapidly embracing technology to develop digital and smart tourism, aiming to create fresh and attractive products, lure tourists, enhance competitiveness, stimulate growth, and achieve sustainable development.

A screenshot of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism's Vietnam Travel application. (Photo: vietnamtourism.gov.vn)

According to experts, digital tourism and smart tourism both rely on the application of information technology, digital communication, and data. The Party Central Committee’s Resolution No. 52-NQ/TW dated September 27, 2019, regarding certain orientations and policies for proactive participation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, has set a focus on the development of priority sectors with high readiness level, including digital tourism.

The Prime Minister has also approved an overall plan for IT application in the tourism sector for 2018-2020, with a vision to 2025, which aims to develop a smart tourism ecosystem that connects various stakeholders.

Vietnam's tourism development strategy until 2030 has set directions for accelerating the sector’s digital transformation, serving the establishment and development of a smart tourism ecosystem.

As a result, many localities such as Hanoi, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Khanh Hoa, and Ho Chi Minh City have actively joined the development process of digital and smart tourism.

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism reports that advanced and modern technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, and 360-degree imagery have been used in destination management to introduce new and impressive products that attract tourists.

Some tourist destinations in Hanoi have adopted electronic ticketing systems, such as the Van Mieu (the Temple of Literature) and Quoc Tu Giam (the first university in Vietnam) site, President Ho Chi Minh's relic site at the Presidential Palace, and Quan Thanh Temple. This technology allows tour groups to use a single electronic ticket, reducing printing costs and waste, hence bettering environmental protection.

Da Nang, meanwhile, utilises the "Da Nang Fantasticity" chatbot application, the first of its kind in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

The City Tour Hop On-Hop Off double-decker bus service in Ho Chi Minh City has applied new technology, combining digital data on transportation and tourist preferences to design suitable tour routes, sell tickets and accept payments virtually, integrate free wifi, and provide automatic multilingual narration.

Moreover, the digital platform "Google Arts and Culture - Wonders of Vietnam" has contributed to promoting the country’s outstanding cultural and heritage values, such as Son Doong Cave, Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary, and the Imperial City of Hue.

The Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM) recently reported that over 60 percent of domestic visitors book hotels and tours online, while more than 75 percent of international tourists use these services.

At a high-level forum on digital transformation in tourism development promotion, Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung underscored a focus on smart tourism to enhance state management efficiency, make tourists the center of attention, attract more international visitors to Vietnam, and stimulate domestic tourism growth.

Experts believe that travel companies need to capture trends from research and real-life activities, offering adaptive solutions, actively promoting creativity, and increasing investment in digital transformation. They consider this the key to stronger and more sustainable development.

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Content: Saturday, 13 January 2024 02: 43 GMT
150 billion euros in global facilitated tourism per year
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Participants at the Accessible Tourism Conference held on 11 and 12 January in Dubai under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), President of Dubai Airports Corporation (DAC) and Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Airline and Group, stressed that opportunities in the global economy are being lost due to the lack of mobility for these important people. Cross-border travel reached 142 billion euros last year, calling for the need to provide smooth mobility rights for people with special needs, stressing the importance of cities and tourist destinations developing strategies that take into account the needs and requirements of this group.
The participants praised the UAE ’ s drive to be the best disability-friendly tourist destination in the next few years, as part of its plan to be the best tourist destination in the world.
They praised the role of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in providing sustainable solutions for passengers with disabilities and organizing a workshop to improve air transport services for passengers with disabilities.
The number of people with special needs in the Middle East who are eager to visit friendly tourist destinations reached about 50 million people, according to statistics from 2023.
Experts estimated the number of people with disabilities around the world at 1.3 billion, predicting that the value of global accessible tourism will exceed 150 billion euros annually.
They stressed the importance of the participation of persons with disabilities in the planning and construction process of tourism facilities, to ensure that their needs are effectively met.
The conference called for promoting sustainable development plans at airports, carriers, hotels, museums, shopping malls and beaches to make them more disability-friendly.
The conference highlighted the need to apply the concept of a comprehensive journey to achieve smooth tourism for people with disabilities, from the moment they think about traveling to return home.
It was stressed that information should be readily available in key locations such as airports and hotels, to facilitate the travel experience for people with disabilities, while continuously improving these services.
Recommendations of the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for the establishment of advisory councils and the development of practical steps, joint action among stakeholders, including airlines, airports and service providers, leveraging technology to improve services, and creating synergies through stakeholder collaboration and the use of effective tools.
During the fourth edition of the International Conference on Facilitated Tourism, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) made recommendations on improving mobility assistance services, emphasizing the importance of effective communication, co-ordination and accurate use of codes.
The workshop discussed how to overcome challenges such as lack of prior notification of services and the use of wheelchair assistance as a holistic solution, while offering suggestions for better service to customers, including non-disabled passengers who need assistance.
The workshop featured prominent speakers such as Mozah Saeed Al Rumaihi from dnata, Mark de Laurentis from the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, Hilal Kahraman from IGA Airport in Istanbul, Xavier Mascarel from British Airways and Conor Halpin from PRMASSIST in Ireland.
Linda Ristaño of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) led the workshop.
The recommendations included several axes, the most important of which were: understanding the needs of individual customers, such as blind people who may not need a wheelchair, or elderly people who need mobility support, analyzing current boards and using the wheelchair as a comprehensive solution, and offering diverse solutions rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all solution.
Fruitful efforts
Ghassan Sulaiman, Secretary General of the Conference, thanked His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports Corporation, Supreme President and CEO of Emirates and Group, for his generous sponsorship of the Conference.
He thanked all the partners, participants and speakers for their constructive interaction and keenness to collaborate to come up with innovative ideas and proposals that will pave the way towards a more vibrant and innovative future for the accessible tourism sector in the region and the world.
“More than ever, the tourism sector needs concerted efforts among various stakeholders to adopt the concept of comprehensive tourism that meets the aspirations of millions of people with special needs, from the moment they think about embarking on a tourist trip to the moment of their arrival at home, ” said Ghassan Suleiman.
Dubai Land of Wonders
Jeff Stragan, Director of Business Development at Dubai College of Tourism, said Dubai is a unique destination and is on its way to becoming a land of wonder for tourists with disabilities, spending huge amounts of money to make the city the most accessible place in the world by making all its facilities and attractions accessible to all. To make it the best city for tourism and work.
He said that recent opinion polls have chosen it as the best tourist destination in 2024 thanks to safety and infrastructure, receiving 15.7 million tourists in 2023, the highest number since 2019, and that it has been able to become friendly in large proportion thanks to the directives of the wise leadership. Regionally, the best in providing standards for affordable tourism and related services.
Strengthening strategic policies
Igor Stefanovic, Technical Coordinator, UNWTO Ethics, Culture and Social Responsibility, who specializes in disability tourism, Spain, noted that national tourism administrations and DMOs can strengthen their tourism policies and strategies in terms of accessibility, not only by completing legislative obligations, but by using international standards and guidelines and fostering the work of the tourism industry, so that accessibility is seen as a competitive advantage and a public good.
He highlighted UNWTO ’ s recent efforts to address cultural and nature-based tourism experiences, targeting a wider population of end-users.
Stefanovich said that Dubai has been able to integrate affordable tourism into its strategy. We find that shopping malls are keen to apply all the standards for people with special needs, explaining that this requires focusing on the specificity of each case and providing appropriate solutions in all known cities in accordance with international tourism standards, such as ISO 21902 for accessible tourism, which must be applied to all infrastructure and services provided by tourism facilities. Portugal and Argentina, for example, do not give subsidies to tourist facilities without applying this standard.
UNESCO and Sustainable Tourism
Salah Zaki Khalid, Director of UNESCO ’ s Doha Office for the Gulf States and Yemen, UNESCO Representative in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Yemen, explained that natural and cultural heritage sites are now key components of the world ’ s tourism assets.
Natural and cultural heritage sites, including scenic landscapes and revitalized historic cities, are precious tourist assets that characterize the destination.
There is a growing demand for nature-based tourism, along with visits to heritage sites or cultural and historical monuments.
Since 1972, UNESCO has designated 1,199 sites as World Heritage sites in 195 countries, while UNESCO has designated 56 archaeological sites as at risk around the world, but much can be done to preserve our UNESCO World Heritage List, which includes cultural, natural and mixed sites.
The UNESCO World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism Programme represents a new approach based on dialogue and cooperation among stakeholders, where tourism planning and heritage management are integrated at the destination level, natural and cultural assets are assessed and protected, and appropriate tourism is developed.
Cultural tourism is one of the world ’ s largest and fastest growing tourism markets.
Culture and creative industries are increasingly being used to promote destinations and enhance their competitiveness and attractiveness.
UNESCO seeks to establish networks of key stakeholders to coordinate destination management and marketing related to different heritage methods to promote and coordinate unique, high-quality experiences based on the heritage recognized by UNESCO, with the aim of promoting sustainable development based on heritage values and creating tourism value added to the sites.
Tourism is more accessible
Evan Hall, CEO, Western Australia Tourism Board, said: “Travel can be a challenging experience for guests with disabilities, as they need to ensure that their accommodations, activities and experiences meet the unique requirements related to their disability. This barrier encourages tourism companies to develop an online guide that provides visitors with specific and detailed information on business accessibility, given the importance of providing detailed information to guests with disability-related needs, the role of tourism companies in meeting accessibility and accreditation criteria, and how to promote.
High global growth potential
Trinidad Domínguez Vial, a professor at Spain ’ s Vigo University, confirmed that the disability travel market has not been adequately invested despite adults with disabilities alone spending US $58.7 billion on their travel.
Europe alone could have a potential revenue of €88.6 billion by 2025, with more than $17 billion a year coming from their travel to the United States.
Access to all tourism facilities, products and services needs to be overhauled, with new data showing that the market for special needs travel is having a greater economic impact on the travel industry than ever before.
Missed opportunities for the global economy and tourism markets amount to €142 billion annually.
She pointed to the reluctance of persons with disabilities to travel due to the lack of appropriate services and facilities for them in several cities around the world.
Enhancing access will help expand the tourism market and improve market share, enhance competitiveness, increase tourist numbers and improve overall quality of life.
Free movement is a right for everyone
Luis Felipe de Oliveira, director general of Airports Council International, said: “There is no discussion.
Access to transportation is a right for all people. ”
“As the voice of the world ’ s airports, ACI World is committed to developing a comprehensive and accessible air transport system.
We work closely with our member airports, international partners and mobility groups to harness resources and best practices to help airports reduce barriers to accessibility.
Airports around the world have recognized and demonstrated their commitment, not least through the Airports Council International ’ s (ACI) Accessibility Improvement Accreditation Program, the only international assessment / accreditation program dedicated to airport accessibility for passengers with disabilities. ”
Sustainable and Affordable Tourism
Daniela Bass, President and Founder, DP Sustainability Advocacy Boutique International, and former Director of the United Nations Division for Inclusive Social Development, reviewed the role of accessible and inclusive cities and tourism in improving living standards, including for persons with disabilities.
She pointed out the importance of statistics and providing advice on policies and proposals that the Middle East region should take into account.
Turning to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Bass highlighted Goal 1 to eradicate poverty, in particular Goal 11 on accessible and inclusive cities and human settlements, Goal 10 on closing the inequality gap, and Goal 17 on achieving the Goals through partnerships.
Tour Operators
Francesco Tabenasi, Director General of the Tourism Promotion Authority of Tuscany, Italy, explained the role of tour operators as ambassadors for their cities and countries.
This approach is an ideal opportunity for tour operators from different cities and countries to learn about offers, services and products related to disability tour packages, to communicate and promote tours in each operator ’ s home cities, and to build partnerships with other tour operators.
Tabenasi addressed the challenges facing the tourism sector with disabilities and strategies to overcome them, presenting practical examples taken by the province of Tuscany in this regard.
Technology and Tourism Facilitation
Experts discussed the vital role played by technological development in enhancing the growth opportunities of the tourism sector for people of determination globally, through the development of integrated and smart platforms and applications capable of providing an easy and seamless experience to an estimated 15% of the global population.
Hilal Kahraman, Head of Passenger Experience Design at Istanbul Airport, Turkey, said: “The airport has developed applications for people with disabilities from the moment they arrive at the airport to ensure that all deaf, dumb, blind and disabled people complete their procedures smoothly and quickly based on the highest technological solutions. Istanbul International Airport conducts all assessments and reviews on a regular basis. ” Make it easy for this important segment of communities to enjoy the freedom of travel and mobility.
Hans Bose, CEO and founder of Travel Genius BTE, noted that the company has launched an app for the UAE that encourages affordable tourism, providing all the information about all the attractions in Dubai, including shopping malls, parks and beaches, and that it enables tourists to plan their next trip and make sure that all of them are safe. The selected sites are disability-friendly before booking and payment.
Abin Roy Chowdhury, Sales & Operations, Deco Systems, India, said that the company has introduced applications and solutions that take into account the diverse requirements of customers, starting from the website and other open source applications that help develop software to help developers design applications and solutions that contribute to making the lives of people with disabilities easier.
The session was moderated by Igor Stefanovic, Technical Coordinator, Ethics, Culture and Social Responsibility Department, UNWTO, who specializes in disability tourism, Spain.
Accessible Cities
In a productive panel discussion titled ‘ Creating an Accessible City ’, key stakeholders in the tourism industry came together to discuss integrating accessibility into tourism and urban planning.
Participants, including Ramin Gilani, Denin Cooper, Stefano Coletta, Mahmoud and Jeff Strachan, moderated by Patrick Antaki, shared successful ideas and strategies for creating inclusive accessible tourism environments.
The session highlighted the critical role of innovative technology and engineering and the importance of understanding diverse needs in making cities and tourist destinations accessible to all.
The main discussions focused on the challenges faced by different regions of the world and the solutions being implemented, such as specialized tools and techniques, and the need for cultural transformation towards inclusiveness.
Ramin Gilani stressed the need to find practical solutions in the construction and healthcare sectors, while Denin Cooper discussed the need to provide customized travel services for people with disabilities.
Stefano Coletta highlighted Italy ’ s success in affordable tourism, while Mahmoud Mahmood focused on early intervention programs.
Jeff Strachan shared the progress that Dubai has made to become the most visited and accessible city.
Participants agreed on the importance of information dissemination and a collaborative approach involving different stakeholders, and called for a unified platform to share resources and best practices, ensuring that accessible tourism becomes mainstream.
This committee represents an important step towards global inclusiveness in tourism, showcasing the commitment and progress of industry leaders.
Shared ideas and strategies are expected to spur further developments in making cities around the world more accessible and more welcoming for all.
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Spring warmth of consumer market stimulates economic development to "new" force
Wang Shaoxao
April 6, 2024 09: 08 | Source: People's Daily Online
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Spring is late, and the scenery is hideous.
Recently, the consumer market has been "spring in full swing", and the consumption scenes in various places have been continuously renovated, which has continued to stimulate new vitality in economic development.
At the Peony Cultural Festival in Luoyang, Henan Province, the gorgeous peony showed its magnificent style, AI technology and traditional culture complemented each other. In Luodian Ancient Town, Baoshan District, Shanghai, tourists listened to the sacred song of flowers, enjoyed the divine dance, and watched the spirit of flowers cruise.
During the Qingming holiday, the consumption heat in all parts of the country continued to heat up.
According to the data of a travel platform, the number of ticket orders during the Qingming holiday increased by 6 times, the order of car rental increased by 240%, and the domestic hotel search heat rose by 67% compared with last year.
"The hot consumer market reflects the vigorous vitality and great potential of economic development, highlighting the strong domestic demand driving force of China 's economy." Zhang Jinshan, director of the Institute of Tourism Industry Economics of Beijing United University, said.
At present, Gansu Tianshui has become the "top stream" of the new Jin Dynasty, and has also become a big surprise in the cultural tourism market this spring.
Data show that since March, the number of orders for B & B has increased by 1950% year-on-year, and the number of bookings for B & B Qingming has increased by more than 50 times year-on-year in 2023.
At the same time, the popularity of Tianshui has further driven the booking volume of guesthouses in northwest cities such as Lanzhou and Jiuquan to increase by more than 15 times.
"The city is on fire," he said, adding that other cities across the country are not willing to show weakness, and actively explore local cultural and tourism resources with local characteristics to empower the cultural and tourism consumer market.
Foshan City, Guangdong Province, to build a "cultural tourism + night economy" model, through night food, night shopping, night travel, night entertainment, night entertainment, night reward and other night consumption scenes, aggregate local cultural tourism characteristics resources, open up a new home for cultural tourism consumption.
Under the boom of cultural tourism consumption, industry experts said that relevant departments and businesses should improve the level of relevant services, improve the consumption environment, innovate and expand the consumption scene, and effectively protect the rights and interests of consumers to achieve the effect of "traffic" to "retention".
Recently, Henan Kaifeng continued to build "Song culture to see Kaifeng" brand activities, through the launch of thousands of script killing, the blessing of the moon, pot and other interactive experience activities, to promote young consumption, and strive to change "burst red" into "long red".
In the continuous renovation of the consumption scene and the continuous release of consumption momentum, digital technology has also enabled the high-quality development of the cultural and tourism industry.
In Xi 'an, Shaanxi, the 12-hour theme block immersive experience space, the Xi' an city wall "poetry model" scene, "mountains and rivers poetry Chang 'an" CCTV spring evening program... Under the power of digital technology, "cultural explosion" has become "consumption explosion".
Suzhou Bay Digital Art Museum uses 8K display, radar, somatosensory technology and brainwave sensing equipment to launch an exhibition form combining online and offline interactive experience; Chongqing, Chengdu Jointly launched the "Chuan-Yu Digital Cultural Tourism Industry Development Plan", allowing the cute giant pandas of Chengdu Panda Base to interact with tourists in the colorful Hong Ya Cave.
"The pilot project of cultivating new space for immersive experience of smart tourism is not only a product of the deep integration of science and technology and tourism, but also an important way to stimulate and release the potential of the consumer market, and enable the creation of tourism scenes and changes in business formats," said Bu Xiting, vice president of the Institute of Cultural Development at China Media University.
Relevant experts said that with the support of digital technology, tourist attractions and tourism culture have been moved to the "online screen".
Online travel and "cloud tour" have further spawned the travel live streaming service, which not only makes "traffic monetization" but also allows "consumption expansion".
"With the improvement of living standards, the consumption demand in the spiritual and cultural fields of the people will continue to grow." The above experts mentioned that activating consumption, industrial prosperity and promoting employment, the three are organically combined, and it is necessary to expand new consumption areas in accordance with the new needs of the people.
"We should continue to promote the in-depth integration of culture and tourism, cultivate new consumption growth points such as cultural and entertainment tourism, promote the continuous expansion of culture and tourism consumption market, and promote the effective improvement of cultural industry and tourism 'quality' and reasonable growth of 'quantity'," said the person in charge of the relevant departments.
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Content: The human element is one of the most important components of tourism in Egypt
Signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the European Bank for the Development of the Tourism and Hospitality Sector in Egypt
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Egypt celebrated yesterday the launch of the EBRD Country Strategy 2022-2027 and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in establishing a Maharat Council for the Tourism and Hospitality Sector in Egypt.
The launch of the strategy and the signing of the memorandum was witnessed by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Minister of International Cooperation, Foreign Affairs, Electricity and Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Transport, Trade and Industry, and the Environment.
Memorandum of Understanding
The MoU comes within the framework of the interest of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to participate in the joint support to form an integrated and sustainable skills council for the tourism sector in Egypt, whose main objectives are to identify the most appropriate skills required in the sector, develop qualification frameworks and provide skills and training solutions.
The attendance was attended by the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Tourism Affairs, the President of the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism, the Vice President of Policies at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, a number of civil society leaders, some members of the House of Representatives, and participating ministries.
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During the ceremony, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Al-Anani delivered a speech that began by thanking the Minister of International Cooperation for the continuous cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in several areas, pointing out the importance of the tourism industry to the Egyptian economy.
The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities spoke about the various tourism components of the Egyptian tourist destination, stressing that the human element is one of the most important components of tourism in Egypt, so the main focus that will be presented and discussed during the meeting of the regional committee for the Middle East of the World Tourism Organization, which will be hosted by Egypt at the end of March.
During his speech, Dr. Khaled Al-Anani added that the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities ’ strategy for sustainable development 2030 includes a special focus on enhancing community participation and human resources by empowering women and youth, achieving equality and equal opportunities, and integrating and involving local communities surrounding tourism and archaeological areas in the process of sustainable development.
The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities also highlighted one of the objectives of the Ministry ’ s sustainable development strategy in this area is to strengthen cooperation with international organizations and donors to establish and develop specialized training centers, and prepare training plans and programs to develop the technical and administrative competence of workers in various tourism facilities, archaeological sites and museums.
He pointed out that the development of the skills of workers in the tourism sector and bridging the skills gaps is one of the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and included in its strategic vision for 2030. With the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism, through what it is currently working on to establish a "labor market information system" for the tourism sector, which will provide an analysis of the specialized skills and expertise available, link training with the employment system, and provide career guidance.
The minister also referred to the ministerial decision issued by the ministry to oblige hotel and tourism establishments to obtain the necessary training courses for employees in all departments according to their specialization, and to appoint a training officer, in addition to the commitment to update the training courses for employees every three years at the latest.
At the end of his speech, Dr. Khaled Al-Anani stressed that the ministry looks forward to effective and fruitful cooperation with its partners from the World Bank for Realization and Development and the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism in order to make a tangible leap in the skill level of workers in the tourism sector, in order to enhance the ministry ’ s objectives for sustainable development to promote the Egyptian tourist destination and enhance its competitiveness.

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Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Al-Anani and the Ministers of International Cooperation, Foreign Affairs, Electricity and Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Transport, Trade and Industry and Environment witnessed the launch of the EBRD Country Strategy 2022-2027, as well as the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in establishing a Maharat Council for the Tourism and Hospitality Sector in Egypt.
The MoU comes within the framework of the interest of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to participate in the joint support to form an integrated and sustainable skills council for the tourism sector in Egypt, whose main objectives are to identify the most appropriate skills required in the sector, develop qualification frameworks and provide skills and training solutions.
The attendees included the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Tourism Affairs, the President of the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism, the Vice President of Policies at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, a number of civil society leaders, some members of the House of Representatives, and participating ministries.
During the ceremony, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Al-Anani delivered a speech that began by thanking the Minister of International Cooperation for the continuous cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in several aspects, pointing out the importance of the tourism industry to the Egyptian economy.
The Minister of Tourism spoke about the various tourism components of the Egyptian tourist destination, stressing that the human element is one of the most important components of tourism in Egypt, so the main focus that will be presented and discussed during the meeting of the Regional Committee for the Middle East of the World Tourism Organization, which will be hosted by Egypt at the end of March, pointing out that the rehabilitation and enhancement of the skills and capabilities of the human element in the Egyptian tourism sector will be a top priority in the coming period....
He added that the strategy of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities for Sustainable Development 2030 includes a special focus on enhancing community participation and human resources by empowering women and youth, achieving equality and equal opportunities, and integrating and involving local communities surrounding tourist and archaeological areas in the process of sustainable development.
The Minister also highlighted one of the objectives of the Ministry ’ s sustainable development strategy in this area is to strengthen cooperation with international organizations and donors to establish and develop specialized training centers, and prepare training plans and programs to develop the technical and administrative competence of workers in various tourism facilities, activities, archaeological sites and museums.
He added that developing the skills of workers in the tourism sector and bridging skills gaps is one of the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and is included in its strategic vision for 2030. The Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism, through what it is currently working on to establish a "Labour Market Information System" for the tourism sector, which will be provided exclusively by employment in the tourism sector, and provide analysis of available specialized skills and expertise, linking training with the employment system, and providing job guidance.
The minister also pointed to the ministerial decision issued by the ministry to oblige hotel and tourism establishments to obtain the necessary training courses for workers in all departments according to their specialization, and to appoint a training officer, in addition to the commitment to update training courses for workers every three years at the latest, provided that the ministry is provided with the benefit of passing or updating the courses according to a training certificate approved by a specialized body.
In conclusion, the Minister of Tourism stressed that the ministry looks forward to effective and fruitful cooperation with its partners from the World Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism in order to make a tangible leap in the level of skills of workers in the tourism sector, in order to enhance the ministry ’ s sustainable development goals to promote the Egyptian tourist destination and enhance its competitiveness.
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Abang Johari (third left) signs the plaque to officiate SMeC while witnessed by (from left) Fahmi, Abdullah, and Asfia. – Photo by Roystein Emmor

KUCHING (May 26): The Sarawak government is committed to supporting media professionals, fostering innovation and promoting media literacy to ensure that the media landscape in Sarawak remains dynamic, inclusive and ethical, said Datuk Abdullah Saidol.

The Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Ukas) said through strategic partnerships, investment in digital infrastructure, and capacity-building initiatives, the state aimed to harness the full potential of digital media for the benefit of Sarawak’s society and economy.

“Our goal is not just to adapt to the digital era but to thrive in it, leveraging on technology to tell our stories, preserve our heritage, and drive sustainable development,” he said in his welcoming remarks at the Sarawak Media Conference (SMeC) 2024 here today.

Officiating the inaugural conference was Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

He said he understood the reason why Abang Johari was passionate about wanting to acknowledge active participation and engagement with the media were crucial in realising the Sarawak government’s digital economy agenda was to narrow or reduce the information gap between the citizens or people at large and the government.

“My definition of his rationale brings me to this notion of participatory communication which basically means the process of dialogue based on respecting and recognising others, on equity, social justice and the participation of all people,” he said.

Abdullah cited Toman Mamora’s latest column in The Borneo Post where the veteran journalist had said that when one included the crucial terms ‘participatory’ and ‘communication’ in the description, the notion of people-centric power emerges as a driving force for progress.

“The idea that human factors are the foundation of development is central to the discussion of the subject. This means that among other things, actions that contribute to development include enhancing the socioeconomic well-being of a community and, consequently, addressing the dynamics that are important in moving the community’s cause of progress to a higher level in tandem with the needs and aspirations of its members on a sustainable basis.

“These include creating a well-organized, engaging social network, cooperating with government agencies on development projects, and assuming accountability for and ownership of community activities.

“All of these emphasise the importance of dialogic communication dynamics and participatory communication power as key components that characterise democratisation and drive community development,” he quoted Toman as saying.

Toman has a fortnightly column in The Borneo Post called ‘Between the Lines’.

Abdullah said in light of the growing democratisation of political processes, there has been a renewed determination to enhance public engagement within the framework of development programmes.

“It is a defining feature of participatory communication. Social and economic changes are transforming rural communities.

“How the communities respond to and deal with these changes depends not only on economic performance, the delivery of services and the maintenance of infrastructure and utilities.

“It also relies on local people in the community using the resources in new ways, working cooperatively, improving networks, mobilising existing skills, and putting innovative ideas into action,” he said.

With ‘participation’ being the key word, he said such openness of space for communication between citizens and authorities on matters pertaining to social and economic development, especially poverty reduction, is becoming an integral part of the political and cultural life of several developing countries, based on studies by the World Bank on ‘Reconstruction and Development’ under its Communication for Governance and Accountability Programme.

Also present at the event were State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohammad Asfia Awang Nasar, Utility and Telecommunication Minister Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, Deputy State Secretary Datu Hii Chang Kee, and Bernama chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai.

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He stressed that the local heritage is one of the sources of knowledge and the treasure of the nation and its authentic history.
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The establishment of the Darin and Tarout Island Development Corporation is based on three main pillars: preserving the cultural, heritage and historical aspect, reviving natural and environmental sites, and enhancing the quality of life and enhancing its tourism economy.
He pointed out that these pillars revolved around 19 different initiatives, and if we look carefully, we find that these three pillars are basically consistent with the pillars of sustainable tourism; namely: cultural preservation, economic development, and preservation of the natural environment, which the largest tourist countries in the world seek to develop and pay attention to; as they contribute to the development of the tourism industry and make it one of the main pillars of the national economy.
He added that in addition to taking care of the local heritage because it is linked to the past, present and future as it is one of the sources of knowledge and a treasure of the nation ’ s treasures and authentic history, where the spirit and conscience of the homeland is passed down from generation to generation.
He pointed out that castles and palaces are one of the forms of urban heritage and the fruit of interaction between the community and its surroundings, so they should be taken care of and developed, as evidenced by the support of agricultural and environmental tourism in the establishment of the Mangrove Inn and the largest mangrove forest on the Arabian Gulf.
He said that it is necessary to confront various climate changes through several methods and strategies, including the establishment of forests, the development of vegetation, the preservation of living organisms and the natural environment, and the third pillar is to improve the quality of life and enhance its tourism economy through the provision of sports facilities, roads, parks and infrastructure.
There is no doubt that the development processes must rely on planning according to the available capabilities and comparative advantages, in addition to relying mainly on the human element according to his needs, tendencies and trends, within the framework of the special culture of each society, and the participation of that community in the development processes and solving the problems it faces through improvement and development.
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Gift from Visit McMinnville expands impact of OSU-Cascades’ Sustainable Tourism Lab

 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A $60,000 gift from Visit McMinnville will enable the Sustainable Tourism Lab at Oregon State University-Cascades to help support the tourism bureau’s goals to serve visitor needs and advance community quality of life.

A town of 33,000 in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, McMinnville attracts visitors and residents in part because of its historic downtown and surrounding wine region. The community faces similar challenges to destinations across the U.S., where tourism is key to regional economic development, yet needs to be balanced with the needs and desires of community members.

“We are inspired by and grateful for Visit McMinnville’s investment in a long-term vision to become a model for sustainable tourism, where the needs of future generations of visitors and community members are recognized,” said Todd Montgomery, director of the lab and executive-in-residence in the OSU-Cascades hospitality management program.

Work on the project began in October, when a team of students from OSU-Cascades surveyed local residents and captured sentiments regarding tourism and community quality of life. The survey results will help determine next steps around engaging stakeholders and ultimately in determining how to best invest tourism development funding.

Montgomery, who is also the holder of the Robin and Curt Baney Professorship in Hospitality Management, sees the impact of Visit McMinnville’s gift reaching beyond Oregon.

“With so little research available for communities seeking to build sustainable tourism practices, Visit McMinnville’s generosity can help us design best practices that will serve not only other Oregon communities, but communities across the country,” he said.

"Collaborating with the Sustainable Tourism Lab at OSU-Cascades is a critical investment foundational to our work,” said Jeff Knapp, president and CEO of Visit McMinnville. “Visit McMinnville's mission is to cultivate the visitor economy to help steward quality of life for McMinnville. This valuable effort will guide sustainable growth in McMinnville and ensure the community’s voice is heard along the way.”

The Sustainable Tourism Lab was founded by Montgomery and launched with a seed gift from Visit Bend. The lab collaborates with tourism bureaus to research and design sustainable solutions to the address challenges of balancing tourism and quality of life.

“I am grateful to Visit McMinnville for their generous commitment to this project,” said Shawn L. Scoville, president and CEO of the OSU Foundation, which secured the gift. “Their investment is an example of how philanthropy can drive impact for the greater good, providing enriching opportunities for faculty experts and students to contribute to a more sustainable and prosperous future for Oregonians.

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Türkiye Population Movement: Community Based Migration Programme - Case Study Report (Türkiye, June 2022)

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Turkey started to receive large number of refugees from Syria shortly after the outbreak of the Syria war in 2011. Turkish authorities pursued an ‘open door’ policy with temporary protection status given to those arriving from Syria, through which access to humanitarian support and basic services was ensured. Initially, people arriving from Syria were accommodated in camps managed by the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) with high quality shelter, WASH, food, non-food (later in the form of vouchers) as well as security services available. TRCS shared with authorities its international experience obtained through its active participation in the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. TRCS soon also started to provide food and non-food items to a growing number of people from Syria seeking protection. The number of people continued to grow and reached more than 110,000 in November 2012. As the influx of Syrians grew exponentially, the TRCS required additional resources and an Emergency Appeal MDRTR003 – Turkey Population Movement in response to Syrian crisis (EA) was launched in November 2012 by IFRC for CHF 32.3 million. As the number of arrivals continued to grow to 225,000 and additional camps were established, the EA was revised for CHF 44,2 million in May 2013, with the focus changing from winterization to mid-term relief. As the number of camps was increasing with over 250,000 residents, and with more than 2,5 million people residing in urban areas, TRCS programmatic focus shifted towards supporting refugees living in urban areas and their host communities. Consequently, TRCS launched the Community Centre Project in January 2015 with continued support from the EA. The set-up of various Community Centres in Turkey`s most populated provinces where majority of the refugee communities reside helped offering complex services in various sectors including protection, livelihoods, health, education, PSS and social cohesion. Just before the closure of the EA in June 2021, an evaluation was commissioned by the IFRC Turkey Delegation between April – June 2021 and focused on processes designed and implemented to ensure the relevance, efficiency and coherence of the implementation. The evaluation found that the TRCS through the implementation of the EA further strengthened its auxiliary role and is seen as a trusted and reliable partner in the implementation of Government of Turkey protection and migration policies. The EA has supported a relevant and coherent programme based on accurately identified needs and timely adjustments corresponding to changing vulnerabilities, which led to successful transition from an early disaster management approach to a sophisticated and high-quality community-based programme focusing on protection, health and PSS, livelihood and social cohesion based on the Community Centre model piloted in Sanliurfa. Much can be learned from this evaluation for the design and implementation of other EAs in well-developed national societies in middle-income countries with strongly developed government institutions.

The purpose of this study is to address the above recommendation of the Final Evaluation about a presentation of a model within the Movement with regards to transition from a service delivery (disaster management) approach to a protection and resilience-oriented approach in Türkiye. This will be achieved by capturing best practices and learning elements noted during this transition. The main sources of information for this study are various monitoring, evaluation, and review studies conducted during the lifetime of the EA. Any information gaps were filled using the findings from primary sources which include the key informant interviews (KIIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs). According to the findings, the most prominent external factors that led to the transition from emergency response to long-term programming are related to the nature of the crisis, Government policies, movement of refugees to urban areas and the approach of different stakeholders on the ground. On the other hand, internal factors are linked to staff and capacities in place and additional resources required to respond to the continuing needs of people as the crisis became protracted. The introduction of the community centre model proved relevant and effective in the sense that it served various needs of people in need who have been dispersed in many locations, especially, in urban areas across Türkiye. Needs were identified at the local level through engagement with local authorities and regular satisfaction surveys with the communities which informed programme design and evolution in time. Adoption of the holistic approach including internal and external referrals to complementary services ensured effectiveness. One important challenge noted was related to recruiting various kinds of expert staff including psychologists, case workers, social workers, interpreters needed for the community centres. Regarding social cohesion and resilience, findings show that activities in the community centres have led to substantial increase in integration and social cohesion between Syrian refugees and host communities. Although endline study indicates that the efforts to increase employability of refugees were successful, some other sources such as monitoring missions note challenges with regards to job placements following vocational trainings. Among the recommendations to address this challenge are provision of employment-guaranteed vocational trainings and in-kind entrepreneurship support to start a home-based micro business. With regards to sustainability, while training across livelihoods, health and PSS, social cohesion, and community engagement and accountability (CEA) has led to upskilling of staff and volunteers useful for current and future roles; more engagement, support and commitment from volunteers and localization have been noted as important factors to ensure sustainability of the community centres.

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Content: Community Development Department and Locals Checked-in to Phuket for Food, Fun and Sustainable Initiatives

Phuket, Thailand, 2021-Nov-02 — /EPR Network/ — Community Development Department (CDD) under the Ministry of Interior of Thailand together with the local community checked-in to Phuket to unveil the project to raise the standard of the local food service. This is to elevate and promote the Andaman region as a world class tourist destination. Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew, Ms. Mukda Limnukul, Director from the Community Development Department (Strategy Division) and Mr. Krisada Tansakul – Advisor to the President of Thai Hotels Association (THA) Southern Chapter were the honorary guests in attendance. Two Iron Chefs from Thailand, Chef Suvijak (Mond) Kanghae and Chef Saritwat (Earth) Wanvichitkun also attended and contributed to the project’s discussion.

“Raising the standards of local food service to promote the Andaman region as a world-class tourist destination” is a project initiated to develop and connect local village attractions to the tourist community. It is also to build and forge a network of community leaders, to be a model towards developing the potential of local community tourism and to generate income at the community level in line with sustainable tourism. This project will also connect the tourist community to the local community and villages. Training programs to share wisdom on developing outstanding agricultural products like Phuket lobster, local snakehead fish and pineapples are part of this project.

Five villages have been selected by the local community leaders for this pilot initiative in key districts across Phuket, Thailand.

These five model villages will participate in an array of planned activities to learn more on community contribution in tourism, how to generate or boost current income and to play a role in contributing towards a robust and sustainable economy. This is in lock-step with the aspiration to raise the standard of local food service and to promote the Andaman region as a world class tourist destination.

This project is in sync with Thailand’s national strategy to achieve the vision of a stable, prosperous, sustainable and developed country. The development of this project is also in line with the sufficient economy philosophy, a central tenet for all Thais.

As the main framework of development for the next two decades, six strategies are outlined to develop and sustain six different areas namely: long term stability, enhancing competitiveness, developing and enhancing human potential, creating opportunities and maintaining equality, propelling growth in quality of life that is environmentally friendly, and lastly to enhancing and balancing governance.

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Content: Minister Bartlett Renews Urgent Call for a Global Resilience Fund

In a compelling plea, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has again urged the international community to urgently unite in establishing a Global Resilience Fund to aid in boosting tourism resilience.
This innovative initiative, he suggests, would encourage tourists to take personal responsibility for bolstering the ability to respond, mitigate, adapt, and recover from the impacts of climate-related shocks.

Addressing the Joint 5th Urban Economy Forum and 59th ISOCARP World Planning Congress yesterday, Minister Bartlett underscored his vision: “Imagine if each tourist were to contribute a small tip after every purchase made in their destination. This simple act could potentially generate billions of dollars, crucially needed by nations that are exceptionally vulnerable to climate change but often lack the necessary resources to enhance their resilience.”

The call to action came during an opening session which forms part of the three-day event organised by the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP), under the theme, “For Climate Action, Urban Finance: Climate-responsive Planning for Equitable Places and Communities.”

Minister Bartlett took the opportunity to underscore the unique challenges faced by small island developing states (SIDS), citing factors such as their small size, limited resources, geographical isolation, and heightened susceptibility to climate change. These vulnerabilities manifest as threats like natural disasters, economic fragility, food security concerns, energy dependencies, health vulnerabilities, and biodiversity loss.

In response to these challenges, the Minister stated: “Effectively addressing these vulnerabilities demands a multifaceted approach, including international cooperation, climate resilience initiatives, sustainable development strategies, and rigorous efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”

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Minister Bartlett passionately emphasized the need for SIDS, including Jamaica, to receive international support in their efforts to build resilience and pursue sustainable development in the face of these extraordinary challenges.

Acknowledging the significant role of tourism in global carbon emissions, with tourism activities contributing approximately 8% of global CO2 emissions and poised to double by 2035, Minister Bartlett emphasised the urgent need for a more sustainable model in the industry.

Simultaneously, he reiterated Jamaica’s unwavering commitment to sustainable tourism and highlighted the country’s climate-responsive policies and initiatives, including the Master Plan for Sustainable Tourism Development, the Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy (DAFS), the Blue Ocean Strategic Framework, the Community Tourism Policy, and the Tourism Linkages Networks Policy.

Within the context of climate action, the Minister emphasized that, alongside government initiatives, individual responsibility is a pivotal component of the equation. He explained, “Personal responsibility entails supporting policies and initiatives that promote sustainability and equity, and actively engaging with our local governments to hold them accountable for their commitments to climate action and urban development.”

“It also means educating ourselves and others about the importance of climate-responsive planning and sustainable financing,” he added, “so that we can make informed decisions and advocate for change.”

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Community participation is a form of integrated participation between the state, civil society institutions and members of society alike, as it is participatory in resources, power, goals and information in order to achieve the public benefit of society as a whole.
That is, community participation is one of the most important factors for the success of development policies in any country, along with other factors such as proper planning, due to the mutual interest between society and official institutions and civil society institutions alike, in addition to enhancing citizens' confidence in state organs and institutions. Participate in development, without exclusion or exclusion of any group of different segments of society, where participation enhances the strengthening and continuation of the relationship between local bodies and various segments of society, and contributes to linking programs and services to local and daily issues for members of society.
Based on the Qatari experience in implementing community participation in pursuit of continuous improvement in the development policies in the country, and in line with the requirements of the modern era with regard to moving towards more effective, successful and sustainable development policies, we find remarkable progress in activating community partnership in the development and modernization plans carried out by the State.
Perhaps the importance of raising public awareness regarding the work of civil society institutions and activating community participatory frameworks may contribute to enhancing the efficiency of development policies, which ultimately leads to enhancing the community role of different segments of the population in terms of development policies and related projects. After drawing up development policies between the concerned state organs on the one hand, and the different categories of the people on the other.
The impact of civil society organizations on the development policies of the Government is also evident, as civil society organizations contribute through their competencies in various areas to the promotion of cultural diversity and development.
Civil society organizations also contribute to reducing the gap between society and government in communicating their problems and demands, where civil society organizations are the neutral link between the state and members of society, and the lack of effectiveness or weakness of civil society institutions in society contributes to the gap between society as a participant in the process of public policies and government.
Community participation is the participation and contribution of a broad sector of the population, especially disadvantaged groups, marginalized groups and people with special needs, in the planning, selection, preparation, implementation and follow-up of development policies that can achieve macro development goals, especially those related to improving living standards, services and others.

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Ministry of Sports calls on youth to develop visions and ideas to reduce the impact of climate change
Dr. Alaeddin Al-Desouki, Director General of Cultural and Artistic Programs at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, called on the youth participating in the Arab Forum for Youth and Environment at its eleventh session in Aswan province to develop ideas and visions to help the countries of the world to develop mechanisms and policies to deal with the issue of climate change.
He pointed out that all support for the forum is provided to all ministries and youth, especially as one of the tributaries of the Egyptian economy is based on tourism.
This came during the participation of Desouki in the opening of the Arab Forum for Youth and Environment, organized by the Arab Union for Youth and Environment under the title "Climate Change and its Impact on Heritage Cities" with the participation of eight Arab countries, many specialized bodies and institutions and more than 250 young men and women in various Arab and African countries. Mr. Abdel Moneim Abu Zeid, Chairman and Managing Director of the Drinking Water and Sanitation Company in Aswan.
Al-Desouki thanked the Secretary-General of the Union for his rapid pace of events to be the first youth body to interact with the directives on attention and adaptation to climate changes, especially with the announcement that Egypt will officially host the next Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Climate Change Convention (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh in 2022.
For her part, Dr. Jihan Al-Bayoumi, a member of the Education Committee of the House of Representatives, stressed her keenness to meet the youth of universities to spread development thought, and enable young people to overcome the difficulties they face, and work on the completion and implementation of their project ideas.
She pointed out that the youth are the real wealth of Egypt and all the facts must be highlighted to them, wishing for more youth participation in the World Youth Forum in the coming period.
Jehan Al-Bayoumi pointed out that she launched an initiative entitled "The Future Starts with an Idea", which seeks to discover and support innovators and attract innovative solutions through the involvement of all segments of society, and work to enhance community participation among all youth, stressing that there are huge energies of youth that must be exploited towards building society by involving them through receiving suggestions and ideas.
She thanked the Union for the efforts made to help young people and involve them in keeping up with the events, on an ongoing basis each year through the ideas addressed by the Forum.
She pointed out that Aswan has natural, historical, heritage and human resources that qualify it to restore confidence and security and attract internal and external tourism, especially at this preferred time for tourism, travel and trips.
For his part, Dr. Mamdouh Rashwan, President of the Forum and Secretary General of the Arab Union for Youth and Environment, said that the activities of the Forum start from Aswan, and conclude in Luxor, where it will witness plenary sessions and sub-workshops on the issues of climate change, water and other youth issues and the environment.
Rashwan added that on the sidelines of the forum, there are events that include visiting archaeological sites and tourist attractions in the cities of magic and beauty Luxor and Aswan.
He pointed out that the forum is an important opportunity to exchange experiences among young people to achieve the goals of sustainable development, where the forum addresses four main issues, namely heritage and dialogue of cultures with the empowerment of youth and women, as well as youth issues such as unemployment.
The Chairman of the Forum stressed that experts will hold panel discussions and round tables for young people, in addition to the participation of young people in field visits to the sites of tree forests in Luxor Governorate, which is one of the areas of benefiting from treated wastewater safely.
He pointed out that tourism is one of the most developed industries in the world and today has become one of the most important sectors in the global economy, as tourism from an economic perspective is a productive sector that plays an important role in increasing national income, improving the balance of payments and a source of foreign exchange and an opportunity to employ labor.
Rashwan said that to achieve the development programs, the term sustainable tourism was launched in what is known as the green economy, and at the environmental level, tourism is an attractive factor for tourists to satisfy their desires in terms of visiting various natural places, learning about their terrain, and visiting local communities to learn about their customs and traditions.
Rashwan explained that heritage cities are cities that include what the former left of intellectual, cultural and cultural legacies, which belong to all humanity and must be preserved and today face some Arab heritage cities and their effects, many problems, most notably neglect and the negative impact of climatic erosion factors and lack of maintenance and restoration and exposure to looting and theft.
He pointed out that the Holding Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation is a key partner in the forum by providing workshops, drawing and plumbing, to raise awareness of water issues and how to preserve it, and coordinating efforts to turn the workshops into an action plan on the ground.
For his part, Dr. Ihab Abdul Aziz, Director of the Water and Environmental Sanitation Program at UNICEF, said that the issue of climate change is receiving unprecedented global attention to become the issue of the 21st century, where disputes over how to deal with it occupied wide areas of scientific, political and economic discussions in all academic, research and executive circles.
Abdul Aziz said that the negative effects of the phenomenon of climate change are affecting the countries of the world, so that young children and young people are among the most threatened groups, now and in the future due to the impact of climate change on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, hence the need to create awareness and discuss proposals and solutions for the future of our children.
For his part, Eng. Yahya Abdel Moneim Abu Zeid, Chairman and Managing Director of the Drinking Water and Sanitation Company in Aswan, stressed that the issue of "climate change and its impact on heritage cities", and through some climate evidence is a topical issue worldwide.
Abdel Moneim pointed to the company ’ s preparations within the framework of the directives of the Holding Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation, to face the manifestations of bad weather, rain and floods, and the readiness of the company with its technical staff with other authorities concerned with the province, and the support of the Holding Company and its subsidiaries to deal with weather waves.
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Zambia’s comparative advantage lies in the opportunity to advance home grown tourism initiatives

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Government has renewed its commitment to sustainable use of natural resources in its developmental agenda.

Tourism Permanent Secretary Evans Muhanga says Tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world as it contributes to job creation, environmental protection and poverty alleviation.

Speaking when he officiated at the four days sustainable Tourism meeting in Lusaka today, Mr Muhanga said if the Tourism sector is well structured, it can empower host communities to generate trade opportunities.

He said sustainable Tourism remains a topical issue globally and that Zambia cannot afford to ignore consequences of unsustainable tourism practices if the country is to achieve real growth presently and in the future.

Mr. Muhanga noted that the United Nations General Assembly adopted 2017 as the international year of Tourism which was a watershed moment to energize institutions and countries across the world to prioritize tourism as a catalyst for positive change in the economic sector.

He said government needs to scale up efforts to build upon the impetus created when Zambia hosted the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Sustainable Tourism in Livingstone.

He stated that it was during that time that South Luangwa National Park was declared an international sustainable wildlife park for tourism development.

“Government’s desire is to ride on this feat as an encouragement for the tourism sector to achieve inclusive growth by promoting partnership and collaboration with other stakeholders in tourism,” he said.

Mr. Muhanga added that government believes that Zambia’s comparative advantage lies in the opportunity to advance home grown tourism initiatives.

He said the country will see revenue growth from the tourism sector as the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have started easing as more Tourists will start visiting the country.

He expressed hope that the four -day training will enhance partnership and collaboration required to promote tourism sustainability in the country.

“I have no doubt the participants will gain the necessary technical knowledge on sustainable Tourism which will in turn improve the economy,” he said.

He implored participants to apply the acquired knowledge in their day to day sustainable Tourism in the country.

And CBI Zambia local Consultant Rachel Ward explained that CBI, an NGO based in the Netherlands has come to Zambia to offer technical support on sustainable Tourism.

Ms. Ward said sustainable Tourism is the talk of everyone globally and must be harnessed in a quest to foster development in the country.

She commended CBI for being an all-weather friend to Zambia in the Tourism sector especially that the country has conducive weather patterns and friendly people.

She said sustainable Tourism is going to help Zambia and called on the hospitality industry to improve the standards in their hotels and lodges in order to attract tourists to Zambia.

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The UAE’s “Nature Emirate” is on a quest to become a regional leader in sustainable tourism by 2025. Its “Balanced Tourism” approach offers vibrant nature and cultural adventures alongside support and incentives for both new and existing hotels.

As travel returns, destinations and tourism boards pivoting toward sustainability — and those with the most ambitious, authentic, and achievable sustainability goals — will reshape how we travel in the decade ahead. According to Expedia Group Media Solutions’ 2022 Sustainable Travel Study, half of consumers want to see more information on sustainability from destinations.

On a mission to engage this more responsible traveler, Ras Al Khaimah has declared its vision to become the Middle East’s most sustainable destination by 2025, with the goal of attracting over 3 million visitors annually by 2030. Its new “Balanced Tourism” strategy, created in partnership with EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification, and advisory group for travel and tourism, goes far beyond tackling single-use plastic and promoting recycling to scale up sustainability in every sense.

The process began with a policy commitment from Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority and its partners across government and industry, before establishing the benchmarks that progress would be measured against. The second part of the sustainability strategy takes the form of two certification programs, one for the destination and one for businesses, the latter looking to drive sustainability certification for at least 30 tourism businesses initially.

To tackle hot-button issues like overtourism, Balanced Tourism encompasses areas including cultural preservation and social and economic sustainability. As Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, said: “Usually everybody only talks about the environmental piece and forgets about the social and the economic piece. We wanted to make sure we were supporting smaller businesses and that whatever efforts we make also keep the local ecosystem, population, culture, and heritage in mind.”

Inspired by the blueprint set by countries like Slovenia, Costa Rica, and Rwanda, Ras Al Khaimah seeks not only to build the foundations for sustainable tourism growth at home but to establish a template for other destinations that wish to make a meaningful impact on sustainability without “greenwashing” or sacrificing tourism goals.

Sustainable Development

Tourism is a central part of Ras Al Khaimah’s economy, contributing over 5 percent of its GDP and providing around 10,000 jobs. However, this growth can also threaten the country’s natural splendor, giving rise to issues like overtourism, population growth, and environmental damage.

One way in which the tourism authority plans to combat this is by taking a measured approach to hotel development. Any property will have to abide by newly introduced green building codes that prioritize sustainable standards in areas such as food waste reduction and sustainable landscaping.

“This green hotel rating is an initiative that aims to achieve 100 percent integrated sustainability in all of Ras Al Khaimah’s hotels,” said Phillips. “We’ve also launched our green public procurement program (GPP) to support the adoption of sustainable procurement practices and produce products and services that have a low environmental impact.”

Take the recently integrated Wynn Resort, set to open in 2026. The brand is known for its pioneering approach to sustainability and energy efficiency, with a target of achieving 50 percent renewable energy by 2030. It has already implemented robust waste management programs at its properties, diverting between 26 percent and 100 percent of waste from entering landfills, as well as reducing water consumption and investing in new waste-to-energy solutions.

Sustainable development is also a question of market positioning, whether to developers, existing hotels, travelers, or the wider world. “We’re open for tourists, and we love welcoming them, but the way we message and position ourselves as a sustainable destination sets a certain expectation,” said Phillips.

Hosting upcoming events like the Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2023 will also help set this expectation. Working with hotels to develop value propositions that cater to eco-conscious clients is another. “We want to make sure we are able to drive the maximum amount of profitability for hospitality partners,” said Phillips. “We are talking about a 50 percent five-star inventory.”

This means meeting with local community partners to help them understand how to drive a higher average rate rather than focusing on volume business, as well as setting KPIs and incentivizing with benefits such as tax offsetting. “We rebated 20 percent of the destination fee during Covid to help keep hotels afloat. Now we’ve added that element into sustainability, where based on specific metrics being met, we’re rewarding hotels and businesses,” said Phillips.

Attractions With Purpose

Unlike other tourist destinations in the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah has the advantage of being a developing destination — or what Phillips calls “a destination of the future.” This presents an opportunity to do things differently. And by investing around $140 million into 20 projects that will be built according to these new sustainability standards, Ras Al Khaimah is actively walking the walk when it comes to securing a more sustainable future.

Rather than massive attractions designed to drive mass volumes, the projects chosen have a strong sustainable focus, ranging from 50 kilometers of hiking trails to a tobogganing ride called the Jais Sledder. In the mountains, guests will be able to check into Anavrin Equestrian Resort, a wellness resort focused on “healing with horses” set to open in Q4 2022, and Saij Mountain Lodge, a protected and sustainably managed resort featuring lodges made from natural and sustainable materials, opening on Jebel Jais in 2023. At sea level, the proposed Scallop Ranch at Al Hamra Marina will enhance understanding of the marine ecosystem.

Cultural Conservation

Ras Al Khaimah is home to four cultural and heritage sites that are on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, the most among the Emirates. Preserving and restoring these cultural treasures is therefore a crucial part of its sustainability strategy, providing storied alternatives to crowded heritage sites for curious travelers.

Examples already underway include Suwaidi Pearls Farm, the only site in the UAE which still cultivates local pearls by hand, and Al Jazirah Al Hamra, an ancient pearling village of the Al Zaab tribe. Working with UNESCO experts and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, a program is underway to restore the village using traditional, sustainable materials by 2025, as well as creating curated tours that underpin its unique tribal history.

Community and Liveability

In addition to these cultural restoration projects, the tourism authority is engaging with the local community by staging over 20 events a year, including the RAK Fine Arts Festival, RAK Half Marathon, DP World Tour, and UAE Tour. Its sustainability strategy also involves programs to help the community think more sustainably — for example, it created a Buy RAK program for local suppliers that have a very low carbon footprint, negotiating deals for local fishermen to be able to buy directly. This will be supported by a carbon-mindful event in December to further educate the community.

The tourism authority also acknowledges the importance of employee well-being, having launched RAKFAM, a series of initiatives aimed at enriching connectivity, community life, and facilities for tourism sector employees in the Emirate. With several progressive policies in place to promote employee well-being, the tourism authority was recognized as the sixth-best workplace in the UAE by Great Place to Work for 2022 in the “small and medium organizations” category.

Ultimately, Ras Al Khaimah is pioneering this holistic approach to destination management not just because it’s the right thing to do. “Our customers are demanding it,” Phillips said. “We know travelers are looking for destinations where sustainability is at the forefront.”

For more information about Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, click here.

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• YouGov ’ s international survey of more than 17,500 people from 15 travel destinations revealed that nearly two-thirds of the world prioritizes travel to places where friends and family have already visited, exacerbating overtourism in some regions while leaving others relatively unexplored.
66% of travelers think it ’ s important to travel to familiar places, and nearly half feel uncomfortable traveling to places they don ’ t know much about.
However, 83% of those who travelled to a new destination agreed that their views had changed or widened after returning.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 28 September 2023 – International travelers are less likely to consider exploring unfamiliar destinations than they are to travel to more familiar destinations, according to an international YouGov survey published today.
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ARE WE STUCK IN A ‘ TRAVEL BUBBLE ’?
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The YouGov survey, commissioned by the Saudi Tourism Authority, covered 15 countries in Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East, with more than 17,500 respondents, and was released this year at the World Travel Day in Riyadh.
While results vary from region to region, research shows that 66% of travelers prefer to travel to familiar countries, and 67% typically travel to destinations they ’ ve visited before or heard about on social networks such as family and friends.
There are some global differences in the survey results, with 90% of Middle Eastern travellers citing familiarity with their destination as a key factor in their travel decisions, while those in the UK (62%), France (75%), China (68%) and Japan (74%) feel comfortable travelling to places they know less about.
For destinations where tourism is not yet mature and international advertising funding is limited, this means that they lack the ability to create a sense of familiarity, which is obviously an important factor when people choose their travel destination.
On the other hand, for more established destinations, the challenge is to encourage tourists to leave popular attractions and go to less well-known areas.
The results of this survey echo previous research, which found that 80% of travelers visit only 10% of the world ’ s destinations, [1] and the extreme findings of this survey not only highlight the preference for familiar destinations, but also illustrate the need for more sustainable travel habits around the world.
“The results of this international survey provide us with an in-depth analysis of global passenger trends and habits, as well as the importance of familiarity in their choice of destination, ” said Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO and Board Member of Saudi Tourism Authority.
“However, familiarity does not mean that the destination needs to compromise its authenticity, as research also confirms the view that visiting new places can deepen our appreciation of multiculturalism and promote mutual understanding.
When we travel, we are agents of good things, we spread our culture and come home with new discoveries, new ideas and new perspectives. ”
“I hope that by highlighting the power of travel to broaden horizons, I can inspire more people to choose to travel to less familiar destinations. ”
I look forward to discussing the results of this survey with my peers at this week ’ s World Travel Day in Riyadh and exploring how together we can continue to make the world attractive and accessible to all. ”
The findings support recent news coverage in countries such as Croatia and France, which have implemented measures to better control the large number of travelers in the most popular destinations.
The Croatian city of Dubrovnik has implemented a “Respect the City ” campaign to manage tourism and reduce its impact, while French Tourism Minister Olivia Gregoire said France needs to better manage the influx of tourists during the high season, which threatens“ the environment, the quality of life of local residents and the visitor experience. ”
Eighty-three percent of travelers who ventured to a new destination said the experience changed or broadened their horizons, providing strong evidence of the impact travel has had on connecting people and increasing mutual understanding.
Commissioned by the Saudi Tourism Authority, the global survey is being conducted ahead of this year ’ s World Tourism Day (WTD), which will take place in Riyadh from 27 to 28 September. WTD 2023 will bring together tourism ministers, industry leaders and experts from around the world under the theme “Tourism and Green Investment ”.
Through a series of engaging meetings, panel discussions and seminars, participants will explore the important role of tourism and global cooperation in driving prosperity, protecting culture, protecting the environment, and promoting a more harmonious and connected world.
About Saudi Tourism
Established in June 2020, the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) is responsible for promoting Saudi tourist attractions in the global market and developing proposals for them through various programs, packages and commercial support.
Its mission includes developing Saudi Arabia ’ s unique resources and tourist attractions, hosting and participating in industry events, and promoting Saudi tourism brands locally and overseas. STA has 16 representative offices around the world, serving 38 countries or regions.
About UNWTO
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for promoting equitable, inclusive and sustainable tourism.
The World Tourism Organization works with its member states, international organizations and the private sector to promote a safe and seamless travel experience for all.
UNWTO is also committed to making tourism a central pillar of trust and international cooperation, growth and opportunity.
As part of the United Nations system, UNWTO is at the forefront of global efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including the ability to create decent work, promote equality and protect natural and cultural heritage.
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Look at the technology elements at the trade fair.
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September 06, 2021 08: 22 | Source: Guangming Daily
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In the SNOW51 exhibition area of the Sports Services Pavilion, the audience experienced the Alpine Ski Simulator under the guidance of a professional coach.
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At the opening ceremony, visitors visited the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei exhibition area.
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During the service trade fair in 2021, the century-old Shougang Park was transformed into a special venue, and the industrial legacy with traces of years complemented the service products at the forefront of fashion.
Zhong Zhong interactive performance, 5G non-heritage live broadcast, national characteristic cultural exhibition activities along the "Belt and Road", cultural and creative products from all countries of the world...
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What are the new changes and trends in the world cultural and tourism market and its development under the COVID-19 epidemic?
How can we seize new opportunities and achieve sustainable development in the future?
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Watch the different forms of "rabbit children", Peking opera face; listen to the performers in elegant and elegant Chinese clothing recite poetry; follow the master of non-heritage technology into the 5G broadcast room to enjoy the wonderful world of non-heritage; choose film clips to experience the fun of film dubbing... Taste, science and technology come.
At the National Convention Center, the exhibition stand of the National Palace Museum was also very popular.
Some viewers enjoy the ultra-high-definition three-dimensional model of cultural relics in the "Digital Treasure Pavilion", while others browse the "Qingming River Map" in the "Famous Paintings"......
Many viewers found that at this year's service trade meeting, 5G, big data and other technical means are widely used, and the cultural and tourism service experience has become more intelligent and more convenient.
“We have exhibited various projects such as the Panorama Palace Museum, the Digital Heritage Library, the VR (Virtual Reality) Theater, and the ‘ Digital Palace ’ Mini Program, showing the latest achievements and application scenarios of the Palace Museum in using digital technology to protect cultural relics and serve the public. ”
Yu Zhuang, deputy director of the Digital and Information Department of the Palace Museum, said that in recent years, the Palace Museum has been actively engaged in digital transformation, so that ordinary visitors can visit the Palace Museum online anytime, anywhere, enjoy cultural relics, see exhibitions and check materials.
As Yu Zhuang said, technology is the "wing" of culture, allowing culture to fly higher and farther, allowing culture to spread around the world.
"At present, the cultural and tourism industry is upgrading and developing in the direction of high technology." Jin Yuanpu, director of the Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries of Renmin University of China, said that information technology has a broad application space in the cultural and tourism industry, which can greatly improve the service level of the cultural and tourism industry.
Online and offline, the world's tourist attractions have also participated in the exhibition, some through 3D, VR and other technologies will be local tourism resources "moved" to the scene, some put out local characteristics of products, some bring traditional folk song and dance performances, the use of "eighteen martial arts" to attract tourists.
Wang Hong, executive vice president of the World Tourism Cities Federation Council and vice mayor of Beijing, said that the new technology has been widely used in various tourism scenarios, greatly affecting the content, mode, scale and speed of tourism development.
Big data allows tourism product information to reach consumers more accurately, and VR brings an immersive “cloud experience ” to tourists.
At the same time, the tourism business model has also accelerated changes, cross-border integration and online and offline interaction have become more common.
Technological innovation is essential to accelerating recovery
As the COVID-19 epidemic has swept the world, the world's cultural and tourism industry has suffered a huge impact, and coping with the epidemic and restoring development are the common themes and aspirations of the relevant industries at present and for some time to come.
Sandra Kavo, director of market information and competitiveness at the United Nations World Tourism Organization, said that although the world tourism industry is slowly recovering this year, it is still very difficult.
Some experts predict that to reach the level of 2019, it will need to wait until 2024 or even later.
In Sandra Kavo ’ s view, technological innovation is crucial.
Looking at the world, all countries are actively exploring.
According to the World Tourism Cities Development Report 2020 released by the World Federation of Tourism Cities during the China International Trade Fair this year, 167 countries and regions around the world adopted special measures in 2020 to create conditions for recovery.
"We have actively promoted the digital transformation of cultural and tourism, and formed a large number of innovative achievements."
According to the relevant person in charge of OCT Group, the "Flower Orange" App they exhibited at this year's service trade meeting is a digital tourism experience platform that can provide more than 50 scenic spots with garden information and online ticket purchase functions.
The person in charge said that as epidemic prevention and control enters the normalization stage, for the "experience first" cultural and tourism industry, the in-depth application of big data, 5G, cloud computing and other technologies has become an important breakthrough for improving the quality and efficiency of scenic services and operations.
With the support of digital technology and scientific and technological means, the cultural and tourism industry is realizing the transformation of quality, efficiency and power, and moving from the previous resource-driven to a new stage driven by scientific and technological innovation.
In the first half of this year, China's tourism market has steadily recovered, with the total number of domestic tourism arrivals reaching 1.87 billion, which has recovered to more than 60% of the level of the same period in 2019.
In the view of Vladimir Norov, Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the epidemic has brought a great test to world tourism, but also brought new opportunities for the development of the industry.
ICT-based “contactless ” services such as virtual tourism and cloud exhibitions reduce operating costs, improve service quality and the industry ’ s ability to respond to emergencies, which will help create a new, high-quality tourism environment.
Experts attending the meeting believe that the epidemic has profoundly changed the development mode of the cultural and tourism industry, and the world's cultural and tourism industry is entering a new era of iterative renewal.
In the future, we should focus on promoting the application of new generation information technologies such as big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence in the field of cultural and tourism, innovate service models, accelerate the digital transformation and transformation of the cultural and tourism industry, and improve the quality of cultural and tourism services with scientific and technological innovation.
3, should return to the track of open cooperation
It is an important measure for many countries and cities to promote economic recovery after the epidemic.
Experts said that in the long run, the development of the world's cultural and tourism industry should return to the track of open cooperation and mutual benefit.
"Tourism markets in many countries are recovering from the impact of the pandemic as global vaccination advances."
Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, said that in early July this year, the World Tourism Organization held the "Sustainable Urban Tourism Mayors Forum" and issued the "Porto Declaration on Tourism and the Future of Cities".
The main thrust of the declaration is fully consistent with the World Tourism City Future Development Agenda (2021-2030) released at this trade fair, and it is believed that tourism will become a strong pillar for the recovery and sustainable development of the world's cities.
Hu Heping, minister of culture and tourism, said that the current COVID-19 epidemic has caused more instability and uncertainty in the world economy, but the general trend of opening up and cooperation has not changed.
All countries in the world are a community with a shared future, and adhering to the principle of "consultation, co-construction and sharing" is an inevitable choice to deal with the challenges.
Hu Heping proposed, adhere to mutual benefit and win-win situation, and deepen international tourism cooperation.
Strengthen overall coordination, help tourism enterprises bail out, create a more fair, orderly and healthy market environment, and boost development confidence.
Encourage innovation and creation, improve the quality of tourism development, introduce more new formats, new subjects, new models, take the initiative to adapt to the new trends in scientific and technological development, use 5G, big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and other new technologies, improve industrial efficiency, optimize industrial structure, and explore new momentum for industrial development.
"China 's Ministry of Culture and Tourism is willing to work with international organizations and government departments to continuously promote international tourism exchanges and cooperation, create opportunities in opening up, solve difficult problems in cooperation, and jointly promote the high-quality development of world tourism," Hu said.
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Organised by the Singapore Tourism Board as part of the ‘ Reimagining Singapore ’ Global Talks Series ’ on Saturday at the Terra Sustainability Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, the panel focused on opportunities for collaboration to redefine the global tourism landscape and challenge traditional approaches to destination marketing.
The session, titled ‘ Future Cities: Utilizing Urban Design and Technology to Build Cities to Attract the Next Generation of Travellers ’, highlighted the transformations in global travel trends and the preferences of the next generation in terms of travel destinations, urban design and technology, and the importance of sustainability in travel and accommodation choice and its impact on travellers ’ preferences.
The session discussed the travel industry facing a major setback in the past two years, after the COVID-19 outbreak forced countries around the world to close their borders and stop flights.
However, industry experts predicted that a restructuring of the sector and a focus on technology and sustainability could be an effective path to recovery.
Leading industry experts participated in the forum, including Dr. Parcathonicha, Co-founder of WorldWomen Turism and Founder of Elevated Consultancy & Training; Michael Magel, Managing Director of RSP Planning & Engineering Consulting Middle East; and Xavier Angelada, Managing Director of Accenture, Innovation, Digital Transformation and Transition. energy.
Xavier Anglada, general manager of Accenture, said: “When the coronavirus outbreak broke out, we saw a few industries that really flourished in the tourism industry.
There are influencers who really thrived because they switched to digital technology.
In this new way, tourism can be reimagined and reinvented.
Interactions will be completely data-driven and will be very convenient.
“We ’ ll see priorities have been completely reconfigured, and what we ’ re seeing now is that technology is helping. ”
Michael Magel, general manager of Middle East planning and engineering consultancy RSP, noted the importance of leveraging AI and technology tools in the tourism industry to adapt to changing consumer preferences, for example, contactless technology can be used to facilitate traveler experiences, while augmented reality can provide rich travel experiences and help overcome language barriers.
Chair Sarah Khan, who was recently appointed editor-in-chief of Condé Nast Traveler in the Middle East, said.
“Sara represents the new generation of modern travelers, offering a contemporary global perspective on the industry: since the COVID-19 pandemic, travelers around the world have become more interested in destinations that prioritize their well-being and are strongly focused on sustainability. ”
Dr Parkathonisha, co-founder of WorldWomen Tourism, said: “Looking at the next generation of travellers, we have 94% according to a number of statistics and research, who claim to have a recreational journey in the recovery phase.
So it ’ s very important to prepare destinations based on how new travelers are tempted to come to your destination, and also in terms of smart technology that will support them in operating from anywhere in the world. ”
The panel also highlighted the mechanism of investing architectural design in cities to create long-term tourist attractions, from a focus on creating sustainable green buildings to introducing bold and contemporary urban design features.
The committee also focuses on the important role of sustainability in the choice of travel and accommodation destinations and its impact on travellers ’ preferences.
The session is part of a series of global talks on reimagining Singapore ’ s future, organised by the Singapore Tourism Board to promote intellectual conversations about the future of travel and tourism.
Launched in Singapore last year, the Global Talks on Reimagining Singapore ’ s Future encourages industry leaders to share ideas and explore opportunities to collaborate to reshape the global tourism landscape, highlighting changing attitudes of travellers and the latest trends and observations in the travel and tourism industry.
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Continue to empower new formats of digital consumption towards the "new"
People 's Daily reporter Wang Shaoxao
July 9, 2024 08: 23 | Source: People's Daily Online
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The Digital Immersive Experience Museum creates a “virtual immersion ” space for visitors to touch, enter and play at will; the Digital Immersive Restaurant presents a“ sensory restaurant ” integrating sound, light and electricity and creative visual experience for visitors; the VR Digital Immersive Theater integrates “real scene performance ” and“ VR full sense interaction ” to let visitors experience the feeling of walking in a 10,000 meter space …
Recently, the National Development and Reform Commission and other five departments jointly issued the "Measures on Creating a New Consumption Scenario and Cultivating a New Growth Point of Consumption" to further cultivate and expand new growth points of consumption, strive to create a new smart, green, healthy and safe consumption scene, better comply with the demand for upgrading of consumption, improve the supply of high-quality goods and services, and further promote high-quality economic development.
In recent years, the scientific and technological revolution and industrial revolution have accelerated the evolution, new technological means such as big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things have emerged, and digital technology and data elements are profoundly changing people's production and consumption, providing many new opportunities for iterative upgrading of consumer supply.
The application of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence has become one of the key keys to opening new consumption scenarios.
Industry experts said that to create a new consumption scene, it is necessary to make full use of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, so that it can fully integrate with the real economy and stimulate new vitality of economic growth.
Digital consumption promotes consumption quality and expansion, igniting a "new engine" for economic growth, and has become the mainstream form of consumption in the digital economy era.
From expanding the new scene of automobile consumption, creating a new scene of high-end intelligent driving, to enriching the home decoration and household consumption scene, promoting the integration of indoor full intelligent assembly and intelligent IoT in the whole house, to creating a new scene of electronic product consumption, increasing the development of software and hardware functions such as flexible screens, super photography, and terminal large models.
At present, China's consumer demand is upgrading from the survival type to the development type and the quality type, and it is changing from the main consumption of commodities to the consumption of services and goods.
Data show that in terms of service consumption, from January to May, service retail sales increased by 7.9% year-on-year, and the growth rate was 4.4 percentage points faster than the growth rate of commodity retail sales in the same period.
Relevant experts said that to fully release the potential of service consumption, it is necessary to focus on the supply side and the demand side, create more new scenarios for digital consumption, improve the digital consumption infrastructure, further optimize the service consumption environment, and upgrade service consumption with digitalization.
Unmanned supermarkets use the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence technology to achieve self-service shopping and settlement, so that consumers more convenient and faster shopping; virtual fitting rooms use augmented reality technology to enable consumers to try on clothes online, improve shopping experience and decision-making accuracy; new "onboarding" robot team with its innovation and practicality, for diversified consumer scenarios to inject unprecedented vitality... The need for a good life.
The cultural tourism projects spawned by "Digital + Cultural Tourism" use digital technology to enrich the supply of cultural tourism products and services, and become an effective way to adapt to the trend of consumption upgrading and accurately meet the needs of tourists.
Digitalization has created a new scene of "poetry and distance", bringing fresh and interesting experiences to tourists, and forming a new growth point in the cultural and tourism market.
Gansu launched the "province 's cultural tourism industry digital service platform", successfully out a "digital, visual, network, intelligent" cultural tourism industry development of a new path; Fujian cultural tourism digital people "Xiao Fu Duo" in the form of innovative digitization to show the enthusiasm and beauty of Fujian summer; Beijing' s "smart tourism" immersive experience new space integrates digital technology and traditional tourism, become a vivid carrier to tell the Chinese story of the new era.
Digital innovation has become a key force to promote the development of the cultural and tourism industry, create a new consumer experience, and meet the diversified needs of tourists.
Industry experts said that the integration and development of science and technology and cultural tourism will become a new trend, and digital innovation is an effective grasp of the future development of the cultural and tourism industry.
In the future, all localities should actively embrace new technologies, expand new scenarios, open up new tracks, shape new advantages, and continuously promote the high-quality development of the digital culture and tourism industry.
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Tech firm cites need for digital transformation in PH hotels

Energy management and digital automation firm Schneider Electric has emphasized during the recent Hotel + Accommodation Industry Summit Philippines 2024 that sustainability plays a crucial role in the hotel and accommodation industry, as 2 out of 3 travelers now prefer establishments that engage in green practices.

This growing preference for sustainable establishments coincides with the expected return of international travel to pre-pandemic levels this 2024, which is estimated to grow by 2% above 2019 figures, according to the first UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the Year.

Schneider Electric’s segment head of East Asia and Japan Madhu Menon explained that digital transformation could enable the industry to continue offering comfort and convenience to travelers while reducing its energy consumption.

“Travelers are increasingly conscious of their environmental footprint,” Menon said as he emphasized that “this shift in priorities underscores the need for hotels to embrace innovative solutions that seamlessly integrate sustainability and efficiency into their operations.”

He added that hotels consume 50% more energy than similar-sized residential buildings despite having only 55% occupancy rates on average.

This integration can be accomplished with end-to-end digital solutions that Schneider Electric offers through EcoStruxure IT, the company’s Internet of Things (IoT) platform that provides energy management and automation solutions.

Specifically, this technology features the Asset Advisor and Building Advisor, offering cloud-based analytics to monitor and control their energy use in real time, identify savings opportunities, and reduce their overall carbon footprint.

Meanwhile, its Building Operation and Power Monitoring Expert provides data-driven insights to inform hotels about possible problems and diagnostics and determine areas for maintenance– decreasing downtime and guest complaints.

To future-proof hotels in the Philippines, Schneider Electric identified four focus areas where end-to-end solutions could be utilized:

  1. Reducing carbon footprint by adopting greener sources of energy,
  2. Improving the efficiency of operations and energy use as well as the productivity of staff,
  3. Ensuring continuity and agility in operations, and
  4. Delivering exceptional guest and staff experiences

    As the Philippine hospitality industry gears up for a travel boom, embracing sustainability and digitalization is no longer an option but a necessity. Schneider Electric stands ready to partner with hotels on their journey toward a greener, more efficient, and future-proof business.

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Content: How digital transformation is changing the travel sector

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Travelport’s Tom Kershaw discusses the ways that emerging tech is affecting the travel sector and how the company is addressing sustainability in this space.

Tom Kershaw is the chief product and technology officer at global traveltech company Travelport. Kershaw has more than two decades of experience leading innovation, technical strategy and execution within global technology and internet organisations, and has worked on mobile application development, advertising, data science and large-scale data processing.

Prior to joining Travelport in 2021, he served as chief technology officer at advertising platform Magnite, and he has also held various leadership positions at companies such as Google, Ericsson and VeriSign.

In his current role at Travelport, Kershaw is responsible for the company’s global technology and product teams while overseeing the development and delivery of products and solutions.

“Since joining Travelport, I’ve expanded our engineering and product development team in order to accelerate the delivery of tools that help our agency customers seamlessly search, shop and service travel across a broad array of content types,” he says.

“My team and I are responsible for continually building new tools and enhancing features that agents need to operate as modern retailers and provide better, faster, more personalised online travel retailing experiences for both leisure and business.”

What are some of the biggest challenges you’re facing in the current IT landscape and how are you addressing them?

Traditionally, the travel sector hasn’t been known for having a super easy, intuitive retailing experience, but technology and modern applications are helping to overcome challenges within the travel ecosystem that will simplify and improve the experience going forward.

For example, AI and automation are crucial pieces of the puzzle to work smarter and more efficiently, and this shift has been propelled by one key factor: customers. Customers demand a more modern travel retail experience and agencies that can respond to search requests the fastest or proactively recommend trip options that travellers really want are going to thrive.

At Travelport, we’re using AI to not only help agents automate routine tasks like refunds and exchanges, but to personalise offers and gain more control with ever-changing pricing and itinerary options for travellers.

What are your thoughts on digital transformation in a broad sense within your industry? How are you addressing it in your company?

The way that travel is searched, booked and serviced is transforming. The industry is fast to adapt and travel distribution is becoming more modern, as the complexity of the travel ecosystem and the ever-changing pricing and itinerary options for travellers continues to grow.

At Travelport, we’re seeing search volumes increase daily as airlines and other suppliers are creating more options and decoupling ancillaries to tailor an offer. That is why it was imperative for us to restructure our search and ordering systems to create a fully predictive and intuitive search infrastructure.

The way we’re now using AI and machine-learning to improve the speed and accuracy of data-driven search responses is really exciting to see, because it means travel is finally catching up with other modern retailers. With this level of intuitiveness, agencies will be able to easily understand what their travellers need, make accurate predictions and recommend the best trip options. It is this level of personalisation, driven by rich, robust datasets and AI-based search that will continue transforming booking processes and business travel management into a seamless internet-like retailing and servicing experience.

‘One of the biggest challenges facing the travel industry are the risks with using personal data’

Sustainability has become a key objective for businesses in recent years. What are your thoughts on how this can be addressed from an IT perspective?

When it comes to sustainability in travel, it can be difficult for agents and travellers to identify which flights, routes and accommodations are the greenest. Our travel retailing marketplace, Travelport+, is continuing to evolve and we’re delivering the tools to help travel retailers understand, communicate and promote the most environmentally sustainable or ‘carbon-conscious’ options.

One way we are empowering travel agents is by giving them the ability to access consistent carbon emissions data for flights using the travel impact model (TIM). The TIM framework has been developed by an open-source, industry-collaborative coalition, and administered by Travelyst, an independent non-profit organisation of which Travelport is a member. The TIM takes a variety of attributes into account, for example: aircraft type, cabin class and seat configuration. This model also incorporates upstream emissions, which are emissions produced during production, delivery and use of fuels. Including upstream emissions will be beneficial as sustainable aviation fuels become more common in aviation.

We are also exploring solutions that will help travel retailers offer carbon compensation and nature regeneration to their customers, as well as tools and capabilities to support corporate travel managers with emissions reporting requirements for business travel.

What big tech trends do you believe are changing the world and your industry specifically?

Travel is much like the rest of the retail world, in that the personalisation and automation of the internet is really the most important mission we have in front of us. And yes, the much-hyped AI trend will help in that regard by automating routine tasks and making agents smarter and more agile.

But those are things that everyone talks about. For me, what excites me most is the data-sharing technologies that were born out of cloud computing – the ability to share data in a secure, anonymised way between a wide range of different entities. Think about the different knowledge and perspectives held by airlines, hotels, travel agents and technology providers like Travelport. Each of those silos can be limited on their own, but if shared and leveraged into a common set of insights, we can truly be transformational.

What are your thoughts on how we can address the security challenges currently facing your industry?

One of the biggest challenges facing the travel industry as generative AI has become more of a priority are the risks with using personal data. I am worried about privacy because the type of data we deal with in our industry is extremely sensitive. For example, Amazon knows my shoe size and that’s not a huge concern (what are they going to do with that information?) But in travel, we consume personal data such as passport numbers and other kinds of very important, sensitive information.

The challenge that exists now is making sure that information is protected but still allows for travellers to experience seamless check-in and other personalised service eligibility, and being able to accomplish both is a very difficult balance. Beyond AI, I think the main challenge for travel is adopting best-in-class security technologies around identity and authentication, including older things like two-factor authentication as well as standards like single sign-on and OAuth [open authorisation]. While this may seem easy, with so many agents distributed in so many places and using so many different types of systems, getting it all into a single framework can always be a challenge.

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Digital Logistics Market Size, Share, And Research Report 2024-2032

(MENAFN- IMARC Group) According to IMARC Group latest report titled “Digital Logistics Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2024-2032” , offers a comprehensive analysis of the industry, which comprises insights on digital logistics market research report . The report also includes competitor and regional analysis, and contemporary advancements in the global market.

The global digital logistics market size reached US$ 26.1 Billion in 2023 . Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 108.5 Billion by 2032 , exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 17.16% during 2024-2032.

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Factors Affecting the Growth of the Component Industry:

  • Technological Advancements:

The digital logistics industry is propelled forward by continuous technological advancements. Innovations in automation, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain technology are revolutionizing how logistics operations are managed and optimized. Automation streamlines processes, reducing manual errors and increasing efficiency. IoT enables real-time tracking of shipments and assets, providing greater visibility throughout the supply chain. AI algorithms analyze vast amounts of data to optimize routes, predict demand, and enhance decision-making. Blockchain technology ensures secure and transparent transactions, improving trust and accountability among stakeholders. As these technologies evolve and become more accessible, the digital logistics industry experiences accelerated growth, offering unprecedented opportunities for optimization, cost reduction, and enhanced customer satisfaction.

  • E-commerce Expansion:

The rapid expansion of e-commerce has significantly contributed to the growth of the digital logistics industry. With the increasing preference for online shopping, there is an increase in demand for efficient and reliable logistics services to fulfill orders. Consumers expect faster delivery times and seamless experiences, driving logistics providers to innovate and invest in digital solutions. Digital platforms and marketplaces connect buyers and sellers worldwide, necessitating agile and flexible logistics networks to meet diverse customer demands. Additionally, the rise of omnichannel retailing requires integrated logistics strategies that seamlessly integrate online and offline channels. As e-commerce continues to flourish globally, the digital logistics industry experiences sustained growth, fueled by the need for scalable, adaptable, and technology-driven solutions.

  • Sustainability Initiatives:

Sustainability initiatives are shaping the future of the digital logistics industry, influencing practices and driving innovation. Concerns over environmental impact, resource depletion, and climate change are prompting companies to adopt eco-friendly and socially responsible logistics practices. Digital technologies play a crucial role in enabling sustainable solutions, such as route optimization to minimize fuel consumption, electric and hybrid vehicles for last-mile delivery, and data analytics for carbon footprint reduction. Additionally, transparency and accountability in supply chains are essential for meeting sustainability goals, driving the adoption of digital platforms that enable traceability and ethical sourcing. As businesses strive to align with environmental regulations and consumer preferences, the demand for sustainable digital logistics solutions continues to grow, fostering innovation and investment in green technologies and practices.

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players operating in the market.

  • Advantech Co. Ltd.
  • DigiLogistics Technology Ltd.
  • HCL Technologies Limited
  • Hexaware Technologies Limited
  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • International Business Machines Corporation
  • Oracle Corporation
  • Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
  • SAP SE
  • Tech Mahindra Limited

Digital Logistics Market Report Segmentation:

Our report has categorized the market based on region, component, application, and industry vertical.

By Component:

  • System
    • Tracking and Monitoring SystemInformation Integrated SystemElectronic Data Interchange SystemDatabase Management System
    • Fleet Management and Order Management System
  • Services
    • Consulting
    • System Integration

Based on components, the market has been divided into systems (tracking and monitoring, information integrated, electronic data interchange, database management, and fleet management and order management system) and services (consulting and system integration).

By Application:

  • Warehouse Management
  • Labor Management
  • Transport Management

Warehouse management represented the largest segment due to the increasing adoption of automation and digital technologies to optimize inventory management, streamline operations, and improve overall efficiency in the storage and movement of goods within warehouses.

By Industry Vertical:

  • Retail and eCommerce
  • Manufacturing
  • Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Energy and Utilities
  • Automotive
  • Others

Automotive represented the largest segment owing to the complex and interconnected supply chains within the automotive sector, driving the need for digital logistics solutions to manage inventory, track parts and components, and ensure timely delivery to meet production schedules.

By Region:

  • North America (United States, Canada)
  • Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)
  • Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Others)
  • Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)
  • Middle East and Africa

North America's dominance in the digital logistics market is attributed to its advanced infrastructure, widespread adoption of digital technologies, and the presence of major logistics players leveraging innovation to meet the growing demands of diverse industries within the region.

Global Digital Logistics Market Trends :

The global market is primarily driven by the increasing complexity and globalization of supply chains, driven by expanding international trade and outsourcing of manufacturing processes. Additionally, the rising emphasis on customer experience and fulfillment excellence is driving the adoption of digital logistics technologies to enable faster delivery, flexible fulfillment options, and superior order tracking capabilities is propelling market growth.

Moreover, government initiatives promoting digitization and smart infrastructure development are creating favorable regulatory environments and incentivizing businesses to invest in digital logistics technologies contributing to market growth. Furthermore, the rising proliferation of smart devices and the Internet of Things (IoT) is generating vast amounts of data that can be leveraged to optimize logistics operations, which is impelling market growth.

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  • Market Performance (2018-2023)
  • Market Outlook (2024-2032)
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Market Drivers and Success Factors
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Value Chain
  • Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape

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AirSage Launches A New Self-Service Destination Location Analysis Platform

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Location Analytics Pioneer AirSage Inc. Launches Its New Self-Service “DESTINATIONS” Location Analysis Platform.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AirSage has been in the location intelligence business for over 20 years, providing the best location data solutions for industries such as retail, real estate, and hospitality. AirSage runs comprehensive human movement analytics and travel patterns through its complex, patented data processing methodologies. AirSage is the industry-leading and most innovative location data provider. Today’s launch follows the recent mobile app “ALADIN” and underlines the ambition to continuously innovate and raise the bar in making data easily accessible to anyone.

The new version of “DESTINATIONS” features an even more intuitive interface, more insights, and more visualizations.

“I was impressed by how easy it is to launch complex location analytics studies in the new platform. The results are presented in an easy-to-understand manner, yet they are extensive and ready for deep analysis. Based on the data, we’re able to identify the top travel patterns of our visitors and quantify key trends for stakeholders in our community.” - Ashely McHugh, Research Director at Memphis Tourism.

AirSage has focused on usability in creating the next generation of its self-service platform. The insights are powered by millions of daily anonymous mobile device sightings, making it perfect for identifying business opportunities and increasing visitation and sales.

Enhanced DESTINATIONS analysis reveals insights into population trip patterns, visitation, point of interest’s footfall, and deep audience demographics.

“I’ve received lots of positive feedback on the new and improved DESTINATIONS platform. This platform has proven to be much faster, even more reliable, and more user-friendly than ever. My clients are continuously blown away by how easy it is to use and how insightful it is,” says Leah Strickland, Business Development Manager at AirSage.

AirSage’s solution for travel, hospitality, and retail industries can also provide competitive insights and results that can directly impact or accelerate business. Some of the new features include:

• Fully self-managed platform
• A complete study set up in just 3-minute
• Quick study results in minutes
• Reliable study insights
• Provides visitor origin, demographics, and travel within the market
• Accounts for passthrough, day trips, and overnight visitation

To learn more about the benefits of AirSage DESTINATIONS, contact AirSage at info@airsage.com.

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Content: COVID-19 pandemic has changed values and consumption habits
The Madrid-based international consulting agency, Marco, conducted a field study titled “Marco Research: Consumer Behaviour After COVID-19 ” that surveyed consumers in 14 key markets.
The study included major European markets (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Portugal); major markets in Africa (Morocco, South Africa, Kenya and Ivory Coast), Latin America (Mexico, Brazil and Colombia) and the USA.
The fieldwork for the online survey was carried out from May to June 2022 with a total sample of 14,200 participating consumers from the countries mentioned.
The survey showed that the COVID-19 crisis caused a clear change in the awareness of the population and their consumption habits by 69%; especially the middle class of the population, with most participants of different age groups saying that the health crisis turned their lives upside down.
Among the indicators on which the study is based and which are important in building the behavior of the respondents:
• Increased consumption of responsible brands,
• Information media consumption
• World of Metaphors
• Growth of e-commerce
• Use of Cryptocurrencies
• Tourism and the environment
Importance of Responsible Brands
An important change is the perception of consumers of brands and companies, with 81% of respondents saying that product quality is the most important thing when buying a product or service, while 62% of respondents acknowledged the importance of low price as an indicator of product purchase.
Environmental protection, sustainability, worker welfare and diversity values were also the indicators that guided consumers in their choices, and women were much more assertive on these issues requiring corporate responsibility.
According to the survey, about 50% of consumers consider a responsible brand that places more importance on the sustainability of products and services than a modern, irresponsible brand.
The higher the age group, the greater the importance of responsibility in the opinion of the respondents regardless of the qualitative value of the products.
Increased consumption of information media
The Marco survey confirmed new trends in the receipt of information through social networks, and the sample of consumers surveyed recorded that these media have become important sources of information.
According to the study, about 52% use Facebook and 46% use both WhatsApp and Instagram; the latter was the category of women who confirmed using Instagram more than WhatsApp and Facebook to receive information.
Television ranked first with 57% as the primary source of information for adults of both sexes.
The print and electronic press came as a secondary source of information after social media, especially the written press, which only 18% of respondents rely on to receive information.
Openness to Cryptocurrencies and Metaverse
The survey shows that more than half of the respondents have already invested in cryptocurrencies and know very well what metafers are, especially the category of men.
Young people are interested in this field, where females make up a small percentage of those interested in metaphors or the metaphysical universe, while in Morocco, for example, 31% of women have invested in cryptocurrencies.
When asked about the benefit they would benefit from using Metaphors, 50% referred to video games, 41% to concerts, 31% to shopping, and 30% to education and culture.
Hence, we conclude that young people are among the most fans of the field of Metaphors because they are interested in video games and music.
Despite man ’ s desire to maintain his own values and habits, COVID-19 changed all the prevailing concepts and beliefs about consumption across the world.
The health crisis has contributed to the formation of a new trend in consumption as it has changed the perception of consumers of companies and enterprises in general, so that most analysts and experts consider the post-epidemic world the beginning of a new global financial system.

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Blogger Daoud Faris: Social Media has become influential in the tourism industry
Blogger Dawood Faris said that social media is a major source of information, guidance and recommendations for travelers and tourists, with many people using social media to search for new tourist places and to get recommendations about attractive places to visit and activities to do.
Fares added that many travelers use social networking sites to share their experiences and photos with their friends and followers, and this helps to promote awareness of different tourist destinations, stressing that social media has become an influential force in the tourism industry.
Blogger Dawood Fares noted that tourism companies and organizations are doing their part to improve their presence on social media sites and benefit from them in promoting tourist destinations, communicating with the public and providing various services and offers.
Social media is also an effective way to interact with customers and listen to their feedback and comments, and this can help improve the quality of services and deal with problems faced by customers.
In addition, Daoud Faris stressed, that social media can be used to advertise offers, discounts and advertising campaigns, and this can attract more visitors to tourist destinations, therefore, it can be said that social media has become an important tool to promote tourism and travel, and improve the experience of travelers.

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Content: Outsiders at night?
Change in Travel Mode: From “Boom ” to“ In-Depth ” Experience
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In the early morning of New Year's Day, a large number of mainland tourists rushed back to the Mainland in the early morning after the countdown fireworks display on New Year's Eve.
According to HKTB figures, the gap between overnight and overnight travellers after the passage of the Customs clearance in 2023 has narrowed to close to 5 to 5, reflecting that the proportion of mainland tourists who stayed overnight has not increased in the past, but the consumption of mainland tourists has decreased significantly. And...
Hong Kong ’ s tourist attractions are nostalgic. Many tourists visit Hong Kong because of their love for Hong Kong songs or movies, but there are fewer and fewer places with Hong Kong ’ s cultural characteristics. The Government should reflect on its own value, revitalize and conserve as much as possible what tourists want to see. Gradually find some regulations and policies to move them away. "
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Change of Mainland Visitor Travel Mode: From “Popularity ” to“ In-Depth ” Experience
Source: HKTB (Photo by Liu Fang-ching; Photo by Sun Pao)
On New Year's Day this year, a large number of same-day mainland tourists rushed back to the Mainland in the early hours after the fireworks display. As Hong Kong only has Huanggang Port and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge to operate all night, many tourists stayed in Hong Kong.
The incident caused the community to discuss the change in the travel pattern of mainland tourists. It is also said that more and more mainland tourists have stayed overnight in recent years, but the data shows that this is not the case.
According to the HKTB, the number of mainland visitors in the whole year of 2018 before the epidemic exceeded 5,000, while the number of mainland visitors in the whole year of 2023 after the resumption of the epidemic was less than 30 million, a difference of nearly half.
However, the gap between overnight and overnight passengers has narrowed to nearly 5 to 5 after the customs clearance in 2023, reflecting the fact that the proportion of mainland tourists who mainly stayed overnight in the past has not increased, but has fallen further.
However, the data shows that the consumption power of mainland tourists has dropped significantly, and the traditional shopping spots are no longer popular, and there are more than 100 tourists spending a day. In 2023, the per capita consumption of non-overnight tourists in the Mainland was only 1,383 yuan, down by 43% compared with 2,410 yuan in 2018 before the epidemic. The level of overnight passenger consumption is not as good as before.
Some people in the tourism industry pointed out that the future of Hong Kong's tourism industry is still positive, although mainland tourists rarely see the phenomenon of "bursting" in the past, but they have begun to pursue "in-depth tourism" focusing on cultural experience.
Source: HKTB (Photo by Liu Fang-ching; Photo by Sun Pao)
Travellers say they spend less than 100 a day.
After the epidemic has resumed, mainland tourists are no longer inclined to go shopping crazy, but are beginning to enjoy the unique cultural atmosphere of Hong Kong.
On her first visit to Hong Kong, Ms Fung said that the main purpose of her trip was to relax, and she had already looked for travel tips in the Little Red Book before coming to Hong Kong. She said she did not plan to "hemorrhage" shopping, and that the amount of spending in a day was even less than 100. She chose to stay with relatives due to the high price of hotels in Hong Kong.
Mrs Fung praised Hong Kong for its convenient transport and its suitability for short trips, and said that Hong Kong's one-stop attractions were sufficient for tourists to check in more attractions in a short period of time.
The rise of online shopping weakens the advantages of shopping in Hong Kong
Another visitor from Shenzhen, Miss Chen, has visited Hong Kong many times and has been back and forth on the same day.
She said that in the past, she would spend tens of thousands of dollars to buy cosmetics and handbags in Hong Kong, but now it is mainly "poor travel" or citywalk. Miss Chen believes that the change in consumption pattern is due to the decline in consumption, and now Hong Kong is not very expensive to buy designer goods, "such as Dior prices are not particularly attractive, and then it is very troublesome to come. 」
Miss Tang, also from Shenzhen, brought her parents to Hong Kong on the second day of the Lunar New Year to watch fireworks. She said that due to the convenience of cross-boundary transportation, she would return to Shenzhen after the event.
Miss Tong has also visited Hong Kong several times in the past and believes that traditional tourist attractions are no longer attractive to her.
As a designer in the construction industry, she loves to visit local architecture and art exhibitions such as M + and Bull Shelter Art Village in To Kwa Wan.
There is no need to be pessimistic about the change in the organic tourism model.
Leung Yiu-chung, assistant professor at the School of Hotel and Tourism Management of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, believes that the reason behind the decline in spending by mainland tourists is that the mainland economy has been affected by the epidemic, and mainland tourists have established online shopping habits during the epidemic, so they will reduce their purchases of non-essential items when visiting Hong Kong.
Ms. Tang said that mainland online shopping platforms such as Tmall International, the price of goods is cheaper and there is a genuine guarantee, so there is no need to come to Hong Kong to shop.
In addition, she also believes that the current economic environment in the Mainland is not good, which affects the consumer desire of tourists.
“He can spend more time looking at the sights, especially the culture or the stories behind it, ” Leung said, adding that when travelers spend less on budget, they are more willing to take the time to check the sights and learn about the history and culture of a city.
Leung also pointed out that the economic environment has led to a sharp drop in spending power, which will make travelers more inclined to stay overnight in cheaper places such as Shenzhen or the Greater Bay Area.
Leung also pointed out that the industry has high consumer expectations for mainland tourists, and the change will inevitably hit their expectations. However, Leung believes that if the industry can detect the problem early, it can make corresponding changes in the transformation of the tourism industry, such as opening more in-depth routes, so that tourists are more willing to spend time in Hong Kong to visit attractions.
He said the shift in travel patterns is conducive to the sustainability of the industry as a whole, and if there is too much focus on selling luxury goods, “it can easily be replaced by other places. ”
Industry Suggests Government to Enhance Cultural Conservation and Promote Cultural Attractions
Leung Yiu-chung believes that the government's past activities such as "Hello Hong Kong" and "Fun at Night" have mainly targeted local consumers rather than mainland tourists; although the activities can encourage local residents to travel and spend at night and create a lively atmosphere for Hong Kong, they have not directly reached the target group of tourists.
In addition, Leung Yiu-chung believes that the attraction of Hong Kong to tourists is nostalgia. Many tourists visit because of their love of Hong Kong songs or movies, reflecting that the greatest value of Hong Kong is the development of film culture and art in the past.
However, there are fewer and fewer of these places with Hong Kong ’ s cultural characteristics. Leung reminded the government to reflect on its own values and try to revitalize and conserve as much as possible what tourists want to see, “rather than gradually finding laws and policies to remove them. ”
"The Government's market perception is certainly not changing as fast as that of our industry, business and guests," Mr Tsui said. "The Government's role is to co-ordinate and advocate the measures to attract Mainland visitors to Hong Kong. All it needs to do is to provide some hardware and tourism infrastructure, such as sufficient cultural venues, to create a good business space for the business sector.
Cui Dingbang also pointed out that with the increase in travel experience, it is difficult for the government and the industry to grasp the itinerary. Cui suggested that the government should use mainland social media to “introduce some alternative routes or routes that we want to promote ” instead of publicizing existing attractions online.
Traveller Fung Haina suggested that the government could use social media commonly used by mainlanders, such as TikTok, Little Red Book or Weibo, to promote Hong Kong's distinctive cultural attractions.
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Content: Business travel rebound, forecast to spend $1.4 trillion by 2024
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The business travel industry is seeing a strong recovery, according to reports from the World Business Travel Association, which expects spending to reach more than $1.4 trillion by 2024 and rise to $1.8 trillion by 2027.
A recent First Insights report highlights a significant shift in consumer attitudes, with 84% expecting companies to show a stronger commitment to sustainability and 74% insisting that travel companies offer eco-friendly options.
This shift in consumer expectations reflects the need for businesses to develop and implement sustainable travel plans that align with today ’ s consumer values and concern for the environment.
Ali Haidar, General Manager, Middle East and Africa, Nomadic Travel Services, said that in a world increasingly reliant on digital communications, which has become a major necessity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to travel for business was expected to decrease.
However, contrary to this assumption, the business travel industry is seeing a strong recovery, according to reports from the Global Business Travel Association, which forecasts spending to reach more than $1.4 trillion by 2024 and rise to $1.8 trillion by 2027.
But the increase exacerbates concerns about the impact of travel on the environment.
A recent report by First Insights highlights a significant shift in consumer attitudes, with 84% expecting companies to show a stronger commitment to sustainability and 74% insisting that travel companies offer eco-friendly options.
This shift in consumer expectations reflects the need for businesses to develop and implement sustainable travel plans that align with today ’ s consumer values and concern for the environment.
Haidar pointed out that the choice of accommodation plays a pivotal role in sustainable business travel, choosing environmentally friendly hotels or accommodations, which prioritize sustainability measures, significantly reduces the environmental footprint of the traveler.
Businesses and business travelers should be keen to engage with green hotels equipped with energy efficiency features, from LED lighting that consumes far less energy than conventional lighting, to sustainable waste management, and renewable energy sources.
Forward-thinking organizations should also create a list of certified eco-friendly accommodations in frequently visited areas to ensure their employees are housed in places that align with sustainability goals.
Haidar added that sustainability commitments must be backed by specific and clear policies within companies to ensure the participation of all team members.
This means that companies have to put specific guidelines in their travel policies.
In addition, as companies expand their operations and travel volumes, it is increasingly important to monitor each company ’ s carbon footprint against established regulatory standards.
As operational complexities grow, there is an urgent need for unified and transparent travel policies that include incentives for employees keen to reduce their carbon footprint, creating a culture of sustainability within the company.
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Content: Nearly 90% of Chinese consumers attach importance to sustainable tourism, but lack awareness of practices and costs
How can the industry collaborate to help the tourism industry move towards a "sustainable" future?
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Hotel group Accor, travel service provider Ctrip Group and global management consulting firm McKinsey recently released a white paper entitled “China ’ s Eco-Tourism Pathway ”, which explores the environmental impact of China ’ s tourism industry, analyzes Chinese tourists ’ perceptions of sustainable development, and finally makes recommendations on what China ’ s key tourism stakeholders need to do to promote“ sustainable ” tourism.
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China ’ s largest travel market in the world by 2032
According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, China is expected to have the world ’ s largest travel market by 2032, which was already one of the largest before the pandemic.
The white paper analysis found that China ’ s tourism industry has a huge impact on the environment, accounting for about 6-8% of China ’ s total carbon emissions in 2019.
McKinsey ’ s data shows that Chinese travelers value their environmental impact and are already looking for sustainable alternatives, but the report found that they may need more help understanding where to get them. Ctrip found that nearly 90 percent (85 percent) of Chinese travelers rated travel sustainability as important or very important, while 60 percent were concerned about climate change.
Consumers agree that they are not used to paying
The report also found that Chinese consumers are not used to paying extra for sustainable travel.
Therefore, it is necessary to provide guidance to travelers on the cost of sustainability and highlight the industry ’ s efforts to improve the supply of sustainable products.
This will realistically demonstrate the burden to be shared and show that price increases are only short-term measures, thus increasing willingness to pay.
In response to this, the report provides recommendations on what travelers can do to make sustainable travel and empower consumers to make decisions, including booking sustainable travel options through accredited service providers, spending more time in one destination, and self-cultivating sustainable habits, such as reducing the frequency of changing towels or bed sheets and rejecting single-use plastic products.
However, passenger behavior is only the first consideration highlighted in the report.
To achieve long-term sustainability, travel product suppliers should be the first to initiate initiatives and have a responsibility to change the mindset of travelers.
Educating and supporting travellers more than asking for
The report also makes a series of recommendations for the hotel industry to support Chinese travelers ’ understanding of sustainable tourism, inspire changes in their behavior, and ultimately support the industry ’ s move towards a “net positive benefit model ”, that is,“ pay more than take ”.
These include using technology platforms to highlight online sustainable travel options, using labels to ensure travellers understand the environmental impact of their behaviour, developing incentives to encourage sustainable behaviour, and training staff to adopt sustainable thinking.
While increasing visitor awareness and the willingness to choose sustainable solutions, coupled with the adoption of more sustainable practices by individual travel providers, may help China ’ s tourism industry “win fast ” in terms of sustainable impact, lasting sustainability improvements will require a concerted effort from the entire industry.
The report concludes by calling on the hospitality industry to take action and work together to achieve a sustainable transformation of the industry in China.
This collaborative project creates a starting point for this collective thinking as a resource available to tourists and industry participants to work together to achieve positive change.
Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor Group, said: “No one can make an impactful change alone. Transformation requires everyone to work together. Responsible travel in China and around the world can connect all people, support local communities, protect biodiversity, and share and foster more sustainable habits. ”
According to Jonathan Woetzel, senior partner at McKinsey & Company and president of McKinsey Global Institute, “China ’ s tourism industry is large enough to take the lead in driving the industry ’ s sustainability. As travelers return to adventure, every step of their journey provides the opportunity to make choices and take concrete actions that immediately reduce their environmental footprint (or carbon footprint). ”“ It ’ s not just the responsibility of travellers. Achieving long-term change requires a collaborative effort among all the players in the travel industry, from hotels and travel agencies to green investors and technology providers. ”
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Well-Meaning Tourists Pose A Threat To Kea, Study Shows

Tourists’ irresponsible behaviour around kea, such as feeding the birds, poses a potential threat to the species’ survival, new UC research has found.

Dr Richard Aquino and Professor Girish Prayag from Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) Business School have discovered that tourists are often unable to resist the temptation to feed kea despite awareness that they shouldn’t. With tourist locations located in proximity to kea populations, there’s more likelihood of kea being exposed to human food through stealing, soliciting and scavenging food. This puts kea at an increased risk of involuntary poisoning from toxins meant for their predators.

These findings will help inform social marketing campaigns to encourage responsible visitor behaviour and support the protection of native birds, in conjunction with the Department of Conservation.

UC marketing students will also benefit, with Dr Aquino and Professor Prayag’s research being integrated into the curriculum of MKTG317 Sustainable Tourism Enterprises and Destinations, MKTG240 Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management and MKTG202 Marketing Research at the UC Business School, which are core courses of the Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism Marketing and Management.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the hospitality industry transforming the way guest services are personalized. Virtual concierges powered AI can analyze guest data, including past preferences and behaviors, to tailor recommendations and services. By understanding guests’ needs and preferences, from room temperature to dining options, this personalized guest experience is achieved through virtual assistants, chatbots, and predictive analytics. AI ensures a more customized and comfortable stay for hotel guests, leading to increased guest satisfaction and enhanced operational efficiency for hotels.

Chatbots and AI Concierges: Redefining Customer Service

Chatbots and AI concierges have emerged as transformative tools in revolutionizing customer service within the hospitality sector. These intelligent technologies are reshaping the guest experience, delivering unprecedented levels of convenience and personalization. Chatbots and AI concierges provide 24/7 availability, ensuring guests receive instant responses to their queries and requests. By analyzing data from previous interactions, such as past bookings and preferences, they offer tailored recommendations and services, while maintaining service quality. The integration of chatbots and AI concierges in the industry is enhancing guest satisfaction and reshaping the way hotels and resorts cater to the modern traveler.

Utilizing Big Data Analytics: Leveraging Guest Insights for Personalization

Utilizing big data analytics in the hospitality industry offers a multitude of benefits, particularly in leveraging guest insights for personalization. It enables a deeper understanding of guest preferences and behavior through the analysis of vast datasets. By examining past bookings, reviews, and on-site activities, hotels can tailor their services to individual preferences, enhancing the overall guest experience. Big data analytics can significantly improve revenue management optimizing pricing strategies based on demand patterns, seasonal trends, and events. Personalization driven big data analytics can foster guest loyalty customizing recommendations, room preferences, and special offers. It also enhances operational efficiency helping with inventory management. The implementation of big data analytics empowers hotels to deliver personalized experiences, optimize revenue, build guest loyalty, and streamline operations.

Embracing Inclusivity and Diversity in the Hospitality Industry

The hospitality industry has been making commendable strides in embracing inclusivity and diversity. It focuses on recruitment and training programs that actively seek out individuals from diverse backgrounds. The industry also offers mentorship and leadership development programs to underrepresented employees, providing them with opportunities to advance their careers. Hotel services are being made more inclusive, such as offering menus that cater to various dietary restrictions and cultural preferences. The industry places a greater emphasis on cultural awareness and sensitivity training for staff to ensure that every guest feels valued and respected. The hospitality industry is actively pursuing inclusivity and diversity through various initiatives, ranging from recruitment practices to customer service enhancements.

Latest Technology Trends: Enhancing the Guest Experience

The hospitality industry is embracing various technology trends to enhance the guest experience. These trends include contactless check-in/check-out processes, smart room technology, personalized experiences driven data analytics and AI, mobile room keys, enhanced Wi-Fi and connectivity, and sustainability initiatives. Contactless processes minimize physical interactions, while smart room technology adds convenience and comfort. Personalized experiences offer tailored recommendations for dining, activities, and room preferences. Mobile room keys streamline the check-in process, and enhanced Wi-Fi networks ensure seamless connectivity. Sustainability initiatives focus on energy-efficient technologies to appeal to environmentally conscious travelers.

The Impact of Social Media and Online Reviews

Social media and online reviews have had a profound impact on the hospitality sector. These platforms have become powerful tools that can make or break a business. They provide customers with a voice to share their experiences and opinions. Positive reviews can attract potential guests, while negative reviews can harm a business’s reputation. Businesses in the hospitality industry have adapted actively monitoring and responding to reviews. Many have implemented customer feedback systems to address issues promptly and improve the guest experience. Social media has also become a platform for marketing and engagement. Overall, social media and online reviews have shifted the power dynamic in the hospitality sector, making customer satisfaction and reputation management critical. Businesses that embrace these changes and actively engage with customers on these platforms are better positioned to thrive in the digital age.

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– “AI in the Hospitality Industry: 6 Examples of AI Changing Hotels and Hospitality” – Forbes
– “How AI is Transforming the Hospitality Industry” – Bizzabo Blog
– “How the Hospitality Industry Uses Big Data Analytics to Drive Personalization” – RT Insights
– “Inclusivity and Diversity in the Hospitality Industry” – Ethos CRS
– “7 Technology Trends Transforming the Hospitality Industry” – Social Tables Blog
– “The Impact of Technology on the Hospitality Industry” – Glion Institute of Higher Education

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Content: The days of conventional advertising may be over in the tourism industry, but new-media publicity too is facing challenges in ways that necessitate experimentation, a milestone travel event said today.

Stakeholders must be on constant alert and own adaptability skills to thrive in the industry which is slowly recovering from a two-year slide induced by Covid-19, experts said at the International Conference on Tourism Technology (ICTT).

All marketing software should be mobile phone-friendly even as diversification holds the key to marketing success, according to speakers at the fourth edition of ICTT held by the Association of Tourism Trade Organisations, India (ATTOI) with support from Kerala Tourism.

Sharing latest trends and developments

Sessions, with a focus on the potential and role of technology, social media and smartphone apps in catalysing the growth of the travel and hospitality industry, provided a platform for industry professionals and experts to come together to network as well as share knowledge. They discussed the latest trends and developments in tourism, particularly online marketing.

Author-trainer-blogger Seema Gupta said an end has come to the exploitation of consumer interests based on secret monitoring of the conduct of people on the internet. “You no more track consumer habits through the person’s web browsers or the operating systems on the cell phones. Mobiles, like that by Apple, have completely put an end to such advertising,” she noted. “Google has already terminated its cookies service.”

Such a scenario is posing unprecedented challenges for professional digital marketing, according to Gupta, who is a former professor (Digital Marketing) at IIM-Bangalore.

“Only factual and natural advertising techniques will pay returns. The consumer’s privacy has become important like never before,” the speaker added in her power-point presentation on ‘How to Create an Effective Online Advertisement’.

“Paid ads cannot sustain business in the long run, as any enterprise has to go for organic means to generate sales of at least 30 per cent,” she noted. “Also one should go for diversification in marketing, by not depending on just one or two ways of selling products.”

Reaching consumers directly

Sachin Bansal, Founder and Chief Explorer of Regenerative Travel, said new-media publicity can give products direct access to consumers by avoiding middlemen. “For this, aid can come in the form of story-telling, which can be of emotional and personal appeal to the consumer. True tales can add to the sales prospects,” he said in the talk on ‘Importance of Storytelling’.

Marketing consultant-columnist Dipti Parmar, noting that lakhs of searches are carried out on the internet daily, said it makes keywords critical to the promotion of any business.

“Equally important is your decision on what matter should be available in the public domain. For that, it would be advisable to seek professional advice,” said the speaker in her address on ‘How to Build Your Online Visibility through the Most Effective SEO’.

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 01 (APP): Pakistan is a country blessed with great tourism potential and it is the role of youth that can bring a sense of responsible tourism among the masses as young content creators must provide positive guidance about Pakistani tourist spots to the world.
Aftab Ur Rehman Rana, Managing Director, Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) said that during last few years, Pakistan witnessed an increase in number of both domestic and international tourists due to which the growing tourism industry is getting boost day by day while the private sector is also playing an important role in this regard besides the efforts of government.
Over one million international arrivals of tourists were recorded till June 2023 and it will reach by two million by the end of this year after a 3 years span of crisis time in the tourism industry due to Covid-19 pandemic, MD PTDC said while talking to APP.
The number of overseas Pakistanis in Northern Areas has also witnessed an increase during this year which is creating a positive impact on the economic health of the country and shows the growth trend of the tourism industry in Pakistan encouraging private sector and investment opportunities.
He said that PTDC has recently launched the National Tourism Portal to guide the tourists about the tourist spots and support them from booking to travel information and facilities.
in recent years, the young vloggers and adventure lovers have recorded much about Pakistan’s beauty, natural environment, sustainable tourism, eco tourism and adventure tourism which has increased the movement of domestic tourists for recreational purposes but besides that the young generation in their tourist guide material must create sense of responsibility to save environment, discourage pollution and attract international audience to this piece of land, he suggested.
MD PTDC said, Pakistan is a country full of diverse inventory of tourism attractions, having worlds’ tallest mountains on earth in the north and longest glaciers that provide great opportunity to promote various forms of adventure tourism. “We have hundreds of beautiful lakes with amazing landscapes and many of these lakes are only accessible through trekking routes.
The Makran coast also has wonderful landscapes as on one side you can see the Rocky Mountains and other side there are most beautiful sandy beaches that is reflective of ideal marine environment in Pakistan,” he said, adding that, in terms of human history, we have one of the oldest civilizations including Buddhist heritage of Gandhara, most renowned world Heritage sites, Hindu shrines, Sikh Gudawaras and shrines of Sufi Saints.
From water sports to desert jeep rallies, paragliding, river rafting, para jumping, wingsuit flying and many more adventure activities have made Pakistan known to the world as a place of adventure sports and tourism that will not only boost economy but also project soft image of the country, he said.
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Promoting the Green Transformation of Tourism to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Vietnam Tourism: Promoting Green Transformation and Sustainable Development Forum was held in Hanoi on the morning of April 12.
This is an event within the framework of the Vietnam International Tourism Fair (VITM).
Vietnam Tourism: Promoting Green Transformation and Sustainable Development Forum was held in Hanoi on the morning of Dec. 412.
This is an event within the framework of the Vietnam International Tourism Fair (VITM).
The forum was divided into two sessions: “Green Transformation Awareness ” and“ Realizing Green Transformation Solutions for Tourism ”.
Participants discussed the green transformation of tourism, measures and responsibilities, and the participation of all parties to develop Vietnam's tourism industry into a green economy, circular economy industry, improve the status and growth of enterprises and the living standards of millions of workers.
He Van Chao, deputy director of the National Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, Sports and Tourism, pointed out that the green tourism trend of green, quality and health care is becoming a priority choice for many tourists.
Green is not only a color, but also the greening process of thinking and action, and thus the administrative green culture.
In a clear recognition of this, the new tourism industry has green purposes, green products and green services.
Vietnam Tourism Association President Vu Se Binh stressed that tourism has become an important economic industry in Vietnam, and is expected to contribute more than 6.4% of GDP in 2024.
Due to the impact of climate change, the transition to sustainable development is the only way.
The green transformation of tourism brings benefits to the environment, promotes biodiversity conservation, improves the living standards of tourism practitioners, and promotes economic growth.
At the forum, Patrick Harvemann, Deputy Chief Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam, said that the green transformation process of tourism in Vietnam needs to focus on four major issues: green planning, effective destination management, zero waste and low-carbon tourism, and nature-based sustainable tourism.
He also said that many places have begun the process of tourism "greening", which has been carried out for many years in the capital of Guangnan Province and Gusudao County of Guangning Province to reduce the use of single-use plastic products, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental management.
Based on the “Reducing Plastic Waste in Tourism in Vietnam ” project jointly implemented by the Vietnam Tourism Association and UNDP, it has started to promote the reduction of tourism waste and the management of plastic waste.
Participants also believe that it is necessary to achieve tourism development in the direction of green growth, while promoting technological innovation, efficient use of energy, increasing the proportion of renewable energy, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
At the same time, strengthen the management of tourism destinations, improve and effectively bring into play tourism development, digital transformation policies, effectively develop development resources, and ensure the success of the greening process.
In addition, the parties concerned need to develop responsible tourism types, create jobs and share benefits with the community, implement green tourism types, promote tourism consumption and green and sustainable shopping, etc.
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Pacific Tourism Organisation Unveils Ground-breaking Data Training Program in Solomon Islands

In a significant milestone, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) launched the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) and introduced the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Indicators Framework training in the Solomon Islands in February.

Spearheaded by the SPTO, and teaming up with Tourism Solomons on this occasion, the PTDI New Zealand Government funded research project includes the implementation and collection of data for the Digital Measurement and Benchmarking Dashboard, setting standards for marketing and sustainable tourism indicators in the Pacific region.

Covering 10 Pacific Island nations, including the Cook Islands, Niue, PNG, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga, Kiribati, Timor Leste, and FSM-Yap, the PTDI project is designed to support evidence-based planning and decision-making. It includes the production of a bi-annual International Visitor Survey (IVS), an annual Business Confidence Index (BCI), and an annual Community Attitude Survey (CAS) report, providing invaluable insights into community awareness and attitudes towards tourism.

SPTO Chief Executive Officer Christopher Cocker emphasised that the PTDI is a research project specifically tailored to collect and report on tourism information, while the Digital Measurement and Benchmarking Programme play a crucial role in SPTO’s monitoring and evaluation function.

Underlining the importance of data in decision-making, Mr. Cocker emphasized, the pivotal role of data quality, and precision through standardized protocols, rigorous quality control, and adept data validation techniques. It is also imperative to encourage awareness and utilisation of Pacific Sustainable Tourism Indicators (PSTI) to analyse and gauge the sustainability of tourism activities and understand key sustainability indicators, collect related data, and seamlessly integrate sustainability considerations into the tourism planning and decision-making processes.”

Tourism Solomons Acting CEO Dagnal Dereveke, acknowledged the value of the training, stating, “The provisions of these trainings are great as they broaden our knowledge on different tools, assisting the research and statistics teams in their daily work.”

Expressing the benefits of the digital tools, Ministry of Culture and Tourism Principal Trainer Rachael “The digital tools are great for us with their user-friendly features. More practical sessions on this will enable us to capture and analyze data more efficiently.”

Solomon Islands National Statistics Officer Desmond emphasized the necessity of these tools, stating, “We need this tool to make our work more efficient. More practice and more training on this will help us master the tool and enhance our research and data analysis skills.”

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Tracking alternative economic indicators would provide a different view of comparative performance from the one that emerges from GDP-based analysis. Public awareness of this revised view could mobilise support for different fundamental policies at the national and global level
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Despite the well-known problems with using gross domestic product as an indicator of human development, policymakers around the world still seem to be obsessed with it. Governments seek to promote GDP growth through all possible means, often regardless of the wider consequences for the planet and the distribution of rewards. The current focus on quarterly growth reflects a particularly unhealthy short-term perspective. And yet the International Monetary Fund and other multilateral organisations refer to GDP in all assessments of economic performance and make it the sole focus of their forecasts. But the concept of GDP is deeply flawed. Aggregate or per capita figures are obviously blind to the distribution of income, and GDP is increasingly unable to measure either quality of life or the sustainability of any particular system of production, distribution, and consumption.

Moreover, because GDP in most countries captures only market transactions, it excludes a significant amount of goods and services produced for personal or household consumption. By making market pricing the chief determinant of value, irrespective of any activity’s social value, GDP massively undervalues what many now recognise (especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic) as essential services relating to the care economy.

GDP correspondingly overvalues activities, goods, and services that are priced higher because of the oligopolistic structure of markets – financial services being a particularly telling example. The obsession with economic growth, independent of other indicators of well-being, leads to problematic assessments of the actual performance of economies and to poor policy decisions and outcomes.

That is why there is now much more discussion within the United Nations and its Statistical Commission about moving beyond GDP. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has repeatedly stressed that GDP is no longer the correct way to measure “richness,” and argues that it is “time to collectively commit to complementary measurements.”

This challenge was taken up by the UN’s High-Level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs (I am a member), which recently issued a compendium that considers six big questions relevant to achieving a just and sustainable recovery. One important recommendation involves suggesting alternatives to GDP that national policymakers and international organisations should track on a regular basis. The idea is to provide a dashboard that captures some of the key socioeconomic variables that policymakers should monitor and that should be used to judge their performance.

What are these alternative measures? One is a labour-market indicator: the median wage multiplied by the employment rate. The median wage is a better indicator of the conditions faced by most workers than the average (mean) wage, which can be overly influenced by high remuneration at the top. And the employment rate is a useful indicator not only of the state of demand in the labour market, but also of the extent of unpaid labour typically performed mostly by women (since the greater their involvement in such work, the less likely they are to be able to engage in paid employment).

In the United States and the United Kingdom, for example, my estimates suggest that per capita GDP dramatically outperformed the labour-market indicator in the period from 2009 to 2020, with a widening gap between the two. In India, the two measures actually moved in different directions, with the labour-market indicator declining even as per capita GDP increased.

Another alternative metric is the proportion of the population that can afford a nutritious diet (according to the Food and Agriculture Organization’s definition). This indicator is likely to become even more important as the global food crisis worsens, and it does not necessarily move in line with income poverty. In India, for example, 71% of the population cannot afford a nutritious diet, while the government and the World Bank’s official poverty estimates range from 13% to 22%.

The third measure is a time-use indicator, disaggregated by gender. This is particularly useful for capturing the incidence of unpaid care work, which is still largely performed by women. This measure shows the distribution of time between paid work, unpaid work, and personal leisure and relational time. Many countries now undertake time-use surveys. These need to be conducted on a regular basis everywhere, with the requisite financial and technical resources provided to countries that need them. Gender-based analysis of time-use data is critical for understanding people’s social and material conditions. It shows the extent to which people experience time poverty, which is far more prevalent among women and the poor. Time-use indicators also reveal the extent to which people provide unpaid labour for society, especially care services that are otherwise unrecognised and unvalued.

A fourth crucial indicator, vital in dealing with ongoing climate change and its implications, is per capita carbon dioxide emissions. While this metric does not capture all of the environmental effects of human activity, the carbon footprint (measured in terms of total consumption, not production) may closely track other environmental indicators, including those measuring pollution and depletion of nature.

Here, policymakers must also pay attention to distributive fairness. The ratio of the top 10% of the population’s per capita CO2 emissions to those of the bottom half has increased in most countries. Even more strikingly, the per capita CO2 emissions of the richest 1% of the global population have increased dramatically and are now set to be 30 times greater than the level compatible with limiting global warming to 1.5° Celsius by 2030.

If all countries tracked these four indicators regularly, we would have a very different view of comparative economic performance from the one that emerges from simplistic measures of per capita or aggregate GDP. And public awareness of this revised view of reality could well mobilise support for fundamental different policies at the national and international level.

Jayati Ghosh, Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, is a member of the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism

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Scientific Conference at Sadat University
The activities of the First International Scientific Conference (Sustainable Scientific Research and Digital Transformation: A Future Vision for Tourism, Hospitality and Impacts) concluded yesterday, within the framework of the keenness of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, University of Sadat City to keep abreast of the global digital transformations and take advantage of the opportunities it offers in enhancing the capabilities and competitive effects of the tourism sector....
The conference shed light on the role of digital transformation in achieving sustainable tourism development, building an accurate information system on the various types of Egyptian tourism, improving the quality of the tourism product, maximizing the use of modern technology in promoting tourism and Egyptian antiquities, and improving the added value of tourism services in Egypt.
In addition, the conference was accompanied by an exhibition of sponsors and collaborators, in which a large number of experts and pioneers in the tourism and hotel sector in Egypt participated to participate through specialized workshops on possible solutions to the challenges of digital transformation in the tourism and hotel sector in Egypt.
The conference was organized under the patronage of Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Shaden Maawiya, President of the University of Sadat City, and His Excellency Major General Khaled Fouda, Governor of South Sinai, headed by Dr. Noha Azmi, Dean of the Faculty and Rapporteur of the conference Dr. Amani Refaat.
The scientific sessions of the conference included several sessions, as follows:
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation in Tourism
• Sustainability and digital transformation applications in the hospitality industry
Ancient Egyptian Antiquities and Art - Museology - Heritage
• Sustainable tourism applications
Egyptian Civilization through the Ages
• Archaeology and arts of Egypt Greek, Roman, Coptic and Islamic
These sessions included the holding of specialized workshops:
• Digital transformation in tourism and hotel education
• Presidential initiatives and their role in the development of tourism patterns and sustainability
In the end, the organizing committee of the conference announced reaching many recommendations, which support global digital transformations and take advantage of the opportunities it offers in enhancing the competitiveness of the tourism sector, hotels and antiquities, the most important of these recommendations.
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The need to benefit from the technological development in the field of tourism marketing through the adoption of information technology and its applications such as electronic storytelling and integration into the official marketing campaigns of Egypt.
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The state and its official tourism agencies, in cooperation with the specialized ministries, adopt basic trends for the development of Egyptian tourist destinations through the provision of advanced technological infrastructure, the development of the quality of information and communication technology in terms of the speed of information and data exchange and the quality of content.
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Coordination between the Ministries of Tourism and Telecommunications to adopt a set of partnerships in the field of artificial intelligence applications to develop tourism applications in order to highlight Egypt ’ s tourism image around the world.
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Develop modern training matrices to raise the efficiency of workers in the tourism sector in the use of modern technologies in the field of artificial intelligence in order to prepare human cadres capable of dealing with tourism applications to be exploited in advertising and promotion of tourism services.
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Contracting with software companies to design sustainable tourism gaming apps for tourist destinations in Egypt, ensuring increased interaction with those areas virtually, and encouraging future visits.
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The need for tourism and hotel education institutions in Egypt to adopt the development of academic programs and courses in line with the contemporary technological revolution and link the courses with all new technological applications such as artificial intelligence.
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The need for specialized research topics in the field of tourism information technology to be at the top of the priorities of the research plans in the faculties and institutes of tourism.
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The use of AI in the field of cultural heritage such as digital restoration, heritage preservation, reconstruction of archaeological sites, restoration of images, revival of ancient languages, preservation of antiquities in museums, communication of information to people of determination, applications of holograms in museums, drawing of museums, electronic gamification, storytelling.
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Adding e-modules for tourism guidance studies to save time and effort and achieve easy communication.
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The need to develop methods of presentation in various Egyptian museums, especially in new museums such as the Museum of Civilization to satisfy the desires of visitors.
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Taking care of the use of modern technological means in the field of holding Egyptian exhibitions in foreign countries to avoid the mistakes that occurred previously and resulted in damaging the Egyptian antiquities.
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Taking care of the archaeological sites located in the path of the journey of the Holy Family.
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Inclusion of tourism and archaeological sites on the Index and in future plans for sustainable development and digital transformation.
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Encouraging the hotel private sector in Egypt to invest in virtual tourism technologies and electronic applications to enhance Egypt ’ s image abroad.
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The need to spread the culture of sustainability among hotel professionals in Egypt, to raise awareness of the importance of applying sustainability practices in order to reach customer satisfaction.
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Hotels in Egypt embrace green transformational leadership and train managers and leaders to go green.
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Amend employee performance appraisal systems to include some environmental standards to ensure the commitment of employees to implement them and encourage employees to put forward more initiatives and proposals to enhance the ability of hotels in preserving the environment through the adoption of a policy of green rewards and incentives.

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Digital technologies inject fresh impetus into tourism in China

(People's Daily Online) 13:13, March 02, 2023

Digital technologies have brought about a number of new tourism products and experiences for tourists in China, bringing cultural heritage back to life while injecting fresh impetus into tourism.

Many tourist attractions across the country have harnessed the power of the innovative technologies and presented immersive experiences for visitors. The Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province developed a holographic display which incorporates key elements of the grottoes and Luoyang, allowing viewers to have a better understanding of local culture.

Tourists flock to the Longmen Grottoes, a World Cultural Heritage site in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, over the Spring Festival holiday. (People's Daily Online/Zhang Yixi)

"I was mesmerized by the show during my trip here," said a tourist named Xiaoxiao, whose short clip of the show uploaded online was liked by many internet users.

The Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province and the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, have also developed holographic displays based on the tourist attractions to showcase their culture and charm.

A development plan for the 2021-2025 period released by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism said the country aims to, by making use of 5G, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), artificial intelligence and other scientific and technological innovations, develop new tourism products featuring immersive experiences.

China's tourists have a higher demand for the aesthetic value and quality of tourism products. The country needs to give more efforts to ensure the quality of immersive experiences, which stand out in terms of traveling experience and interaction, said Wei Xiang, a professor at the National Academy of Economic Strategy of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Digital innovations play an important role in protecting and inheriting cultural heritage. The Way in Patterns, an immersive digital exhibition organized by the Palace Museum and Chinese internet giant Tencent, brought visitors an amplified perspective of different artifacts in the Palace Museum's collection. A magnified naked-eye 3D version of the treasures of the museum, standing 5.3 meters high, was displayed at the exhibition.

The Ways in Patterns creates an immersive environment which brings visitors an amplified perspective of artifacts in the Palace Museum's collection. (Photo provided to China Daily)

Viewers can also easily access the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang on smart phones or computers with the help of a digitalization project, which includes massive digital cultural resources of the UNESCO World Heritage Site through the use of computer and digital scanning technology.

Digitalization is an effective approach to bring the vast number of cultural heritage of China back to life, as the digital versions of the artworks are permanent, replicable and can be obtained immediately. It helps cultural heritage transcend the geographical barriers, and brings them closer to viewers, experts said.

Wei believes that tourism is traditionally a labor-intensive industry. But thanks to digital technologies, it has significantly improved productivity and boosted economic growth, suggesting the further application of digital technologies in this sector and advancing smart tourism.

Photo taken on July 10, 2022 shows that visitors watch a replica of a Dunhuang grotto at an exhibition in Beijing. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the 13th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), organized by the Government of Sharjah Media Bureau, will kick off on 4-5 September at Expo Centre Sharjah under the theme “Flexible Governments.
An innovative connection. ”
The forum will host a group of senior officials, decision makers, specialists, experts and researchers from different countries of the world, in the presence of employees of communication departments in government and private institutions, media and journalists, and specialists in communication and tools, to discuss the effectiveness and contribution of innovative government communication in achieving the policies and objectives of flexible governments around the world. urgent in the face of rapid global changes.
This year ’ s forum is a knowledge platform that discusses and analyzes the future of innovative communication and its impact on governments in achieving the overall development goals, with a variety of sessions, inspirational speeches, constructive dialogues and workshops focusing on five main themes: the impact of government communication on economic resilience, communication and adventure to develop the tourism economy, the role of effective communication in attracting talent as a wealth of nations, and the future of government communication in a virtual lifestyle. From personal interaction, to the discussion and analysis of the communicative approach of this new wave based on direct and emotional communication and multi-dimensional and continuous interaction.
The forum will address the importance of innovative communication as governments around the world adopt flexible government thinking to promote innovation and develop future opportunities by leveraging technological solutions to contribute to enhancing global efforts to overcome common challenges, achieve comprehensive sustainable development, and support economic resilience and food and environmental security.
Tariq Saeed Alai, Director General of Sharjah Government Media Bureau, said that the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) aims at following the theme of its new session: “Flexible Governments.
Innovative Communication) aims to promote effective communication between communities and governments, in line with the UAE ’ s vision in line with the pillars of inclusive and sustainable development.
He added that the forum seeks to set a clear path for the future of development in the region and the world by stressing the role of communication in achieving the development goals of governments, pointing out that the flexibility of governments and their success requires innovative and interactive communication in line with the aspirations of the public.
He pointed out the importance of employing renewed communication in its means, techniques, tools, and even in its messages, while activating the role of communities as an effective and influential partner and not only the recipient of ready communication messages, pointing out that the forum allows to identify the best experiences, and develop proposals and visions to contribute to the future of communication in the world.
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The forum will explore the impact of government communication on economic resilience, stimulate innovation and manage crises effectively, especially in emerging and green sectors, and show what paths can be taken to activate the impact of communication in reaching economic resilience and promoting innovation in the silver economy, the space economy, the mineral and rare metals economy, and other interrelated economic areas that promote sustainable development and human well-being.
The second theme of the forum also discusses the importance and impact of government communication in building the strength of the tourism economy stemming from the foundations of the "adventure economy", as innovative communication methods to promote sustainable development in the tourism sector through innovative experiences based on adventure in environmental, sports, cultural and other tourism.
The third theme examines the role of effective communication in attracting talent as a wealth of nations, focusing on the future directions of flexible governments and the use of communication strategies in a “skills war ” that is witnessing intense and continuous competition to attract the best talent to the labor market.
Governments are adopting digital technology to improve interaction with the public and provide services in more effective and transparent ways. Virtual life has become the future of government communication due to the use of big data, artificial intelligence and cloud technologies. Governments can provide an integrated and smart experience that meets the expectations of the new generation in many areas such as virtual tourism and digital twins.
New and innovative digital communication options are expected to help build governments and societies that are more capable of breaking down barriers, bridging gaps, and fostering cooperation on a global scale.
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Recently, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued the "Domestic Tourism Enhancement Plan (2023-2025)", which is a specific guide for the high-quality development of the domestic tourism industry in the next two years, and is an important policy support for the strong recovery and vigorous development of the tourism market at present and in the next period.
"Enhancement plan" in the "strengthen the comprehensive supervision of the market" part, proposed to strengthen the construction of the tourism rule of law, improve the comprehensive supervision mechanism of the tourism market, improve the information level of the tourism market supervision, strengthen the tourism market law enforcement supervision, which will help further release the potential of tourism consumption, promote the reasonable growth of tourism industry and effective improvement of quality.
The rule of law daily published China University of Political Science and Law School Associate Professor Shen Haien article said that this year is the tenth anniversary of the implementation of the tourism law, in the "14th Five-Year Plan" tourism development plan according to the need to carry out timely revision work based on the "Upgrading Plan" clearly will promote the revision of the tourism law and other laws and regulations listed as the main task.
Tourism as a strategic pillar industry of the national economy, its development and the promotion of the tourism market must be established within the framework of the market economy legal system.
Tourism development in accordance with the law and the rule of travel in accordance with the law are the basic tenets of tourism development.
The article pointed out that the supervision of the tourism market must be carried out in accordance with the law, there are laws to be followed is the premise, as the law enforcement basis of the law must also be good law, good law.
In June this year, the United Nations World Tourism Organization adopted the International Code for the Protection of Visitors, which provides a comprehensive set of codes and recommendations for the protection of the rights of tourists and their consumers in emergency situations. Rights.
The tourism industry involves many industries, and the main body of the tourism market is diverse, and it is impossible to rely on the cultural and tourism administrative departments alone to complete the regulatory task.
Since the tourism law clearly established the comprehensive supervision mechanism of the tourism market, the relevant departments have actively explored and improved the comprehensive supervision mechanism of the tourism market, and gradually established the "double random, open" supervision and "Internet + supervision" as the basic means, to focus on supervision as a supplement, based on credit supervision of the new regulatory mechanism.
The article believes that after the development of the market into the era of digital and artificial intelligence, it is necessary to use new technologies such as cloud computing, big data and artificial intelligence to improve the level of information technology.
The use of new technologies, on the one hand, is conducive to improving the level of supervision and efficiency, so that the relevant departments as far as possible to achieve cross-departmental, cross-regional and even cross-market supervision; on the other hand, is conducive to the establishment of self-management, self-discipline mechanisms, and thus greatly reduce the regulatory pressure of the regulatory authorities.
And this will provide strong support for the handling of tourism disputes, and even change the basic structure of the tourism market supervision mechanism, so as to achieve a leap in the quality of the comprehensive supervision mechanism of the tourism market.
It should be clear that the goal of the comprehensive monitoring mechanism of the tourism market is not only to control the main body of the tourism market participation, but also to promote the development of tourism industry through the crackdown on violations of market rules and the destruction of market order, in line with fair and orderly business practices, and the protection of the rights and interests of tourism consumers.
The "Enhancement Plan" is clear to improve the comprehensive monitoring mechanism of the tourism market, we must strengthen the cultivation and supervision of new business models, and promote the sustainable development of new business models, which is the comprehensive monitoring mechanism of the tourism market to promote the development of this fundamental goal of recognition and reaffirmation.
In practice, the regulatory authorities should implement this requirement, and constantly explore the regulatory mechanism conducive to the healthy development of the tourism industry and new business models, to avoid the embarrassing situation of the previous tourism market "a pipe is dead, a release is messy".
The article emphasizes that the comprehensive monitoring mechanism of the tourism market is the maintenance and promotion of the tourism market, and does not aim at the complete elimination of tourism disputes.
The improvement of the dispute resolution mechanism is an important guarantee for the healthy development of the tourism market.
In recent years, various localities have actively explored a diversified dispute resolution mechanism for tourism activities, such as the characteristics of heterogeneity and instantaneity of tourism activities, the travel circuit court, travel mediation and other institutional mechanisms have been widely used, and achieved certain results.
The next step should attach importance to the industry characteristics of the tourism market, actively promote the exploration of the professional and rapid dispute resolution mechanism of tourism arbitration, make full use of market forces, minimize the impact of tourism disputes on operators and consumers, and truly realize that consumers can easily travel, operators can predictably and responsibly carry out tourism business activities, thus building a harmonious tourism market.
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Participants at the Accessible Tourism Conference held on 11 and 12 January in Dubai under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Airports, Supreme President and CEO of Emirates and the Group, stressed that opportunities in the global economy due to the lack of mobility and travel across borders amounted to 142 billion euros last year. Tourism strategies take into account the needs and requirements of this category.
The participants praised the UAE ’ s intention to be the best tourist destination friendly to people with disabilities in the next few years, as part of its plan to be the best tourist destination in the world.
They praised the role of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in providing sustainable solutions for passengers with disabilities and organizing a workshop to improve air transport services for passengers with disabilities.
The number of people with special needs in the Middle East who are eager to visit friendly tourist destinations is about 50 million, according to statistics from 2023.
Experts estimated the number of people with special needs around the world at 1.3 billion, predicting that the value of global accessible tourism will exceed 150 billion euros annually.
They stressed the importance of the participation of persons with disabilities in the planning and construction process of tourism facilities, to ensure that their needs are effectively met.
The conference called for promoting sustainable development plans at airports, carriers, hotels, museums, shopping malls and beaches to make them more disability-friendly.
The conference highlighted the need to apply the concept of a comprehensive journey to achieve smooth tourism for people with disabilities, from the moment they think about traveling to return home.
It was stressed that information should be readily available in key locations such as airports and hotels, to facilitate the travel experience for people with disabilities, while continuously improving these services.
Recommendations of the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
IATA called for the creation of advisory councils and the development of practical steps, joint action among stakeholders, including airlines, airports and service providers, leveraging technology to improve services, and creating synergies through stakeholder collaboration and the use of effective tools.
During the fourth edition of the International Conference on Facilitated Tourism, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) made recommendations on improving mobility assistance services, emphasizing the importance of effective communication, co-ordination and accurate use of codes.
The workshop discussed how to overcome challenges such as lack of prior notification of services and the use of wheelchair assistance as a holistic solution, while offering suggestions for better service to customers, including non-disabled passengers who need assistance.
The workshop featured prominent speakers such as Mozah Saeed Al Rumaihi from dnata, Mark de Laurentis from the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, Hilal Kahraman from IGA Airport in Istanbul, Xavier Mascarel from British Airways and Conor Halpin from PRMASSIST in Ireland.
Linda Ristaño of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) led the workshop.
The recommendations included several axes, the most important of which are: understanding the needs of individual customers, such as blind people who may not need a wheelchair, or elderly people who need mobility support, analyzing current regulations and using the wheelchair as a one-stop solution, and offering diverse solutions rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all solution.
Fruitful efforts
Ghassan Sulaiman, Secretary General of the Conference, thanked His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports Corporation, Supreme President and CEO of Emirates and Group, for his generous sponsorship of the Conference.
He thanked all the partners, participants and speakers for their constructive interaction and keenness to collaborate to come up with innovative ideas and proposals that will pave the way towards a more vibrant and innovative future for the accessible tourism sector in the region and the world.
“More than ever, the tourism sector needs concerted efforts between various stakeholders to adopt a comprehensive tourism concept that meets the aspirations of millions of people with special needs, from the moment they think about embarking on a tourist trip, until the moment they arrive home, and I am confident that we will see fruitful results in the near future for such initiatives, ” said Ghassan Soliman.
Dubai Wonderland
Jeff Stragan, Director of Business Development at Dubai College of Tourism, said that Dubai is a unique destination and is on its way to becoming a wonderland for tourists with disabilities, spending huge amounts of money to make the city the most accessible place in the world by making all its facilities and attractions accessible to all.
He said that recent opinion polls have chosen it as the best tourist destination in 2024 thanks to safety and infrastructure, receiving 15.7 million tourists in 2023, the highest number since 2019, and it has been able to become friendly in large proportions thanks to the directives of the wise leadership, in addition to that all hotels and tourist facilities in Dubai have become friendly to people with special needs, making it the first regionally best in providing standards for affordable tourism and related services.
Strengthening strategic policies
Igor Stefanovic, Technical Coordinator, UNWTO Ethics, Culture and Social Responsibility, who specializes in disability tourism, Spain, noted that national tourism administrations and DMOs can strengthen their tourism policies and strategies in terms of accessibility, not only by completing legislative obligations, but by using international standards and guidelines and fostering the work of the tourism industry, so that accessibility is seen as a competitive advantage and a public good.
He highlighted UNWTO ’ s recent efforts to address cultural and nature-based tourism experiences, targeting a wider population of end-users.
Stefanovich said that Dubai has been able to integrate affordable tourism into its strategy. We find that shopping malls are keen to apply all the standards for people with special needs, explaining that this requires focusing on the specificity of each case and providing appropriate solutions in all known cities according to international tourism standards, such as ISO 21902 for accessible tourism, which should be applied to all infrastructure and services provided by tourism facilities. tourist facilities without the application of this standard.
UNESCO and Sustainable Tourism
Salah Zaki Khalid, Director of UNESCO ’ s Doha Office for the Gulf States and Yemen, UNESCO Representative in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Yemen, explained that natural and cultural heritage sites are now key components of the world ’ s tourism assets.
Natural and cultural heritage sites, including scenic landscapes and revitalized historic cities, are precious tourist assets that characterize the destination.
There is a growing demand for nature-based tourism, along with visits to heritage sites or cultural and historical monuments.
Since 1972, UNESCO has designated 1,199 sites as World Heritage sites in 195 countries, while UNESCO has designated 56 archaeological sites as endangered around the world, but much can be done to preserve our world heritage, which includes cultural, natural and mixed sites.
UNESCO ’ s World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism Programme represents a new approach based on dialogue and cooperation among stakeholders, where tourism planning and heritage management are integrated at the destination level, natural and cultural assets are valued and protected, and appropriate tourism development is developed.
Cultural tourism is one of the world ’ s largest and fastest growing tourism markets.
Culture and creative industries are increasingly being used to promote destinations and enhance their competitiveness and attractiveness.
UNESCO seeks to establish networks of key stakeholders to coordinate destination management and marketing related to different heritage methods to promote and coordinate unique, high-quality experiences based on the heritage recognized by UNESCO, the aim being to promote sustainable development based on heritage values and create tourism value added to the sites.
Tourism is more accessible
Evan Hall, CEO, Western Australia Tourism Board, said: “Traveling can be a challenging experience for guests with disabilities, as they need to ensure that their accommodations, activities and experiences meet the unique requirements related to their disability. The Western Australia Tourism Board seeks to remove this barrier by encouraging tour operators to develop an online guide that provides visitors with specific and detailed information about business accessibility. The role of tourism companies in meeting accessibility and accreditation standards, and how to promote them.
High global growth potential
Trinidad Domínguez Vial, a professor at Spain ’ s Vigo University, confirmed that the disability travel market has not been adequately invested despite adults with disabilities alone spending US $58.7 billion on their travel.
Europe alone could have a potential revenue of €88.6 billion by 2025, with more than $17 billion a year coming from their travel to the United States.
Access to all tourism facilities, products and services needs to be overhauled, with new data showing that the market for special needs travel is having a greater economic impact on the travel industry than ever before.
Missed opportunities for the global economy and tourism markets amount to €142 billion annually.
She pointed to the reluctance of persons with disabilities to travel due to the lack of appropriate services and facilities for them in several cities around the world.
Enhancing access will help expand the tourism market and improve market share, enhance competitiveness, increase tourist numbers and improve overall quality of life.
Free movement is a right for everyone
Luis Felipe de Oliveira, director general of Airports Council International, said: “There is no discussion.
Access to transportation is a right for all people. ”
“As the voice of the world ’ s airports, ACI World is committed to developing a comprehensive and accessible air transport system.
We work closely with our member airports, international partners and mobility groups to harness resources and best practices to help airports reduce barriers to accessibility.
Airports around the world have recognized and demonstrated their commitment, not least through the Airports Council International ’ s (ACI) Accessibility Improvement Accreditation Program, the only international assessment / accreditation program dedicated to airport accessibility for passengers with disabilities. ”
Sustainable and Affordable Tourism
Daniela Bass, President and Founder, DP Sustainability Advocacy Boutique International, and former Director of the United Nations Division for Inclusive Social Development, reviewed the role of accessible and inclusive cities and tourism in improving living standards, including for persons with disabilities.
She pointed out the importance of statistics and providing advice on policies and proposals that the Middle East region should take into account.
Turning to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Bass highlighted Goal 1 to eradicate poverty, in particular Goal 11 on accessible and inclusive cities and human settlements, Goal 10 on bridging inequality, and Goal 17 on achieving the Goals through partnerships.
Tour Operators
Francesco Tabenasi, Director General of the Tourism Promotion Authority of Tuscany, Italy, explained the role of tour operators as ambassadors for their cities and countries.
This approach is an ideal opportunity for tour operators from different cities and countries to learn about offers, services and products related to disability tour packages, to communicate and promote tours in each operator ’ s home cities, and to build partnerships with other tour operators.
Tabenasi addressed the challenges facing the tourism sector with disabilities and strategies to overcome them, presenting practical examples taken by the province of Tuscany in this regard.
Technology and Tourism Facilitation
Experts discussed the vital role played by technological development in enhancing the growth opportunities of the tourism sector for people of determination globally, through the development of integrated and smart platforms and applications capable of providing an easy and seamless experience to an estimated 15% of the global population.
Hilal Kahraman, Head of Passenger Experience Design at Istanbul Airport, said that the airport has developed applications for people with disabilities from the moment they arrive at the airport to ensure that all segments of deaf, dumb, blind and disabled people complete all their procedures smoothly and quickly depending on the highest technological solutions.
Hans Bose, CEO and founder of Travel Genius PTE, said that the company has launched a special application for the UAE that encourages affordable tourism, providing all information about all the attractions in Dubai, including shopping malls, parks and beaches, and that it enables the tourist to plan the next trip and ensure that all selected sites are disability friendly before booking and paying.
Abin Roy Chowdhury, Sales & Operations, Deco Systems, India, said that the company has introduced applications and solutions that take into account the diverse requirements of customers, starting with the website and other open source applications that help develop software that helps developers design applications and solutions that contribute to making the lives of people with disabilities easier.
The session was moderated by Igor Stefanovic, Technical Coordinator, Department of Ethics, Culture and Social Responsibility, UNWTO, who specializes in disability tourism, Spain.
Accessible Cities
In a productive panel discussion titled ‘ Creating an Accessible City ’, key stakeholders in the tourism industry came together to discuss integrating accessibility into tourism and urban planning.
Participants, including Ramin Gilani, Denin Cooper, Stefano Coletta, Mahmoud and Jeff Strachan, moderated by Patrick Antaki, shared successful ideas and strategies for creating inclusive accessible tourism environments.
The session highlighted the critical role of innovative technology and engineering and the importance of understanding diverse needs in making cities and tourist destinations accessible to all.
The main discussions focused on the challenges faced by different regions of the world and the solutions being implemented, such as specialized tools and techniques, and the need for cultural transformation towards inclusiveness.
Ramin Gilani stressed the need to find practical solutions in the construction and healthcare sectors, while Denin Cooper discussed the need to provide customized travel services for people with disabilities.
Stefano Coletta highlighted Italy ’ s success in affordable tourism, while Mahmoud Mahmood focused on early intervention programs.
Jeff Strachan shared the progress that Dubai has made to become the most visited and accessible city.
Participants agreed on the importance of disseminating information and a collaborative approach involving different stakeholders, and called for the creation of a unified platform for sharing resources and best practices, ensuring that accessible tourism becomes mainstream.
This committee represents an important step towards global inclusiveness in tourism, showcasing the commitment and progress of industry leaders.
Shared ideas and strategies are expected to spur further developments in making cities around the world more accessible and more welcoming for all.
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Stimulate tourism development with greater vigor (market walk)
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February 16, 2022 06: 02 | Source: People's Daily - People's Daily
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The accelerated application of new technologies has a profound impact on the entire tourism chain.
Increasing the supply of high-quality tourism products is the key to stimulating greater vitality in the development of tourism.
The State Council recently issued the 14th Five-Year Plan for the Development of Tourism (hereinafter referred to as the "Plan"), which makes arrangements for the development of tourism in the 14th Five-Year Plan from the aspects of the development environment, overall requirements, major tasks and safeguard measures. specific goals.
The "Plan" has pointed out the direction for the high-quality development of the tourism industry, and has also greatly enhanced the confidence of tourism market players.
Since the "13th Five-Year Plan", China's tourism industry and other industries cross-border integration, coordinated development, the scale of the industry continues to expand, new formats continue to emerge, and the comprehensive driving role of tourism for the stable and healthy development of the economy is more prominent.
Today, tourism has become a rigid demand for a better life for the people, and it is the sunrise industry and happiness industry that is widely favored by the people and the most popular among the people, and the position of tourism as a strategic pillar industry of the national economy has been consolidated.
Statistics show that during the "13th Five-Year Plan" period, China's per capita traveled more than four times, and people enjoyed the beautiful mountains and rivers of the motherland and felt the splendid cultural charm, which added more wonderful things to a better life.
Entering a new stage of development, tourism is facing new requirements for high-quality development.
During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China will fully enter the era of mass tourism, and the development of tourism is still in an important period of strategic opportunities, but there are new development changes in both challenges and opportunities.
From the point of view of the challenges, the international environment is grim and complicated, the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic is extensive and far-reaching, and the global tourism industry has significantly increased uncertainty.
From the perspective of opportunities, on the one hand, the people's travel consumption demand will change from low-level to high-quality and diversified, from focusing on tourism to taking into account tourism and leisure vacation, which has spawned a new growth point of tourism consumption demand.
On the other hand, the accelerated application of new technologies has a profound impact on the entire tourism chain, such as tourism information acquisition, supplier selection, consumer scene creation, convenient payment and social sharing, and has become a new breakthrough point to create a new supply of tourism.
Tourism is an emerging industry, he said, adding that it is necessary to strengthen the construction of all kinds of software and hardware to promote the development of tourism.
China's tourism industry is still facing a serious problem, he said, adding that it is still far from meeting the people's expectations for a better life.
The task of structural reform on the supply side of tourism is still relatively heavy, the momentum of innovation is still insufficient, the governance capacity and level need to be further improved, and the international competitiveness and influence need to be further strengthened, and these problems need to be gradually resolved in the high-quality development of tourism.
In the 14th Five-Year Plan period, increasing the supply of high-quality tourism products is an effective measure to enhance people's satisfaction with tourism products and services, and is also the key to stimulating greater vitality in tourism development.
In this regard, the "Plan" has made "optimize the layout, provide new choices for tourists to travel; establish high-quality products, create a new benchmark for quality tourism; conform to the trend and meet the new needs of urban leisure" and other deployments.
The implementation of these measures will promote the structural reform of the supply side of the tourism industry, continuously enhance the people's sense of travel, happiness and security, and make greater contributions to the comprehensive construction of a socialist modern country.
People 's Daily (February 16, 2022, 17 pages)
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Caring Entrepreneurship: A Model For Sustainable Community-based Tourism in St. Lucia

Community Meeting in Rural St Lucia

Cox Travel Adventures donate back to school supplies to a kindergarten class in St. Lucia

Tourists Posing with Grade 5 Students of the Dugard Combined School in Choiseul, Saint Lucia

Ramping Up Community-based Tourism in Rural St Lucia Starting With Elementary School Students and Visitor Engagement and Then Building Outwards From There

While this notion of caring entrepreneurship is a counter-intuitive approach to success it was clear to me that this novel idea was a powerful pathway to success in community-based sustainable tourism”
— Kirk Elliott
CASTRIES, LC, SAINT LUCIA, August 10, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- A few years ago award winning St Lucia photographer Kirk Elliott got invited to a rural community in Saint Lucia to help it develop a sense of excellence in its tourism offering after his St Lucia Photo Tour won its first TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Elliott was blown away by the tremendous potential of their tourism product. However, he couldn’t help lamenting that residents simply didn’t see its potential and were thus content to maintain the status quo.

In grappling with the conundrum of how best to effect positive and lasting change Elliott came to the realization that rural communities are largely ill-equipped to successfully manage and operate tourism enterprises. This led him to an idea he dubbed “Caring Entrepreneurship”.

Defining Caring Entrepreneurship

In the context of tourism Elliott defines the Caring Entrepreneur as someone who understands the business of tourism. The entrepreneur brings this expertise to the mutual benefit of both the community and his/her enterprise and in the process nurtures and empowers the community in tourism excellence.

To be successful the business arrangement must be based on mutual respect and trust. The entrepreneur must truly care about the community rather than exclusively about his/her bottom line. In turn the community must recognize and appreciate the caring entrepreneur’s value. This synergy is the foundation for an outcome that yields results that far exceed the sum of the community’s and the entrepreneur’s individual efforts.

“I will be the first to state that this notion of caring entrepreneurship is a counter-intuitive approach to success. However, from inception it was clear to me that this novel approach was an effective way of nurturing long-term success in community-based sustainable tourism development” Elliott explained when asked why would an entrepreneur sacrifice profit just to help a poor rural community.

Testing The Theory of Caring Entrepreneurship

After multiple false starts Elliott finally got the opportunity to test his theory in a different community after @CoxTravelAdventures of Danbury Connecticut, USA, outfitted an entire kindergarten class with an assortment of school supplies at the start of the 2022 school year.

The school supplies were donated to the Dugard Combined School in Choiseul, Saint Lucia. While Dugard is a rural community deep in the heart of Saint Lucia, whatsoever the school may have missed due to its remoteness it more than made up for with heart and soul. From the principal and teachers, to the students, to the school’s caretaker staff, they all operate like one big family and their love and caring comes shining through.

“From my initial telephone conversation with Mr. Elliott I felt like my prayers had been answered, as just the week before I had prayed that our small rural community school with limited resources would somehow gain greater visibility. Then seemingly out of the blue there was Mr. Elliott lending a helping hand and speaking of wanting to develop a long-term relationship with our school”, stated school principal Mrs. Tessa Charles-Calderon when asked about Elliott’s support for the school.

Connecting Young Students With Tourism

Since the post pandemic return of tourism Elliott has been taking patrons of his Private St Lucia Experiences to the Dugard Combined School where they get to engage with students first hand. Elliott invites his clients to bring over school supplies based on the needs of the school, and the general consensus of visitors is that their engagement with the students has been a highlight of their Saint Lucia vacation.

For the students – they have come to appreciate tourists as people just like themselves rather than as some abstract term they hear about on the radio or see on television newscasts.

What’s Next For The Dugard Combined School

Students at the school have said they would love to have a proper playground at their school and the principal and teachers consider this an excellent idea that will teach the children about caring and sharing, among other things.

Elliott has engaged many of his professional friends to lend a helping hand to the Dugard Combined School’s Playground Project. From an engineer who has assessed the required earth works, to an architect who has produced architectural renderings for the playground, just about everyone Elliott has reached out to has lent their support and even gone way beyond his wildest expectations.

“The overwhelming support of everyone I have reached out to has emboldened me to invite both the teachers and the students to dream big scary dreams and then together let’s go out and make those dreams come through!” Elliott passionately commented when asked his thoughts on this playground project and beyond.

During the 2022/23 school year Elliott worked with the school to complete Phase 1 of the Playground Project in the form of the painting of educational games in the schoolyard. Not to let an opportunity go to waste, the school incorporated the games painting project into students’ School Based Assessment (SBA). This SBA is a practical activity students must successfully complete in order to graduate and gain admission to a secondary school.

From the video below of the official launch of the games it is clear that the students’ efforts were well received.

Creating an International Benchmark of Sustainable Community-based Tourism in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

When Elliott embarked on this journey of seeking to empower a rural community little could he have imagined where the journey would lead. In the process of understanding and overcoming the obstacles he encountered he has come to realize that those we consider rural poor enjoy a richness of life and living that remains largely unrecognized.

“I am super excited about this idea of Caring Entrepreneurship and my goal is to see this community engagement starting with the Dugard Combined School project manifest into an International Benchmark of Sustainable Community-based Tourism in Small Island Developing States” said Elliott when asked what was the overall outcome he envisions.

…and at the rate at which this intervention is progressing he just might be on to something.

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Harnessing the power of digital marketing is an indispensable tool to enhance community engagement and impact. Picture Shutterstock.

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Digital marketing plays a significant role in enhancing community engagement and creating a lasting impact. It transcends traditional boundaries, allowing organisations to reach and engage with their communities in innovative ways.

Through targeted strategies and creative approaches, digital marketing opens a myriad of opportunities for fostering connections, driving social change, and building a more involved and informed community.

Digital marketing in the community context

Digital marketing aims to build sustainable relationships and engage in meaningful dialogues with the community. It's deeply rooted in creating a two-way communication channel, where not only is information disseminated, but feedback and insights from the community are actively sought and valued.

Utilising platforms like social media, interactive forums, and community blogs, organisations can foster a sense of involvement and co-creation, allowing for a more connected and responsive relationship with the community.

Aligning digital marketing efforts with the community's core values and interests is crucial for resonance and relevance. This involves crafting content and messages that reflect the community's concerns, aspirations, and culture. Inclusivity is also key, ensuring that the digital marketing strategy is accessible and engaging for all community segments.

By using storytelling, prioritising inclusivity, and employing data-driven insights to adapt strategies, organisations can effectively bridge the gap between their objectives and the community's expectations, leading to a more harmonious and impactful engagement.

Search engine optimisation

Search engine optimisation (SEO) is an essential tool in amplifying a community's voice, ensuring its message not only reaches but also resonates with the intended audience.

A comprehensive SEO strategy, developed in partnership with a proficient SEO agency, involves keyword implementation and a meticulous understanding of search algorithms, trends, and user behaviour to optimise content in a way that enhances online visibility and engagement.

Such a strategy ensures that the community's message is heard and positioned prominently in the digital landscape, creating a lasting impact and fostering deeper connections with the audience.

Social Media

In the vibrant world of social media, it's all about creating a space where the community feels heard and valued.

By hosting live Q&A sessions, the organisation steps into a real-time interactive space, inviting community members to voice their opinions, concerns, and ideas. This direct engagement is crucial in building trust and rapport.

Additionally, using interactive polls and surveys on these platforms gives the community a sense of participation and ownership. It's a way to gather insights while keeping the audience engaged.

Storytelling on social media also plays a pivotal role. By sharing stories that mirror the community's experiences and values, a deeper emotional connection is formed. This ongoing interaction, through regular posts and active responses to comments, creates a living, breathing digital community space.

Email marketing

Email marketing, when tailored for community engagement, becomes a powerful tool for personalised communication.

By segmenting email lists, organisations can tailor their messaging to specific groups, ensuring that each email feels personal and relevant. This segmentation can be based on interests, past engagement, or demographic data.

Regular newsletters can then be used not just as a means of disseminating information but as a tool for storytelling and sharing community achievements and upcoming events, all while maintaining a personal touch.

Integrating feedback mechanisms into these emails, such as surveys or interactive links, invites community members to share their thoughts and opinions, making these communications a two-way street and deepening the sense of community involvement.

Content marketing

Content marketing in a community context is about creating a tapestry of content that informs, educates, and inspires the audience. This means producing a variety of content forms-from in-depth blog posts exploring community issues to videos and podcasts that bring a human touch to stories and discussions.

Each piece of content is crafted to resonate with different segments of the community, making them feel seen and understood. It's about sparking conversations, encouraging critical thinking, and motivating community members to take action.

Embedded within this content are calls to action, which encourage community members to get involved, whether it's through participating in community events, volunteering, or simply spreading the word.

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In the digital marketing landscape, collaborative efforts and partnerships are about pooling resources, expertise, and networks to achieve a greater impact.

When organisations collaborate with others-be it other non-profits, local businesses, influencers, or community leaders-they tap into new audiences and bring fresh perspectives to their initiatives.

These partnerships can take various forms, from co-hosting events to joint marketing campaigns or content collaborations. Each partnership serves as an opportunity to broaden the organisation's reach and deepen its impact within the community.

Such collaborations often lead to innovative projects that directly benefit the community, creating a ripple effect of positive change. These partnerships not only strengthen the organisation's presence within the community but also foster a sense of unity and collective effort towards common goals.

Data analytics

Data analytics in the realm of community engagement is about turning numbers into narratives. By closely monitoring engagement rates, audience growth, and interaction patterns, organisations can gain a clear understanding of what content performs well and what resonates with the community.

It focuses on interpreting these numbers to understand the community's preferences, interests, and behaviours. This insight allows for a more targeted and effective approach to community engagement, ensuring that efforts are not based on assumptions but on actual data.

The analytics provide a roadmap for continuously refining strategies, ensuring that every campaign, post, or email is as effective as possible in engaging and growing the community.

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Digital marketing is an indispensable tool in enhancing community engagement and impact. From harnessing the power of social media to partnering with an SEO agency for better outreach, each strategy plays a critical role in connecting with and mobilising communities.

By leveraging these digital tactics, organisations can create meaningful change and foster a sense of unity and involvement. The key lies in understanding the community's needs, using the right tools, and continuously adapting to the digital landscape.

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Karak: Representatives of civil society organizations call for partnership to achieve sustainable development
A number of representatives of civil society institutions in Karak province called for the need to activate the principle of partnership between the public and private sectors to achieve sustainable development, especially in light of the repercussions of the Corona pandemic on various sectors.
They pointed out to the Jordanian News Agency (Petra) that civil society institutions in the governorate play an important role through which they seek to involve citizens in social dialogue and encourage them to work collectively to achieve community development.
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Content: Minister of Information: Our Media Strategy 2021-2026 aims to create sustainable and pioneering media in the content industry
Kuwait ’ s Minister of Information and Culture Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi said on Tuesday that the ministry ’ s strategy for the years (2021 – 2026) is based on creating sustainable and pioneering media in the meaningful content industry.
In his speech during a panel discussion entitled "The State of Kuwait Towards a New Media Decade" within the activities of the Arab Media Forum held in the Emirate of Dubai, Al-Mutairi stressed the keenness of the State of Kuwait to adopt advanced media models and modern and innovative methods in providing media content.
He added that the new Kuwaiti media vision translates the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and is based on the principles of “transparency, community participation, promotion of professional content and improvement of infrastructure to keep pace with the latest technological developments. ”
He pointed out that the strategy aims to build an integrated media system that relies on modern technology to provide multiple media platforms that meet the needs of citizens and increase their interaction with national issues.
He pointed out the importance of the media in the current stage to promote positive community dialogue through the dissemination of success stories and fruitful experiences that contribute to strengthening national belonging.
He also pointed out the need for media to promote channels of dialogue between the citizen and the official in the state, which contributes to strengthening the social fabric and activating the role of the citizen in sustainable development.
On the importance of the topics raised within the Arab Media Forum at its 22nd session, Al-Mutairi said that the three main axes of the forum, which relate to the advanced models of media narrative, are “essential ”, pointing out that they are consistent with the strategy of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information (2021-2026), especially the axis related to the role of artificial intelligence in media.
On the impact of the media on society and the promotion of national unity, he added that the media is the tool of discourse in the country, “and it can be a fundamental pillar in the formulation of a unified national discourse that reflects common values and national challenges, finding solutions and alternatives and exploiting opportunities to contribute to the development and prosperity of society. ”
He pointed out that this is through educational and awareness programs, a purposeful drama and a development theater that “promotes feelings of unity and solidarity among citizens. ”
In this context, he highlighted the pivotal role of the media in spreading national values and promoting cultural identity by promoting awareness of the importance of peaceful coexistence and joint cooperation, pointing out that the media can contribute to building a strong and coherent society capable of facing development challenges.
As for ways to enhance the joint Gulf media cooperation, Al-Mutairi stressed continuing to work with those in charge of the Gulf media institutions to unify the media discourse, develop the Gulf media, improve the quality of its content and increase the ability to face common challenges.
He explained that the joint media work is based on the exchange of media expertise and resources through a joint Gulf media strategy under the guidance of the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
He stressed the importance of this cooperation in strengthening cultural and social ties between the Gulf peoples, increasing mutual understanding, economic and social integration, and promoting the common Gulf identity, unity and sustainable development.
Speaking about sustainable development in societies, Al-Mutairi stressed the importance of the role of the media in supporting it as an awareness tool, explaining that the media contributes to the achievement of the SDGs through “spreading awareness of the importance of environmental, social and economic issues, in addition to its role in encouraging the adoption of sustainable practices and enhancing the role of society in achieving comprehensive development. ”
In this context, he explained that the media contributes to spreading awareness of the importance of preserving natural resources and environmental balance through awareness programs and community initiatives, and can enhance community participation in development efforts and contribute to building a sustainable future for future generations through programs and initiatives related to society and youth.
During the session, Kuwait ’ s Minister of Information pointed out that media as a “soft power ” requires a focus on quality, credibility and creativity in content delivery at a time when it is also“ an effective means of cultural diplomacy and positive impact on the international arena. ”
In this context, he pointed to the role of the media in enhancing the status of the state by presenting a positive image that reflects the values and culture of the society and leads it to the world with an authentic national identity and can contribute to the promotion of tourism and investment and attract global competencies.
On the mechanism through which the balance between freedom of expression and media regulation can be achieved, Al-Mutairi said that establishing clear legal frameworks and regulating the media in a way that guarantees freedom of expression while preventing the spread of rumors and misleading information is “essential to maintain the stability of society. ”
He explained that achieving this balance requires cooperation between the government, media institutions and civil society, pointing out that the balance “enhances the confidence of society in the media and limits the impact of false news and rumors, which contributes to building a conscious and informed society capable of making informed decisions. ”
In parallel, the Minister highlighted the use of social media in a “balanced manner ” through the responsible use of it, which requires the development of awareness and educational policies that enhance the awareness of users of the importance of investigating the accuracy of information and respect for cultural and social values.
He added that the balanced use of social media can contribute to building a safe and healthy digital society, noting that by promoting awareness of self-responsibility, “the impact of misinformation and rumours can be reduced, which enhances the stability and progress of society. ”
The Minister of Information and Culture, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, heads the delegation of the State of Kuwait to the Arab Media Summit 2024, which started yesterday with the establishment of the Arab Media Forum for Youth and will continue until Wednesday.
The Minister participated in the activities of the Arab Media Forum on Tuesday in the presence of heads of government and ministers of countries in the Arab region, which also witnessed the presence of the Consul General of the State of Kuwait in Dubai and the Northern Emirates Ambassador Ali Al-Thaidi and the staff of the consulate.
The Arab Media Summit, organized by the Dubai Press Club under the patronage of the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is the largest media gathering in the region with the participation of a group of media professionals, writers and thinkers from across the Arab world to discuss the development and improvement of the media industry and build bridges of communication and understanding.
This year ’ s edition will discuss the reality and future of the media sector and possible cooperation opportunities between audiovisual, print and digital media institutions in order to enhance the capabilities of Arab media.
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World Travel and Tourism Summit reveals global climate footprint data for travel and tourism
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The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched environmental and social research on the climate footprint of the global travel and tourism industry.
This came during the 22nd World Summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council, organized by the World Travel and Tourism Council in cooperation with the Global Center for Tourism Sustainability in the capital Riyadh.
Environmental and social research covers 185 countries on all continents, the first of its kind at the international level, and will be updated annually with the latest figures, including measures that monitor the sector ’ s impact on a range of indicators, including pollutants, energy sources and water use, as well as social data, age data and gender wages in jobs related to the travel and tourism sector. Accuracy.
Julia Simpson, President and CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), announced in her opening speech the results of Environmental and Social Research (ESR).
One of the largest research projects, the World Travel and Tourism Council will be able to provide accurate reports and track the impact of various industry activities on the environment.
She explained that the tourism and travel sector is making great strides in decarbonization, stressing a focus in increasing the production of sustainable aviation fuel supported by government incentives, and also to greater use of renewable energy in national public electricity grids so as to promote the use of sustainable energy in hotel rooms.
The sector ’ s 8.1% share of the carbon footprint can be impacted by becoming more efficient and decoupling growth from the amount of energy consumed starting today, she said, noting that every decision and every step towards change will lead to a better and brighter future for all.
For his part, His Excellency the Minister of Tourism, Mr. Ahmed Al-Khatib, expressed his pleasure for the participation of the World Travel and Tourism Council in this important research that will follow the impact of future activities, stressing that the Kingdom recognizes that travelers and investors want policies that promote sustainability in the sector and that the Kingdom has embarked on a phase to make it a leader in the field of sustainable tourism.
“Within the framework of the Saudi Green Initiative, we launched more than 60 initiatives last year to achieve this goal, the first batch of initiatives was investments in the green economy worth more than $186 billion, ” he said.
Previous estimates have indicated that the global travel and tourism sector is responsible for up to 11% of all global emissions, however, leading research by the World Travel and Tourism Council shows that the sector ’ s total greenhouse gas emissions reached only 8.1% in 2019 globally. Thermal.
These emissions have continued to decline continuously since 2010, as a result of technological developments, as well as the introduction of a number of energy efficiency measures to activities within the sector. Between 2010 and 2019, the GDP of the tourism and travel sector grew at a rate of 4.3% annually, while its environmental impact increased by only 2.4%.
The World Travel and Tourism Council will continue to release new data on the sector ’ s performance in these indicators over the course of 2023.
Governments around the world will have a tool to guide their decision-making and more accurately accelerate the process of environmental change.
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Natural Reserves in 2022.
£65 million in annual revenue.
The establishment of 91 industrial facilities linked to the national network for monitoring industrial emissions
ENVIRONMENT: 120 air quality monitoring stations reach a new breakthrough in reducing air pollution, exceeding the target of the 2018 / 2022 government program
Efforts to reduce severe bouts of air pollution have averted more than 158,000 tonnes of air pollution emissions
Supporting rural Egyptian villages within the presidential initiative with more than 200 thousand trees
Access to 25 stations in the real-time monitoring network of industrial facilities on the Nile River and lakes
Total income in protected areas increased during 2022 to an estimated 65 million Egyptian pounds and more than 3 million dollars, despite global impacts
Issuing the Executive Regulations of the Waste Law is a milestone in the implementation of an integrated waste management system in Egypt based on the concept of a circular economy
In light of the successive crises that affected various countries without discrimination and threatened the future of future generations with the challenges of food and water security, energy crisis and economic and political crises, Egypt has made efforts to address environmental challenges at the national, regional and global levels, especially after the progress achieved by the Ministry of Environment with the support of the political leadership in placing the environment file on the government ’ s list of priorities to achieve environmental sustainability. Initiatives to achieve the objectives of Egypt ’ s Vision 2030, raise the environmental awareness of the people ’ s sectors, turn environmental challenges into investment and social opportunities, and spread the concept of a revolving green economy, ensuring the rights of future generations to natural resources and a better future.
This is in addition to strengthening Egypt ’ s leading role at the regional and international levels in the field of environment.
Establishment of 120 air quality monitoring stations and avoidance of more than 158,000 tons of air pollution emissions.
Protecting Nature and Biodiversity
The Ministry of Environment has completed its efforts to develop reserves, support investment processes, develop responsible ecotourism and conserve natural resources and biodiversity in partnership with local communities, the private sector and environmental partners from civil society, ministries and donors, through several presidential axes, namely:
Support, develop and maintain protected infrastructure to support investment through the private sector
The Ministry of Environment has worked to improve the infrastructure and develop the visitor centers in protected areas to provide a leading tourism experience in protected areas and provide services to visitors in protected areas, taking advantage of the development in 13 protected areas in Egypt as a tourist destination, and creating a supportive environment for the private sector to invest in protected areas, in order to achieve Egypt ’ s vision for sustainable development 2030.
Investment in cooperation with the private sector in Ras Mohammed and Nabq Reserves
- Developing the services provided to visitors in Ras Mohammed and Nabq Reserves, to provide a distinctive environmental tourism experience while preserving environmental systems.
Establishing an environmental hostel and developing the beach with the participation of a number of investors in accordance with the nature of the reserve and its environmental sensitivity and supports the preservation of its natural resources and integrating the community in its protection and providing distinguished services to visitors to ensure a distinctive environmental tourism experience for visitors while preserving the environmental systems.
For the first time, the launch of the project of electric cars to move within the Nabq reserve as a unique tourist experience to travel using these environmentally friendly vehicles, and to visit landmarks and shrines in specific areas and paths, likely to generalize this experience to all reserves within South Sinai.
- Developing the nature conservation training center and developing the laboratories complex in Sharm El Sheikh to be used for scientific research and specialized training in partnership with universities and research centers.
It will be one of the most important and famous training centers specialized in the fields of environment, nature and biodiversity in the region and a supporting pillar for the file of scientific tourism. It is located in Sharm El Sheikh between the reserves of Ras Mohammed and Nabq. It will provide its training and educational programs accredited in cooperation with the international and local scientific and research communities.
Fayoum Reserves
- Maintenance of the waterfall area and the upper and lower lake in Wadi Al-Rayyan reserve in coordination with Yousef Al-Siddiq city center periodically, in addition to the restoration of service buildings in the reserve, especially after the rain falls during the winter season.
- Changing the guidance boards in Wadi al-Hetan and the main visiting area of the waterfalls in coordination with the project of effective management of the reserves of Qarun and Wadi al-Rayyan.
- Establishing a GIS unit in the administrative building of Wadi Al Rayyan Reserve in coordination with the project of effective management of Qaroun and Wadi Al Rayyan Reserve.
- Establishment of an entrance gate to the reserve and the development of the waterfalls area in full and raise the efficiency of cafeterias and visitors building and the establishment of a new administrative building for the reserve.
- Developing the infrastructure and equipping the western side of the waterfalls area and the whole area and the establishment of special paths for visitors and the establishment of a camping area.
- Preparation and implementation of the environmental guide course for safari organizers in Fayoum reserves in cooperation with the project of the environmental program for Egyptian-Italian cooperation phase III.
- Survey and maintenance of the main meadows of the Qarun reserve and removal of sand hindering traffic to the administrative building and then to the area of   the fossilized forest and the entrances to the important visiting areas.
The Good Dome Protectorate
- The establishment of the Science Club in Qubba Hasanah Reserve and the completion of the supply and installation of the necessary furniture to be a beacon for environmental awareness in cooperation with the project to strengthen national capacities to achieve the agreements of the third stage. The Science Club has six rooms and a theater.
Valley of Beauty Reserve
- Rehabilitation and equipping of Ababda House, the canopy and the guidance board in Umm Kabo area, and the canopy for bees in Wadi el-Gamal reserve, in cooperation with the project of the Environmental Program for Egyptian-Italian Cooperation Phase III
Promotion of Ecotourism
Track 1: Sustainable Tourism Development
The Ministry of Environment, through the project of integrating biodiversity in ecotourism, carried out a study of the strategic environmental impact assessment of the southern Red Sea region, to review the main causes of environmental pressures resulting from tourism development, quantify the effects caused by these pressures, and review the procedures of the system of environmental impact assessment of tourism facilities. Scenarios.
- Raising competencies in the tourism sector and spreading environmental awareness among workers in the sector, whether in hotels, restaurants or diving centers. The Ministry provided technical support to the Star Green sign, where the guide was prepared and trained more than 170 workers in 84 hotels on sustainable hotel practices.
As well as training a number of evaluators and auditors to increase the number of qualified technical staff to conduct assessments, which led to an increase in the number of branded hotels from 11 to more than 70 hotels in Sharm El Sheikh.
Track 2: Supporting sound environmental processes and practices and promoting ecotourism
- Training more than 600 individuals on the green fins standards and more than 40 dive centers have been accredited in Egypt, which is the largest number of centers in one country globally.
- Prepare a guide to sustainable best practices in hotels to identify effective environmental measures that are easy to apply.
- Launching a guide to best environmental practices in tourist restaurants to be more sustainable and cost effective.
- Development of the Egyptian Portal for Sustainable Tourism, an electronic tool dedicated to hospitality, tourism, hotels and investors in the sector, as well as the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism as key partners in integrating the concept of environmental protection into tourism activities.
- Develop guidelines for eco-lodges and publish them in the form of a guide in preparation for the preparation of a mechanism for the licensing of eco-lodges by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. This is the first step of its kind to regulate the eco-tourism market in Egypt and increase investments in nature reserves and beyond.
- Launching the "Green List" initiative, which aims to increase the awareness of tourists about eco-hotels and tourism establishments bearing eco-labels / as well as products that follow sound environmental and social standards and are considered as alternatives to products that have a negative impact on the environment.
The Green List was published through the ICO Egypt website and a promotional campaign on social media for several months as well as a promotional film for the campaign was developed.
The project of the Environmental Program of the Egyptian-Italian Cooperation, the third phase, also prepared and implemented the first training of traditional crafts in Wadi el-Gamal Reserve (institutional organization and pricing of products as well as the preparation and implementation of training courses for craftsmen in Wadi el-Gamal Reserve on beeswax products).
Protection of biodiversity
The Ministry of Environment has made great efforts to protect biodiversity globally and locally as follows:
Global Level
- Participation in the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Canada:
Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad participated in the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity held in Montreal, Canada, from 7: 19 December 2022
The Minister of Environment and the Minister of Environment of Canada chaired a series of meetings with the aim of achieving progress towards the ambitious global goal and facilitating the negotiation process towards a general framework for biodiversity beyond 2020 to be presented to the world and to future generations.
The signing of two memorandums of understanding between Egypt and the Maldives to support joint cooperation to address the effects of climate change and achieve the objectives of biodiversity and environmental monitoring.
• Egypt and Albania to strengthen the friendly relations between the two countries and strengthen the bonds of environmental cooperation in the fields of biodiversity and reserves, ecotourism, coastal zone management, climate change, marine pollution and disaster management, environmental monitoring in the field of air and water.
- A project to release and resettle the Houbara from the Al Ameed Reserve in Matrouh Governorate, Egypt, in cooperation with the International Fund for Houbara Conservation in the United Arab Emirates. 2000 Houbara from the Arab Republic of Egypt were launched as part of the cooperation protocol, which aims to discuss the establishment of projects aimed at sustainable management of animals and birds with economic and social benefits to local communities in the region. in areas relating to the recovery and protection of sustainable management of Houbara and major species to be agreed upon
Selection of the Migratory Bird Conservation Project as a best practice model for GEF-funded projects for 2022 for its successful and transformative results in mainstreaming migratory bird conservation in the five key sectors (fishing, energy, tourism, agriculture and waste management) that directly affect migratory birds along the Rift Valley / Red Sea migration route.
Local level
Monitoring and control of key wildlife use activities
Implement an ambitious program to monitor and control all the main wildlife display activities in farms, private zoos and circuses, through the preparation of a comprehensive database on these activities and the law has been activated regarding the authorization of these activities and each has a data record of the animals used, which are often from outside the Egyptian environment.
The programme includes a periodic inspection and traffic plan in cooperation with the Environment and Surface Police.
Combating illegal wildlife trade
Develop a program to combat illegal wildlife trade in cooperation with many governmental and non-governmental stakeholders and individuals interested in wildlife conservation issues.
This program is based on several axes as follows:
The Senate approved a bill regulating access to biological resources and the equitable sharing of benefits arising from their use.
- Inspection of markets and specialized shops, where a plan has been prepared for the inspection of markets and wildlife shops to be carried out in coordination and with the participation of forces from the Environment Police and water bodies, especially the permanent markets in Cairo.
- Establishing a communication network with many NGOs, groups and individuals interested in environmental issues and animal welfare, where they are constantly communicating to exchange information regarding thwarting smuggling attempts in cooperation with the security authorities or working together to recover and re-release many wild animals and birds from the shops they display or sell such as crocodiles, sea and sea turtles, pelicans, flamingo and others.
• Coordinate the Migratory Hoverbirds project and the Environmental Affairs Authority to implement a national voluntary initiative by inviting students of science faculties in Egyptian universities to volunteer in migratory bird conservation programs to train them on identification and monitoring of birds and data analysis as well as closure operations upon request, so that they are qualified to work in these programs after graduation.
Signing a joint cooperation protocol with the Faculty of Science at Beni Suef University with the aim of maximizing and implementing programs and activities that will raise the capabilities of students and train them on conservation programs of migratory hoverbirds in wind energy projects, providing a common framework between the two parties and facilitating cooperation to enhance national capacities and provide qualified cadres to work in conservation programs of migratory birds in migratory paths in Egypt.
• The signing of the joint cooperation protocol between the Environmental Affairs Authority and the Holding Company for Drinking Water and Sewerage and the project to develop the site of the oxidation lakes in Sharm El Sheikh to protect the abandoned hoverbirds.
• Implementation of the program of searching for dead birds in Jabal al-Zeit wind power plants with a capacity of 240 MW and 120 MW for 70 days and associated power transmission lines and the implementation of a training program on the identification and classification of birds during the program.
• Organizing the training program for the classification and identification of migratory birds during the spring semester of 2021 at the Center of Environmental Excellence in Jebel Al Zeit, where a number of young graduates and members of the local community in Jebel Al Zeit participated in the program.
The National Network for Monitoring Ambient Air Pollutants monitored the basic air pollutants decided by the World Health Organization through the network stations where the number of monitoring stations was increased to 120 monitoring stations passed the target of the government program 2018 / 2022, distributed in all different regions of the Republic, in order to contribute to improving the air quality and environmental and health situation to provide the correct monitoring data to take the necessary actions through decision makers.
National Industrial Emissions Monitoring Network
The number of industrial facilities linked to the national network for monitoring industrial emissions has been increased to 91 industrial facilities (6 more than last year) by 454 monitoring points, exceeding the targets of the government program 2018 / 2022 by more than 25%, including many industrial sectors such as cement industry, fertilizer manufacturing, power generation, iron and steel (25 cement companies + 13 fertilizer companies + 6 petrochemical companies + 28 power plants) Iron and Steel + 2 Ceramic Company + 1 Glass Company + 8 Petroleum Refinery + 1 Aluminum), to include many different measurements stipulated by the Executive Regulations of the Environment Law.
Early warning of air pollutants
The early warning system of the Ministry of Environment includes all the populated areas of the Arab Republic of Egypt, which deals with the impact of weather factors on air quality for the next 3 days, where 8 geographical sectors (Greater Cairo - Delta - Upper Egypt - Canal - Sinai - North Coast - Western Desert (New Valley) - Red Sea Coast) are studied with 58 study points and updated daily through the early warning page of the Ministry of Environment.
Prepare reports to predict the effects of accidents on air quality and prepare monthly reports on air quality by studying the winds affecting Greater Cairo and identifying the weather phenomena causing dust storms.
Air Pollution and Climate Change Management Project in Greater Cairo
The Egyptian government is implementing the national project “Managing Air Pollution and Climate Change in Greater Cairo ”, funded by a $200 million loan from the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Environment, with the aim of reducing the emission of air pollutants and climate change in vital sectors in Greater Cairo and enhancing the capacity to manage air pollution. in Cairo.
Issuing the Executive Regulations of the Waste Law is a milestone in the start of the concept of a revolving economy
The detailed engineering design of the facilities and infrastructure of the integrated waste management facility in 10th of Ramadan has been completed and will be built on an area of 1228 acres.
A number of activities are being prepared to regularize the situation of workers in the informal waste sector, in addition to preparing to activate the responsibility of large companies producing waste of all kinds.
Reduction of vehicle emissions
The Ministry of Environment has taken several measures to reduce vehicle emissions. 100 electric buses have been purchased for the Public Transport Authority in Cairo (PTA). Capacity enhancement and behavior change have been completed. The environmental and social impact assessment study of the master plan, facilities and infrastructure of the Integrated Solid Waste Management Complex was completed.
The financial department of the project prepared the estimated and actual budgets and submitted periodic reports to the donors, planning bodies and various regulatory bodies in the country.
Efforts to cope with severe air pollution bouts 2022
The Ministry of Environment has succeeded in managing the file of reducing the severe air pollution bouts known as "black cloud" year after year, where it was able in cooperation with the concerned authorities to control the phenomenon of black cloud and turn the great challenge into an economic opportunity through awareness and technical support to families and farmers. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) during this year has been the following:
The collection of more than 2.123 million tons of rice straw, representing 99% of the amount of rice straw produced from the total cultivated area during the period from September 21 to November 15, 2022.
The collection of 138.8 thousand tons of sorghum wood waste during the period from October 1 to November 15, 2022.
Intensify vehicle exhaust inspection campaigns throughout the system to reduce air pollution emissions as much as possible, bringing the total number of vehicles inspected in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior to about 12,383 vehicles.
Inspection of approximately 3455 facilities and traffic varied from coal kiln, foundry, brick factory, in addition to following up the implementation of the decisions of the governors to close the contaminated facilities during periods of severe air pollution bouts.
Awareness is one of the most important factors that indirectly contributed to the success of the system of severe air pollution bouts, where the number of seminars and public meetings carried out this year amounted to about 1767 awareness activities
Road Vehicle Exhaust Inspection Program
Execution of 552 road exhaust inspection campaigns that examined 22835 vehicles, including 16230 vehicles. The campaigns included raising awareness of citizens and drivers of the dangers of vehicle exhaust and the need to adjust the engines of cars, in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic and the General Directorate of Environment and Water Parks Police....
Public Transport Authority Bus Inspection Program
• An annual program is implemented to inspect all buses belonging to the Public Transport Authority in Cairo, where during 2022, a fleet of buses for 18 garage were inspected twice, with 2467 buses.
• Follow up the implementation of the environment plan to replace and renew old buses that have exceeded 20 years of operating life with new buses, and follow up the plan of the Authority to replace some buses with natural gas engines instead of diesel

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Sustainable development items in tourist restaurants
According to a study prepared by Mohamed Nassar, Advisor to the Chamber of Tourism Establishments and Restaurants, on the implementation of the Chamber and its members of tourism establishments, restaurants and cafeterias, global sustainable development standards, which are consistent with the national objectives of the sustainable development plan, Egypt Vision 2030, that all the members of about 1,400 establishments apply these standards.
The study, which was approved by the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Tourism Establishments and Restaurants headed by Adel Al-Masri, Chairman of the Chamber, and submitted to the Egyptian Federation of Tourism Chambers and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, pointed out that the three main objectives recognized internationally in the standards of sustainable development are as follows:
1.
Achieving the targeted profitability to ensure the continuity of the project (profit).
2.
Ensure the care and well-being of the human element (humans).
3.
Preserving the environment in all its elements by all possible means and focusing on the use of all alternative renewable energy sources, prevention of pollution, emission of gases, disposal of waste and reduction of waste.
and (environment).
Nassar explained in the study that the Chamber, which has a membership of about 1400 establishments, takes into account these standards and works to implement them in line with the national objectives of the sustainable development plan, the vision of Egypt 2030, and the unified strategy of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
He pointed out that the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has identified the main tourist destinations targeted in the Arab Republic of Egypt with 31 destinations, and at present, the activity of the Chamber covers most of these destinations through its five branches, which cover all parts of the Republic (except oases currently).
Nassar said that it can be said that the Chamber ’ s activity in the field of achieving global sustainability standards confirms the observance of these standards by the Chamber and its members through the following ten items:
1. Striving to comply fully with all environmental and health requirements of each establishment, whether already in existence or in the process of establishment, before issuing the necessary licenses to start the activity of this establishment or to continue the activity when renewing such licenses.
2. To ensure that the management of the establishment ensures its proper management through the assistance of specialists working in this field (the requirements for the license of the responsible manager) in order to ensure its continuity and the achievement of appropriate profits as an existing entity to serve both the community and the environment.
3 - All establishments members of the Chamber definitely have their contributions in working on the development and welfare of society through their services in addition to the dues paid to employees or to the state such as taxes, insurance and licensing fees...
and in line with the second goal of the Sustainable Development Goals.
4. The Chamber contributes significantly to the implementation of various training programs in the areas of food health and safety, training of managers, food and beverage management, and the basics of food preparation.
This is a significant contribution to the development of the human element as required as a goal.
5. The Chamber contributes significantly to raising awareness of the use of alternative energy sources in order to reduce pollution and harmful emissions resulting from the operation and motivates its managers to resort to such safe use within the capabilities and circumstances of each establishment. It also directs the use of clean environmental components in the areas of refrigeration and air conditioning in particular, as well as in the use of detergents and disinfectants.
6 - The Chamber has a key role in the preparation of what can be called (food tourism or tourism for food) through training courses and the organization of exhibitions specialized in the provision of authentic Egyptian food, whether as an independent tourist activity or as a complementary activity within the framework of tourism programs that are prepared to attract tourists from different parts of the world.
7. The Chamber plays an active role in the promotion of bio farming and the use of organic products in the processing of various meals and encourages producers and suppliers to adhere to this type of products.
8. Continuous awareness of the need to reduce the percentage of waste elements used in the preparation of foods, as well as the adoption of the latest methods of waste disposal, while exploring the possibility of recycling some of them in an environmentally safe manner whenever possible, including also the packaging materials used in the operation.
9. Continuous guidance on the need to use appropriate food ingredients for human health and raise awareness of their benefits, while working to clarify the components of meals, especially health, such as those provided to patients with diabetes or obesity, for example.
10. Contribute significantly to sustainable urban development by encouraging Chamber member establishments to provide their services and establish headquarters or branches in all new urban areas, whether in Cairo or abroad.
In the recommendations of the study, Mohamed Nassar, Advisor to the Chamber of Tourism Establishments and Restaurants, called for the need to add some proposals to the Matrix in the second table, including all or some of the following:
• Restaurants & Tourism Establishments
• Safe & Secure Food
• Culinary Tourism & Food Festivals
• Bio farming
• Organic and healthy food production
• Specialized training programs

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Content: Liberty Square replaces retaliatory tourism with sustainable tourism
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Due to the impact of the epidemic, the domestic tourism and accommodation industry has been in a slump for a long time, and many operators are hoping for retaliatory tourism after the epidemic has eased.
However, retaliatory tourism is not a long-term solution, people flood the attractions, the quality of tourism is low, there are a lot of garbage, environmental overload, impact on the lives of local residents and other problems, more importantly, easy to become epidemic prevention.
The author believes that in order to rescue the tourism and accommodation industry in the post-epidemic era, the government should be ahead of schedule; in addition to relief subsidies, the government should also use the power of the public sector to lead the lead, connect with the private tourism industry to help the industry develop in a sustainable direction, so that the relevant departments can better grasp the flow of people under the epidemic.
The following directions may be useful:
1. Slow travel
The author believes that replacing a day trip with a multi-day trip can reduce the phenomenon of tourists crowding into a small number of hot spots at the same time.
Local governments can link up with hostel operators, tour guides, restaurants, and car charters to promote slow travel solutions. First, they can master where travelers are going and miss the influx of tourists; second, multi-day tours can bring more consumption to the local area.
In addition, weekday tours can be encouraged through discounts to prevent all tourists from rushing to the attractions at the same time during the holiday period.
II. Diversification
Many attractions in the country have become homogeneous in recent years, and many package promotions are point-and-click gameplay, lacking deeper interaction with the local area.
The author believes that for young people, such a traditional travel mode is more difficult to attract, and it is recommended that when companies launch travel plans, they think in the direction of diversified and in-depth travel.
Similar to Hualien, Lanyu and other areas of the business combined with local businesses, launched floating shallow, canoeing and other tourism packages, this approach is worth promoting, can be led by the local government, promote tourism, tourism, culture, service industry, and promote cultural tourism, and even different counties and cities can cooperate with each other to develop cross-county, (semi-island) tourism.
3. Individualization
Different types of travelers, different travel patterns and preferences.
For lovers of outdoor activities, activities such as river tracing, mountaineering, cycling, etc., the attraction is relatively high.
Family trips, such as handwork and painting, may be more popular.
Operators can consider combining local businesses to develop different types of tourism options for more different ethnic groups, such as couples, silver-haired people, business people, and environmental enthusiasts.
(The author is a graduate student at the Law School of Leiden University in the Netherlands)
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Content: How this beautiful Spanish tourist city became the green capital of Europe

Valencia has long been one of Spain’s sunniest cities, thanks to its prime location on the Mediterranean. Now, it can also claim to be the most sustainable after winning the coveted Green Capital of Europe title.

The European Commission cited Valencia’s 5 million square meters of green space. According to the Commission’s Report, 97% of residents live less than 300 meters from a major green area.  Whether that’s the popular wide sandy beaches of the Mediterranean or the marshy lagoon of the Albufera where Valencia’s paella rice is grown.

The Green Capital title is given annually to a city in Europe that sets an environmental example for others to follow. The European Commission awards 600,000 euros ($656,000) to the winner to fund more sustainable programs. The real prize, however, is the marketing boost that comes with a city’s certified green credentials. Previous winners have included Tallinn, Estonia, and Oslo, Norway, among others.

“I think it’s a recognition by the European Community of our common work,” says Paola Llobet, Valencia’s councilor for tourism and innovation. “It’s something that we, as a community, have been building for years, within neighborhoods. We have been protecting our orchards, our beaches, our sea, the Albufera natural park and more.”

Would-be visitors need only to look at a map of the city to see the most striking example of Valencia’s green spaces: the Turia Nature Park, a nine-kilometer-long converted riverbed that cuts through the city.

Futuristic masterpiece

After a deadly flood in 1957, the river was redirected and the Turia was slated to become a multi-lane highway. Public opposition thwarted the development, however, giving rise to a movement that demanded more green space in the city center.

Today, the Turia has become a treasured communal space: a green ribbon that connects the fruit orchards on the outskirts to the Mediterranean Sea.  Weekends are filled with soccer, rugby and baseball games at one of the many sports facilities in the park. On a sunny day, families picnic under groves of baobab and cypress trees while rock climbers and amateur acrobats try their skills at clambering up or spiraling down some of the medieval stone bridges that still span the park.

It is also home to the City of Arts and Sciences, the futuristic masterpiece of Valencian architect, Santiago Calatrava – now one of the city’s biggest attractions. Its bright white curves and skeletal supports give it a space-age design, making it a favorite shooting location for science fiction films and series, from “Star Wars” to “Westworld.”

The Turia also functions as a sustainable transportation highway. Designated paths run along the length of the park making it ideal for commuters on bicycles and electric scooters to cut through the city and avoid street traffic.

A love of cycling is what led Giuseppe Grezzi, an Italian transplant to Valencia, to get involved in local politics, eventually becoming the city’s councillor of sustainable mobility for eight years. His proudest achievement: increasing bike lanes in the city by more than 50%.

“The city is flat. The weather is perfect! I wanted to be able to bike everywhere,” he said after attending a community meeting to discuss Valencia’s Green Capital status. “We transformed the city. I was proud to be part of it. We put in so many policies to protect public space, to make the city greener, with more pedestrian areas and to reduce pollution.”

During his term, the city poured money into sustainable transport, expanding a new metro line, installing public bicycles and augmenting nearly 200 kilometers (120 miles) of bike paths that link to several “green routes” out of the city.

During the pandemic, Valencia took the initiative to convert several high-traffic areas into pedestrian-only zones, including the city’s central roundabout, where Valencia’s City Hall, the Ayuntamiento, sits in an impressive 18th-century building.

Fruit bounty

The other benefit of all that green is Valencia’s bounty of fruits and vegetables. The city is surrounded by La Huerta, more than 120 square kilometers of fruit orchards and vegetable plots whose produce is sold at Valencia’s municipal markets. The European Commission singled out the city’s neighborhood and food program as it pushes for Zero Kilometer food, a movement that advocates growing and processing food in the same place where it is sold and eaten in order to reduce transport costs and carbon emissions.

Valencia’s Mercado Central is a good place to see that in action. Nearly 300 hundred fruit, vegetable, fish and meat vendors sell their wares in a huge modernist hall. The day begins before dawn, when hundreds of vehicles begin to unload fresh produce from the surrounding area, including bushels of Valencia’s famous oranges.

Though it has become a popular tourist attraction, the Mercado Central is still used by locals. Roughly 80% of customers are local residents, according to the market.

That includes a growing number of Michelin-starred restaurants in the city. In 2005, chef Begoña Rodrigo started her restaurant, La Salita, to showcase the local ingredients of the Valencian region. By 2019, Rodrigo won a Michelin star for her innovative menu that “elevates the cooking of vegetables to new heights.”

Political tussles

There are still major environmental challenges ahead for the city, however.  Not least of which is the shifting political environment.

Valencia’s Green Capital proposal was initiated under the city’s previous administration, a coalition of left-leaning parties known as Compromis. Elections in 2023, swept into power a coalition between the center-right Popular Party (PP), and the far-right Vox, a party that has denied the existence of climate change.

That worries Giuseppe Grezzi, the former councilor of sustainable mobility.

“A lot of our projects have simply stopped.  Many are now paralyzed by the current administration,” he said. “So, we are very worried about it, whether it will be continued. Because this strategy should not be partisan, not just attached to one party.  All the city must be involved in it.”

Paola Llobet, the current councilor of tourism and innovation says that while some projects are being reassessed, the current administration is still committed to achieving sustainability goals.

“Maybe we have a different way of arriving at our goals, different public policies,” she said. “But the goal is still the same: to have a sustainable city and a better quality of life for the people who live here and the people who come here to visit us.”

One flash point is Valencia’s commercial port and cruise terminal. A proposal to expand the port is under consideration, potentially bringing in tens of thousands of new tourists a year. The current administration is also exploring the possibility of adding new direct flights from the US to Valencia’s International Airport.

Cities like Barcelona and Venice, however, have struggled to cope with the sheer number of tourists arriving. Even for those working in tourism there is concern that Valencia could suffer the same fate.

“If they can put a limit on tourism, whether by cruise ship or plane, that may be necessary to have a cut-off,” one tour guide, who declined to be named, told CNN Travel. “I worry that at some point, the numbers become unsustainable.”

For Llobet, that means using technology to ease the impact of tourism on Valencia.  She has started a project to produce “heat maps” of the city that tourists and guides can use to show which areas are more congested, suggesting alternative routes and to encourage tourists to visit other sites in the city.

“We have a lot of data. We are measuring air pollution; sound pollution and we are starting a project on carbon emissions.” Llobet said, “We want the impact of the tourists to be positive. You know, 70% of the employment in the city depends on the service sector that is absolutely linked with the tourists.”

Perhaps the most visible environmental challenge is Valencia’s Fallas tradition, a springtime riot of noise, color and pageantry that carries a heavy environmental toll. Tens of thousands flock to the city every March to participate in a succession of elaborate parades and firework extravaganzas. Giant colorful statues are displayed in neighborhoods across the city, then set alight at the climactic end of the festival. The result is often plumes of black smoke from burning polystyrene and petroleum-based products.

Sustainable traditions

This year, in honor of its Green Capital status, Valencia is celebrating its first ever “Green Fallas,” providing funding for neighborhoods to build with environmentally friendly alternatives such as paper maché, wood and rice-stalks. The aim is to celebrate Fallas with entirely sustainable materials by 2030.

This year, the Fallas centerpiece is a giant two-story statue now being built in front of City Hall called “2 Doves, 1 Branch.” An appeal for peace depicts a pair of white doves carrying an olive branch. The structure is built from wood, papier-mâché and Neops, a foamy alternative to polystyrene made from plant residue, such as waste from processing wheat and cereal grains.

Still, it’s hard to put environmental limits on cherished traditions. After the interview, Llobet invited CNN Travel to the main balcony of City Hall to view the “mascletà,” a daily fireworks display during the first 19 days of the festival. Each day it’s hosted by a different Valencian neighborhood community, known as a “fallero.”

Just before two in the afternoon, a group of specially selected “fallera,” young women and girls in elaborate traditional dress, accompanied the mayor to signal the start of the mascletà.

After a single shot comes a steady volley of bangs, followed by the zipping scream of fireworks exploding into white stars, barely visible against the blue sky. What was visible, however, were billowing clouds of smoke. As local broadcasters on the balcony breathlessly explained, the art of the mascletà is not the light show but the rhythm and crescendo of sound, culminating in a deafening barrage of thrilling, thunderous noise and smoke.

Llobet concedes it’s hard to make Fallas a truly green event, but they are aiming to make it a more sustainable tradition.

“We are working with different ‘falleros’ to be better with the use of plastic and waste, the use of water.  Every year, we try and improve it a bit more,” she said. “But we have more than 100,000 ‘falleros’ in the city.  One in every plaza or square.  So, really, it’s a way of life.”

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Content: Saudi News
International Government Communication 2022 witnesses the launch of specialized initiatives and the review of institutional experiences to enhance the role of communication in development and development
Mohammed bin Masood - Dammam - A number of government entities in the Emirate of Sharjah have launched specialized community initiatives, while others have reviewed their work experiences and projects related to the Emirate, revealing the comprehensive and integrated picture. The role of “Government Communication ” in the plans of its institutions to contribute to the development experience in Sharjah, during the“ Talk of Government Communication ” event within the activities of the first day of the eleventh session of the Forum Government Communication 2022, which will be held at the Expo Centre Sharjah under the theme “Challenges and Solutions ”.
The Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority announced its initiative “Sharjah Occupational Safety and Health System ”, which aims to maintain the safety of workers and promote the concept of occupational safety. The system was launched by Shaikh Khalid bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Authority, and Salem Yousef Al Qaseer, Chairman of the Authority for the Development of Labor Standards. The system aims to identify safety standards to be followed in the exercise of various activities. The Emirate of Sharjah is safe and secure.
In turn, the Sharjah Education Council launched the Sharjah Education Platform “From Sharjah to the World ”, which is divided into four services, namely: Early Childhood Services, Elderly Services, Student Services, and Student Services. Dr. Saeed Musabah Al Kaabi, Member of the Executive Council and Chairman of the Sharjah Education Council, said:“ The platform includes training and exercises for all target groups to benefit from it. “A complete platform with reliable sources is the result of more than three years of effort to come up with it in this image. ”
His Excellency Khalid Jassim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), reviewed the importance of government communication in the tourism sector. “In government communication, we focus on six basic criteria, including: one government, one voice, the needs of the public, and the need for participation and interaction, ” he said. Dealing with digital means, working with a communication based on storytelling, and a communication that cares about the environment in which the audience receives the message, ” he said, noting the importance of keeping up with the best practices and standards in this framework to achieve the best The desired results.
Butti Ahmed bin Darwish Al Falasi, Director of the Security Awareness Department at the General Directorate for Community Happiness at the Dubai Police General Command, spoke about opportunities for government communication in enhancing the public ’ s partnership. Taking advantage of modern technology and big data management, he reviewed the experience and its implications, noting that sometimes communication is not the only solution to changing a particular behavior or phenomenon. This is done through an action, law, initiative or change in the strategic planning process.
In conclusion, Hanadi Al Yafei, Director of the Child Safety Department of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, discussed the experience of the Child Safety Department in institutional communication, stressing the importance of successful partnerships. KANAF, the first of its kind in the UAE and the Arab region, is one of the most important projects of its kind. As mentioned by many campaigns and initiatives of the Child Safety Department, it will provide an appropriate environment for the child to manage his / her condition no matter what, and will be launched by the end of this year. Child safety, such as the “Their Safety First ” campaign, the second Child Safety Forum,“ Safeguarding their Innocence ”, and others.
The “Government Communication Talk ” platform, which was held in“ Nashr ” hall, was a unique opportunity and an innovative interactive speech platform, which represents an advanced application idea for the concept of government communication and the tasks of government communication. The International Government Communication Centre (IGCC) is dedicated to making dialogue, communication and direct interactive speech a key part of daily administrative work.
It is worth mentioning that the platform also hosted the “Career Shadow ” program, which provides media training for staff and students under the supervision of a group of qualified experts to enable work in media and administrative institutions. Trainees with knowledge through practice that contributes to building their capabilities and qualifying them for the labor market.
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Content: Egyptian News
Minister of Environment Meets with Maldivian Counterpart to Discuss Best Ways to Implement Global Goal...
Hamdi Abdalla - Cairo on Tuesday 17 May 2022 01: 25 PM - Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad met with her counterpart Amina Shauna, Minister of Environment, Climate and Technology of the Maldives, on the sidelines of her participation in the workshop to launch informal consultations on the Glasgow – Sharm El-Sheikh Action Programme and the Global Adaptation Goal hosted by the Maldives from 16 to 17 May. Towards the next COP27 climate conference.
During the meeting, Dr. Fouad stressed that Egypt, as president of the upcoming COP27 climate conference, believes that it is necessary to move on all tracks to achieve the desired progress, especially the negotiations on the global goal of adaptation, which means more developing and island countries, and their ability to adapt to the effects of climate change. A ministerial meeting was held last week on implementation mechanisms, with the aim of identifying various visions to achieve a strong push on the issue of adaptation, as the formulation of the global goal of adaptation requires a clear definition of the needs of developing and island countries, which will necessarily be reflected in the fulfillment of funding commitments.
The Egyptian Minister of Environment pointed to the importance of national adaptation plans, in which countries put their needs, requirements and visions of implementation, and the role of this in facilitating negotiations on adaptation, where the needs, requirements and nature of countries vary from each other, even within one country, and this can be clearly identified in national adaptation plans. The adaptations that countries are trying to make.
The minister pointed out that considering the upcoming COP27 as an implementation conference is a clear message to shift from the stage of policy development to executive actions on the ground, so countries must cooperate in presenting success stories and projects implemented to address the effects of climate change, to show the world with realistic models the possibility of urgent start of implementation through the repetition of these projects and experiences, and build on them, at various levels. YADEN and farmers, and at the level of policies and pilot programs through structural reforms in national policies to support visions to address the effects of climate change, as well as large investments as is currently happening in the field of renewable energy.
She added that presenting success stories at the upcoming COP27 climate conference will support the demands of developing countries for the necessary funding and accelerate the pace of climate action and the urgent start of implementation.
For her part, Amina Shauna, Minister of Environment, Climate and Technology of the Maldives, pointed to the importance of taking the upcoming COP27 as an important opportunity to clarify the efforts in the field of climate finance and the requirements of countries, as an urgent issue for island states such as Maldives, stressing the need to accelerate the provision of climate finance to developing and island countries, especially direct funding. She also referred to her country's experience in taking a number of actions such as providing water throughout the Maldives and integrating local communities in the conservation of natural resources.
The two ministers discussed some of the similar circumstances between the two countries in the field of linking tourism and environment to preserve biodiversity, which is one of the areas most affected by climate change. Dr. Yasmin Fouad reviewed the Egyptian experience in integrating tourism and environment in Egypt to work on the sustainability of natural resources and maximize the benefit of the tourism sector. Sheikh, the host of the upcoming COP27 Climate Conference, to be a model to be presented at the conference for the possibility of linking tourism, the environment and the topics of climate change and biodiversity.
The two ministers agreed to continue to discuss how best to provide and leverage climate finance and accelerate work on the global adaptation goal.
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Content: ANDY SEARLE | Digital skills can speed recovery in SA’s jobs-rich tourism sector

Sector still struggling to recuperate from impact of Covid-19 which shuttered many hotels

Even prior to Covid-19, tourism services were gravitating to a digital-first model, with technology-driven platforms on the internet, says the writer.
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SAs travel and tourism has a heavy weight to carry.

Given the country’s abundant natural beauty, the sector has traditionally been a vital cog in SA’s economic growth engine, and it is now expected to drive the country’s economic recovery. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council’s economic impact report, the sector is expected to grow at an annual rate above 7% over the next decade, far outpacing SA’s overall economic growth rate and is also expected to create more than 800,000 jobs to reach more than 1.9-million by 2032.

However, the sector is still struggling to recover from the impact of Covid-19, which shuttered many hotels and had an outsized negative impact on small business owners in tourism and hospitality. Despite support from the government and financial institutions in a bid to keep these businesses afloat during the pandemic, it is expected the tourism sector will take time to rebalance, with a multiyear recovery to 2019 levels.

In addition, Covid-19 radically changed consumer behaviour. Digital connectivity and transformation accelerated rapidly during the pandemic due to successive lockdowns in many countries. Even prior to Covid-19, tourism services were gravitating to a digital-first model, with technology-driven platforms such as AirBnB and Booking.com, among others, changing the structure of the industry by altering barriers to entry, facilitating price comparisons and transforming distribution channels through the internet.

As a result, digital skills such as online marketing and communication, social media management and data analytics are becoming increasingly important to the sector and its employees. However, there is a significant gap in SA between supply and demand for current and future skill levels in these skills.

For small businesses, particularly, to capitalise on and help drive the promise tourism and hospitality holds, they first must be in the game. This means having a website, with tagged content, to be visible, connecting to and integrating their systems with booking aggregator sites, creating apps to improve the user experience of travellers, managing logistics, ensuring cybersecurity and data protection and analysing customer behaviour to maximise return visits and traveller satisfaction.

Given the acceleration in the use of and demand for digital skills, small businesses increasingly need the same digital skills as, for example a multinational professional services firm – but on a fraction of a budget. The tourism industry can collaborate with small operators to create shared solutions to this challenge.

But the primary issue remains the shortage of digital skills in SA. By equipping young South Africans with digital literacy, coding, data analysis and other technical competencies, SA can enhance their employability, promote entrepreneurship and unlock the potential of the sector in an increasingly digital world. Developing this pipeline of digital skills is essential to creating new job opportunities and boosting economic growth and competitiveness.

As a not-for-profit company mandated to develop and manage a national digital skills strategy, The Collective X believes a collaborate approach to this challenge is essential to radically boosting the supply of quality digital skills in the economy and increasing employment opportunities for the country’s unemployed youth.

The Collective X is part of an initiative being driven by Business Unity SA and Business Leadership SA , in partnership with the government, to explore opportunities within the private sector to significantly scale employment for excluded youth, even within the context of constrained economic growth.

Over the past 36 months, we have mobilised operators to support this objective in several of SA’s key economic sectors, while collaborating with the government through the inter-departmental coordinating committee for digital skills to unblock the barriers to developing the digital skills SA so urgently needs.

We aim to transform SA’s digital landscape and bridge the gap between the supply and demand of digital skills through a national partner network of digital skills training providers, employers seeking digital skills, policymakers, technology vendors and education providers. The goal is to deliver the right training at the right time for the right price, to impact SA’s future in the right way.

The use of digital technology is one of the key strategies tourism and hospitality can leverage to speed the revitalisation of the sector. Despite the pandemic, small businesses in this sector can recover and thrive if they build resilience, adapt to the new normal and position themselves for success in a digital future.

  • Searle is a member of The Collective-X focusing on government relations and fostering partnerships for digital skills development
Even prior to Covid-19, tourism services were gravitating to a digital-first model, with technology-driven platforms on the internet, says the writer.
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Rostov region with the help of big data MTS will study the tourist flow within the region
MTS and the Agency for Tourism and Business Communications of the Rostov region with the help of big data technology (Big Data) will analyze the internal tourist flow in the Don region.
Analytical sections will help determine the portrait of the holidaymaker and form an attractive tourist product.
Analysis of impersonal data of MTS subscribers allows you to determine the most popular tourist places in the region, make a portrait of a tourist with the main characteristics, including the level of income, the region of permanent residence, the number of days spent in the Rostov region.
Based on this information, regional authorities will be able to build an effective strategy for promoting the tourist potential of the Rostov region.
Having an idea of   the target audience, it will be possible to form a more attractive tourist product, build tourist infrastructure exactly where it is needed.
“Over the past five years, more than five million people have visited our region.
A serious impetus to the increase in tourist flow to the region was given by the holding of matches of the World Cup in 2018 in Rostov-on-Don.
After this event, the Rostov region became recognizable on the tourist map of Russia.
The region gives a special role to event tourism.
We set ourselves the task not only to initiate events, but also to make them popular among residents and guests of the region.
To do this, we need modern digital tools that, in addition to the usual methods, will help to predict the target flows of tourists and their preferences, ” said Tatyana Goryainova, Director of the Agency for Tourism and Business Communications of the Rostov Region.
“With the help of impersonal“ big data ”, you can get a lot of information about tourists visiting the Rostov region and analyze it by hundreds of parameters.
Big Data MTS is successfully used in many Russian regions - it helps to develop not only domestic tourism, but also transport and social infrastructure.
MTS has been using Big Data in its internal processes for several years.
For example, based on the analysis of traffic flows and subscriber activity, we plan to build a network or open showrooms, ” said Igor Maryasov, director of MTS in the Rostov region.
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  • Exposure to Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Einstein Analytics, Datorama.
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  • Proficiency in front-end programming (JavaScript, Angular, HTML5)
  • Proven experience in web and app development
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  • Strong database experience (Firebase real-time, MySQL, Mongo dB, SQL Server).
  • Skilled in building and working with APIs and middleware in web and app environments.
  • Knowledge of integrating SDKs into new and existing applications.
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Content: Joint Committee for Digital Transformation and Development of the Services and Location of the Chamber of Tourism Establishments and Restaurants
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The Chamber of Tourism Establishments and Restaurants said in a statement that after the completion of the activities of the General Assembly of the Chamber, the work of the joint committee for the development of the website of the Chamber began under the supervision of Adel El Masry, Chairman of the Chamber of Tourism Establishments and Restaurants, and the follow-up and chairmanship of Ahmed El Nazer, Secretary General of the Chamber.
The committee includes Mohamed Ramadan and Tamer Abdullah, who are responsible for information technology and computers in the chamber, Bahaa Eldin Bassiouni, training officer in the chamber, and from Cairo Computer Systems Company, which carried out the development works, Eng. Amir Sedki, technical director, and Eng. Bashir Saber, developer of technical programs in the company.
Adel Al-Masri said that the discussions to develop the website of the Chamber began through Dr. Tamer Salam, former Vice President of the Chamber, the owner of the initiative and idea of   the development and selection of the executing company from among the companies applying for these works. From facilities, facilities and electronic services that push the room quickly to digital and technical transformation.
He added that the committee will be responsible for setting up electronic frameworks to automate the services provided by the Chamber to its members, through the use of the latest technological means on the Chamber ’ s website to alleviate the burden of members by completing many procedures and administrative work related to the Chamber to reduce congestion and prevent wasting time for delegates and customers.
The Chairman of the Chamber of Tourism Establishments and Restaurants stressed the importance of technological progress and digital transformation in the tourism industry because of its great impact on the efficiency of management and sustainability. Through digital transformation and the presence of databases provided by technology on travel trends, tourist countries are able to identify how tourists think about the tourist destination and aspirations and expectations during their trips.
Hisham Wahba, member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Training and Human Development Committee at the Chamber, pointed out that the Committee focuses its attention on modern trends and the use of technology in the field of tourism training in light of the repercussions of the Corona virus and its variants and remote dealing.
Wehba explained that within the framework of the development of the site to keep pace with technical developments, it will be used as a training and interactive platform with trainees, and will launch a series of video training programs related to food health and safety, as well as designing a series of programs using graphic art to raise health and tourism awareness for citizens, visitors and workers in tourist establishments and restaurants.
He pointed out that food tourism, especially the emphasis on the health, safety and safety of food provided to tourists and pioneers, has become one of the criteria for the success of the tourism experience in the world, and that it is currently being prepared in cooperation with the developer of the site.
Ahmed Al Nazer, Secretary General of the Chamber and Chairman of the Website Development Committee, said that according to the studies and reports, digital technologies and platforms are transforming the way the tourism sector works, and digital platforms for consumers provide access to anywhere in the world and allow service providers to promote the development of the tourism sector and its competitive standards.
He stressed that we aim in the development work of the site to prepare the digitization of documents and archive all papers and files circulating in the room internally and externally with other parties, in addition to a bank of information about the food industry in Egypt, to keep pace with the state plan in digital transformation and e-government.
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10 / 31 / 2021 6: 00 AM
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Track the movement of tourists will be a new technology
Text: Elina Trukhanova (Yaroslavl)
Statistical information on tourist flows will be collected and processed using digital technologies Big Data (big data).
So decided in the capital of the "Golden Ring" - Yaroslavl.
This experience can be the beginning of big changes in the tourism industry of Russia.
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The regional tourism department "RG" said that from year to year, the counting of tourist flows was to collect information about people who spent the night in hotels, hostels, guest houses and the like, as well as about tourists in museums.
Therefore, it was always very difficult to determine in reality how many travelers arrive on the territory of the region, because one tourist could spend two days in Uglich, two days to rest in Rostov, and then the same number - in Myshkin.
And his client path was incomprehensible.
The Department of Tourism of the Yaroslavl region and one of the leading Russian mobile operators have signed an agreement that provides for the use of Big Data for tourism statistics.
This will change the situation.
"It has long been obvious to everyone that the tourism industry is primarily an economy, - explains acting director of the department Vladimir Lysenko. - But today we are talking about the effectiveness of management, the question arises about the importance of studying our target audiences, promoting specific territories and events, new tourist products."
The behavior of travelers has changed over the past two years, and the main trends of the industry are now the growth of domestic tourism and the desire to travel independently.
The number of those who prefer to go on vacation in their own car, to rent housing from "privateers" has also increased.
"In the generally accepted statistics provided by airports, train stations and hotels, these tourists do not fall," explains the general director of the company-participant of the agreement Alexei Salva. - Based on big data, it will be possible to analyze where tourists come from, how long they stay in the region, what route they move, how tourist flows change depending on the season.
To understand where it is necessary to build additional hotels, restaurants, cafes or snack bars, where it is necessary to focus on the development of infrastructure for tourists with children, and how to direct tourist flows to interesting, but unpopular places. "
In addition, it was difficult to understand how many guests from other regions arrive, for example, at the famous Yaroslavl festival “Feast on the Volga ”.
Or how many tourists and native Yaroslavl workers in Moscow, brings to Yaroslavl on Friday evening the Moscow train.
Meanwhile, these are completely different categories of travelers, and counting them together means that you are obviously mistaken.
All data operated by the parties to the agreement is impersonal.
And federal legislation when using digital technologies is unconditionally observed.
Read more in the next issue of the “Russian newspaper ”.
Read all the texts of the plot "Recreation and tourism in Russia" here.
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Three Critical Areas Where Europe Leads The Green Rush

By making upfront investments in sustainability and the emerging circular economy, European firms are leading the charge to a greener tomorrow, says Rouzbeh Amini, Head of Cognizant’s Sustainability Practice, EMEA.

Is your organization ready for the raft of regulations that will transition society toward net-zero emissions over the next thirty years? The European Union (EU) has set ambitious goals and adopted legislation across multiple policy areas to implement its international commitments on climate change.

Moreover, Europe’s parliament has introduced ambitious legislation to direct capital flows to green investments under the European Green Bond Standard. Today, the EU is the largest provider of climate financing in the world with serious policy about to be inked to compel industry change. In contrast, the US Treasury has issued no green bonds and it’s far behind Europe: Under the previous administration, the US exited the Paris Agreement and actively limited environmental, social and governance (ESG)-led investing; Now under a new administration, the US aims to catch up with an EU that our calculations put three to four years ahead.

This article examines the Green Rush from a European perspective, looks at the initiatives in flight and highlights the three areas where European firms lead.

Focus area #1: Taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

The primary areas of difference between US and European companies in their approach to green include initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (European companies are embracing GHG projects at a 20% greater clip than their US counterparts), as well as in the switch in the energy mix from fossil fuels (18%) to renewable energy (15%).

In addition, the EU continues to ramp up regulations to enforce environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) reporting. Its non-financial reporting directive (NFRD) lays down the rules for large companies' disclosure of non-financial and diversity information. And by 2023, mandatory audits will be introduced under the corporate sustainability directive, requiring large companies — representing three-quarters of the region’s turnover—to regularly report on their ESG activities.

The US timeline for mandatory audits is unclear. Yet, the lack of targets at the national level to either reduce national GHG emissions or increase renewable energy deployment is delaying US corporate initiatives to reduce GHG. Setting such goals will help US corporates align their business strategies with a larger vision and prioritize the necessary initiatives.

Focus area #2: Instrumenting spaces into smart (healthy) spaces

Another environmental initiative where Europe leads is implementing smart sensors for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) in offices and factories (15% difference). The focus on the Internet of things (IoT), deploying sensors across real estate and instrumenting spaces, enables “always-on" data feeds to monitor environmental impacts accurately, from air and water quality to power use. These digital instrumentations of physical spaces have the potential to identify the impact on physical environments and act accordingly.

With billions of sensors and devices generating zettabytes of data through IoT systems, perhaps a better measure of IoT prowess is how other digital technologies — namely artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning — can turn big data into smart, actionable data. For example, powering IoT with AI and creating digital twins means that a supply-chain or logistic network can be tested and reconfigured to remove carbon; or water management systems can be redesigned to reduce overall water use. Moreover, real-time sensors anchored on a data platform with effective dashboarding and AI decision-support solutions can track and control many office environmental and air quality measures. These parameters can be used as proxies for optimizing the HVAC operations, lighting, water treatment and ventilation rates, reducing carbon footprints of physical spaces but also ensuring that the building is performing optimally for the people who use it, making workplaces smart and healthy. Therefore, the return on investment from a healthy building strategy shows up in the metrics that track hiring, retention, productivity, brand capital and a building's environmental impact.

Focus area #3: Laying the groundwork for circularity

Our research revealed that more European companies are seeking to manufacture sustainably than their US peers. Calculations put manufacturing as one of the major sources of greenhouse gases; the critical question is how to prepare and transition production processes established across decades of industrial development from a mantra of cost reduction to one of low carbon.

Forward-looking companies are preparing by adopting the concept of circular economy in their business models and low-carbon manufacturing (LCM) techniques across operations. The combination of circularity principles (reuse, recycle, redesign, reduce, remanufacture and recover) together with LCM provide a lodestar, with clear goals to reduce carbon intensity across processes. This duo accelerates material innovation, new product development, R&D activities, better sourcing decisions and technology in materials, processes, and business models. Furthermore, the new as-a-service and sharing economies can increase the awareness of the end users and incentivize them to reduce their environment footprints.

The concept of “remanufacturing” used in the automotive industry, reusing durable steel and alloy steel in engines and steering systems, spreads the practice of circularity to other industries before legislation forces the issue. In addition, additive manufacturing is starting to replace the traditional manufacturing techniques of moulding and forming, reducing waste and carbon.

In the not-too-distant future, sourcing decisions could start using material innovations, circularity principles and even green steel to head off the impact from the EU proposed carbon levy. The world’s first large-scale fossil-free steel plant is scheduled to open in 2024, with a planned production capacity of five million tons of high-quality net-zero hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized steel (not enough to feed an entire global industry but a good start).

Compliance — and profit — compel Europe forward

Our Green Rush study confirms that European companies are ahead of their US counterparts in designing and implementing technology initiatives that can help them meet a wave of impending climate legislation.

US companies are 15% to 20% less active in deploying initiatives such as reducing fossil fuel use, improving the efficiency of HVAC systems and using renewable energies. These initiatives are crucial to reducing Scope 1 and 2 carbon footprints. Our study reveals that EU companies are 12% more active in manufacturing with sustainable materials. Such initiatives result in carbon reduction as part of Scope 3 activities — and Scope 3 emissions are the most challenging to remove. Surprisingly, 90% of US S&P 500 Index companies published sustainability reports in 2019, and the number of corporate ESG commitments are set to grow year over year. Reporting on Scope 1, 2 and 3 and disclosing information about the initiatives taken to improve them are typically integral parts of corporate sustainability reports. Europe's leadership in the three key areas above provide a yardstick for others to follow.

One reason for the gap between EU and US companies? Attitudes. Roughly 62% of European executives believe that environmental sustainability initiatives will deliver a positive bottom-line impact over the next five years, whereas 50% of their US peers are convinced that such investments can result in higher profit in the long term.

Further analysis by sector in Europe reveals a different picture. Leaders from banking and financial services, technology, energy and utilities, communications and transportation are optimistic about the positive impact of environmental sustainability initiatives on long-term profit margins. Moreover, these initiatives in the service sector drive better ESG scores, granting access to ESG investors, improve company image, drive customer loyalty and tap new business opportunities. In contrast, optimism is significantly lower in manufacturing due to the legislation that will categorically disrupt global supply chains.

To find out more about sustainability opportunities and business benefits, read our white paper “Green Rush: The Economic Imperative for Sustainability” or contact us at the Center for the Future of Work.

Dr. Rouzbeh Amini is a Senior Director and Head of Cognizant’s Sustainability Practice in EMEA. He earned his PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of

Dr. Rouzbeh Amini is a Senior Director and Head of Cognizant’s Sustainability Practice in EMEA. He earned his PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology, Netherlands. Rouzbeh has led multiple Industry 4.0 initiatives across Europe, and he advises manufacturing executives on digital transformation, from data strategy and industrial innovations to design and evaluation of R&D roadmaps. His areas of expertise cover a vast range: cyber physical systems, IoT, data science, AI, robotics, wireless systems, mission critical systems, advanced sensing and automation. He can be reached at Rouzbeh.Amini@cognizant.com

Euan Davis leads Cognizant’s Center for the Future of Work in EMEA. A respected speaker and thinker, Euan has guided many Fortune 500 companies into the future of work

Euan Davis leads Cognizant’s Center for the Future of Work in EMEA. A respected speaker and thinker, Euan has guided many Fortune 500 companies into the future of work with his thought-provoking research and advisory skills. Within Cognizant’s Center for the Future of Work, he helps ensure that the unit’s original research and analysis jibes with emerging business-technology trends and dynamics in Europe, and collaborates with a wide range of leading thinkers to understand how the future of work will look. Previously, Euan held senior analyst, advisory and leadership positions at Forrester Research, IDC and CEB. He can be reached at Euan.Davis@cognizant.com

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AMMAN – As the government continues its work to implement the digital transformation strategy in the Kingdom and extend it to all institutions and sectors, experts stressed the importance of accelerating the completion of the mission, which is a key pillar and tool in achieving sustainable development with its positive impacts in three social, economic and environmental aspects.
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Experts said there is a strong relationship between digital transformation and sustainable development, with digital technologies providing tools that raise business efficiencies, save time and effort, provide equitable tools among all segments of society to access services as well as reduce pollution and the positive environmental impacts that digital business can generate in a country with an estimated 10.3 million Internet users.
The experts called for spreading the idea of digital transformation and accelerating it in Jordan to contribute to the process of sustainable development, which can achieve positive effects for all segments of society with the great spread of telecommunications services, Internet, smart phones and their applications, which entered the homes of more than 95% of Jordanian households.
Digital transformation is defined as the process of integrating and adopting digital technologies in all areas of the business, fundamentally changing how different sectors operate, deliver value and serve customers and service seekers. Digital transformation sometimes involves a change in leadership vision and mindset, encouraging innovation and introducing new business models, including digitizing assets and increasing the use of technology to improve the experience of recipients, service seekers and stakeholders.
On the other hand, sustainable development is defined as the process that enables the satisfaction of the needs of current generations and their well-being (including those with limited incomes and the poor) without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs, taking into account the challenges of preserving ecosystems and limited renewable natural resources.
Sustainable development simply seeks to reconcile the three economic, social and environmental dimensions.
The representative of the ICT sector at the Jordan Chamber of Commerce, Eng. Haitham Al-Rawajba, said that recent years have witnessed a radical shift towards digitization and digital transformation in various economic and social fields in the Kingdom, which contributes to improving efficiency and productivity and providing better services, thus enhancing sustainable development opportunities.
He stressed that there is a close relationship between digital transformation and sustainable development, because digital transformation helps to access information and services more effectively and efficiently, and thus contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
He pointed out that the relationship between digitization and sustainable development can be summarized in several axes, including: improving the management of resources efficiently, where technology can be used to improve the management of natural resources and reduce waste in various sectors such as industry, agriculture and services.
He gave an example of how we can use artificial intelligence techniques to improve water management and smart agriculture.
He said that digital transformation also contributes to access to health, education and other basic services through e-learning and tele-health, as well as contributing to the promotion of innovation as digital transformation supports innovation in multiple areas such as renewable energy and sustainable production, helping to achieve sustainable development.
He stressed that digital transformation contributes significantly to reducing carbon emissions by improving energy efficiency and controlling industrial emissions, as technologies such as the Internet of Things can be used to improve emissions monitoring and reduction.
He highlighted the importance of digital transformation in the development of smart infrastructure such as smart cities and smart transportation, which would improve resource efficiency and reduce pollution.
He pointed out that digital transformation helps to enhance transparency and accountability in governments and institutions.
As for the most prominent technologies that contribute to sustainable development, the most prominent of which is the technology of artificial intelligence, which is witnessing rapid developments at the moment with its entry into the service of all sectors, pointing out that this technology contributes to improving the efficiency of operations and analyzing big data to achieve the best use of resources and reduce waste.
Other important technologies are IoT, which collects and analyzes data from the surrounding environment, helping to improve resource and energy management, and blockchain, which can be used to improve transparency and accountability in supply chains and resource management.
He pointed to the importance of cloud computing technology that helps provide digital infrastructure with high efficiency and reduces the need for physical devices that consume energy.
Dr. Ghazi Al-Jabbour, former CEO of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), said that the process of digital transformation is a necessity in today ’ s world and is an important and strategic step in the future of any country as it has great benefits to improve operational efficiency in companies and institutions, improve quality, simplify procedures for services provided to beneficiaries and save costs.
Al-Jabbour stressed that the process of digital transformation is a “way of life ” and a way of working rather than a transformation of services from traditional methods to digital, pointing out that we in Jordan have not yet reached the stage of real digital transformation, as citizens still struggle to obtain complete digital services from the ground up, including electronic payment.
He pointed out that digital transformation is the responsibility of everyone and not just one party, and it needs a national database shared by all institutions to implement all services and to build a digital culture and train young people and qualify them to enter the world of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and disseminate digital thought and the benefits that can be derived from digital transformation.
He stressed that the digital transformation supports creativity and innovation, and helps institutions and companies to expand and spread in a wider range and accomplish commercial, industrial and financial transactions faster and with high quality, said that to achieve digital transformation must adapt all modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, cloud computing, the use of big data in Orientalism, and the adoption of plans based on data and analysis.
He pointed out that although the process of digital transformation needs material costs, its results on sustainable development are important, such as increasing government efficiency and improving services in all sectors, and it has an impact on the cleanliness of the environment, reducing costs on citizens, increasing their satisfaction, increasing national capacity in knowledge production and enhancing the knowledge economy.
The government recently announced that the number of government services that have been digitized has reached 1173 services, accounting for 49 percent of the total services, and a large number will be launched by the end of this year, where it is expected to complete the launch of basic services and move to improve and develop customer experience and service platforms, according to the executive program of the vision of economic modernization within the axis of government services and digitalization.
According to government figures, the number of activated services on the application of SANAD reached 500 services, and the number of activated digital identity through the application of SANAD about one million digital identity, with expectations to reach 3.5 million by the end of 2025.
Wasfi Safadi, an expert in the field of technology and communications, believes that the process of digital transformation is the broader process of using digital technologies to radically change how a company, organization or governments work in terms of providing services.
“In digital transformation, it ’ s not just about data conversion, it ’ s about using digital tools to improve efficiency, create new opportunities, solve problems, improve customer experience and reduce cost, ” said Safadi.
He stressed the importance of digital transformation in supporting sustainable development through increased efficiency as data analytics and digital monitoring can help improve the use of resources (such as energy, water and raw materials) in factories, agricultural practices and others.
Safadi said that digital transformation contributes to reducing waste as digital tools such as smart grids and logistics management systems have a role in reducing energy waste and simplifying supply chains, which reduces the consumption of resources and improves their use with high efficiency, thus serving sustainability goals.
Sensor networks and satellite imagery can track environmental changes such as deforestation or pollution levels, enabling proactive measures to be taken, and can also be used in emergencies to trigger warnings and contribute to the prediction of any earthquake, volcanoes and other disasters that could occur.
Digital platforms allow collaboration on sustainability projects and the development of new sustainable technologies, as well as their role in enhancing transparency and awareness when digital tools are volunteered to raise public awareness about sustainability challenges and track progress towards achieving goals, he said.

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Smart Waste Management Market Size to Grow USD 46 Million by 2029 at a CAGR of 17% | Valuates Reports

BANGALORE, India, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Waste Management Market is Segmented by Type (Hardware, Service), by Application (Public Occasion, Non-Public Occasion): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2029. It is Published in Valuates Reports Under the Category of Business Operations.

The Global Smart Waste Management Market size is expected to reach USD 46 Million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 17.0% from 2023 to 2029.

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Governments and corporations are adopting smart trash solutions more frequently in order to satisfy regulatory criteria, improve recycling efforts, and lower carbon footprints, as worries about environmental sustainability become more widespread. These technologies' emphasis on public health, community participation, and scalability reinforces their role in converting conventional trash management into a more effective, sustainable, and technologically advanced process.

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Internet of Things (IoT) technology integration is driving the rapid rise of smart waste management. trash bins may now be used to monitor fill levels, trash composition, and operating performance in real-time thanks to the installation of sensors and linked devices. Municipalities and trash management firms may improve overall process efficiency, minimize operating expenses, and optimize collection routes using this data-driven strategy.

The increasing focus on environmental sustainability on a worldwide scale is one of the main drivers of the expansion of smart waste management. The effects of conventional waste management methods on the environment are becoming more and more apparent to communities, corporations, and governments. Global goals for sustainable development and trash reduction are aligned with smart technologies that provide improved waste monitoring, recycling programs, and carbon footprint reduction.

Adopting Smart Waste Management systems can result in significant financial savings and improved operational effectiveness. Waste collection routes may be optimized to save fuel and maintenance costs by utilizing data analytics and predictive modeling. Furthermore, the capacity to identify and resolve problems early on, such as overfilled bins or equipment failures, reduces downtime and boosts the general effectiveness of waste management operations.

Smart trash management systems are becoming more and more popular due to stricter waste management laws and reporting requirements. These technologies make it easier to comply with environmental requirements by giving precise data on trash creation, recycling rates, and landfill utilization. Automated reporting features make it easier to comply with regulations, lessening the administrative strain on waste management agencies, and guaranteeing that the law is followed.

Citizen involvement in trash reduction activities and growing knowledge of the issue have an impact on the development of smart waste management. Residents may take an active role in trash management practices using mobile applications, public dashboards, and communication channels. This increases the overall efficacy of waste reduction initiatives, promotes sustainable behaviors, and cultivates a feeling of community responsibility.

Solutions for smart waste management are flexible and scalable, allowing them to change with the demands of changing urban settings. These systems' modular design makes it simple to integrate them with the current infrastructure and expand their capabilities as cities expand. Because of their scalability, smart trash systems may be customized by municipalities to meet their unique needs and gradually be implemented more widely.

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Content: Top 5 Industrial Automation Trends of 2022

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Industrial automation is becoming mainstream by expanding its boundaries. It accelerates and makes work more productive. Automation takes over the involvement of people in manufacturing processes. It creates the opportunity to allocate human resources in the right direction.

Not so long ago, many people felt skeptical about industrial automation replacing humans. But as time progresses, studies speak in its favor. Even though the current technological solutions don’t fully replace human participation, they take over much of the workload. They ease tasks, save time and increase productivity.

Industrial automation technologies have proven their efficiency time and again in various business industries. “We credit automation technologies with the continuous growth of our business. Without them, it would be hard to achieve the level of manufacturing we’re capable of today,” explains Gevorg Hambardzumyan, the CEO of Front Signs, a renowned manufacturer of business signs in Los Angeles and across the US.

The global tendencies aim for the digitization of almost everything around, converting homes to smart homes, cities to smart cities, factories to smart factories and so on. The current and developing Industrial Revolution – referred to as “Industry 4.0” – has brought sophisticated manufacturing technologies to pave the way in 2022 and beyond.

1.   Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

Industrial IoT refers to the cyber-physical transformation of manufacturing processes. This is implemented via connecting physical devices to networks through different types of sensors. This helps extract real-time data from industrial devices and transmit them to the networking system for further processing and analysis.

The adoption of Industrial IoT leads to digital transformations in manufacturing. It helps manufacturers draw data-driven insights to enhance operational productivity. The system notifies of potential machine malfunctions before they happen. This makes performance issues easier to handle. As a result, the tech can save resources for a company such as time, labor and equipment..

2.   Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance

Industrial IoT helps monitor processes and find any operational drawbacks with the help of smart sensors before things get to a critical condition. Consequently, experts can schedule repair programs and prevent downtime. Sensors can also detect the need for maintenance.

Devices of the future will even implement maintenance on their own. We’re already witnessing examples of this with self-cleaning coffee machines, ovens and toilets, for example. The sensors embedded in one version of such gadgets make them work according to a predetermined cleaning schedule. The trend of automated maintenance is set to further develop this year and beyond.

3.   Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

High-tech innovations such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are making gains in virtually every field. Artificial intelligence is developing at a blazing fast pace. It uses algorithms to simulate human intelligence. These algorithms use big data as a fuel that powers decision-making. Pursuing the 4th Industrial Revolution, engineers use AI to further develop the Industrial IoT processes. For example, industrial machinery in smart factories will soon be able to run its own predictive maintenance.

Machine Learning, which is a subfield of AI, is advancing towards a more sophisticated state. Now the embedded big data enables the further autonomous decision-making of machines thanks to the ever-growing potential of data science. ML is paving its way in virtually every industry and manufacturing is no exception. In 2019, the International Federation of Robots presented its annual report according to which 2.7 million industrial robots were operating in factories all over the world that year.

4.   IIoT for Sustainable Manufacturing

Industrial IoT also comes with environmental benefits such as energy conservation, reducing emissions and lowering water consumption. For instance, sustainability managers can monitor water usage by having machines connected to Industrial IoT devices. In turn, they can find out the machines or processes that are wasting water. Accordingly, they can take measures to reduce water usage.

Another example is how smart farming systems contribute to food production. These sensor-powered technologies can deliver real-time data on external factors affecting crop growth. This way, farmers can use the data in seeding, fertilization and other agricultural operations. In addition, AI-powered by big data can foresee circumstances unfavorable for crop health and help to prepare for such events.

5.   Testing Automation for IIoT Architecture

The testing automation of Industrial IoT architecture is imperative for large-scale manufacturing processes. It helps find any bugs in the connected devices such as sensors, sensor communication, networks, microphones, cameras and so on. Finding QA engineers well-versed in the industry will foster your manufacturing and digitization processes.

In addition to testing against bugs, QA engineers conduct cybersecurity testing. It’s hard to maintain security with a high level of connectivity between Industrial IoT devices. In one such example, the Industrial IoT system was subjected to a serious security breach. Unknown attackers altered a process controller code to triple the amount of salt in a food recipe. Once you adopt Industrial IoT, it’s wise to operate with thorough procedures like a technology company to prevent similar issues. Employing a staff of QA engineers that can buffer security risks is one way to do this.

The Bottom Line

It’s true that high-tech Industrial IoT solutions can bring forth cyber security and data protection challenges. Despite this, the digitization of industrial processes delivers benefits for manufacturers such as enhanced manufacturing quality and overall operational efficiency. To manage and safeguard the processes effectively, industry experts should have a solid technological system in place when adopting Industrial IoT. This way, they’ll be able to overcome the challenges and take full advantage of the high-tech innovations available in 2022 and beyond.

Lucy Bennett

Lucy Bennett is a Contributing Editor at iLounge. She has been writing about Apple and technology for over six years. Prior to joining iLounge, Lucy worked as a writer for several online publications.

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Accelerate the transformation of digital intelligence, and the construction of beautiful China has a "new" force.
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April 9, 2024 14: 45 | Source: People's Daily Online
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Ecological environment monitoring is the foundation of ecological environmental protection and an important support for the construction of ecological civilization.
Recently, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued the "Implementation Opinions on Accelerating the Establishment of a Modern Ecological Environment Monitoring System" (hereinafter referred to as the "Opinions").
The "Opinions" proposed that the digital transformation of ecological environment monitoring will be accelerated, and by 2035, a modern ecological environment monitoring system will be basically built.
"Opinions" clearly, through the full application of artificial intelligence, block chain, Internet of Things and other new technologies in line with the development of new productivity requirements, basically complete the intelligent transformation of environmental quality monitoring network, basically establish a new generation of monitoring technology system suitable for digitization, monitoring data acquisition, transmission, processing, analysis and application support to basically realize the whole chain flow, intelligent, intelligent monitoring.
The Department of Ecological Environment Monitoring of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said that the "Opinions" have established a framework for a modern ecological environment monitoring system, and clarified the basic ideas, overall objectives, main tasks and safeguards for the construction of a modern monitoring system, which has become a guiding document for the monitoring and development of the next period.
The formulation and promulgation of the Opinions is an important measure to implement the requirements for the development of new quality productivity, promote the application of technological innovation in the field of monitoring, and promote the generation of new momentum in the field of monitoring.
"We strive to make significant progress in the construction of the modern monitoring system in about five years, and then in about five years, by 2035, the modern monitoring system will be basically completed," said Jiang Huohua, director of the ecological environment monitoring department of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.
A number of experts told the People's Network reporter that digital intelligence technology is constantly providing strong support and empowerment for ecological environment monitoring.
Through real-time monitoring, data analysis, intelligent early warning and decision support, digital intelligence technology helps business personnel better understand the environmental situation, discover environmental problems and take corresponding management measures.
For example, artificial intelligence enables system decision-making, improves the accuracy of risk early warning and environmental management roles, and the Internet of Things platform uses a full-factor sensor network to achieve global all-weather data acquisition.
With the blessing of new technology, the transformation of digital intelligence, and the construction of beautiful China have injected "new" and "intellectual" forces.
"Digital intelligence technology enables ecological environment monitoring to achieve real-time and efficient data collection and processing," said the expert. "Through the deployment of sensor networks and Internet of Things devices, real-time collection of air, water quality, soil and other environmental factors data, and through the cloud computing platform for centralized processing and analysis."
Data analysis is one of the core of digital intelligence technology.
Through in-depth excavation and analysis of environmental data, the source, diffusion path and impact range of pollutants are analyzed to provide accurate guidance for pollution control. ”
In terms of high-quality data, the Opinions put forward that it is necessary to "severely crack down on data fraud" and "strictly prohibit unauthorized alteration of sampling probes, monitoring equipment and instrument parameters".
In recent years, all localities have successively exposed the behavior of third-party environmental protection service organizations in the process of preparing environmental assessment documents and self-monitoring data, and the fraudulent means are various, and the pattern is endless.
The reporter learned from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment that, based on the above situation, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment will continue to carry out special rectification actions to maintain the high-pressure situation of cracking down on counterfeiting and illegal acts by third-party environmental protection service organizations.
At the same time, further strengthen the "penetrating" supervision of big data and artificial intelligence, and use the power of science and technology to build a strong defense against counterfeiting.
Sun Chuanwang, professor of China Energy Economics Research Center of Xiamen University, said that enterprises should be urged to regularly "physical examination", timely disclosure of environmental monitoring data and environmental performance, standardize the daily operation procedures of consumption reduction, emission reduction and pollution monitoring facilities, and set up emergency treatment plans for major accidents and emergencies to effectively deal with various ecological and environmental safety risks.
The reporter learned from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment that this year, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment plans to connect 25,000 local monitoring stations with the national network to further improve the representativeness and coverage of the monitoring network.
Implementation of monitoring equipment update and intelligent transformation in more than 1,000 national control sites, to create a number of new technology application scenarios that meet the requirements of new quality productivity.
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Content: Sustainable technology: from green to smart cities
According to a 2022 study, a transition to 100% renewable energy could eliminate nearly 80% of carbon dioxide emissions by 2050.
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In recent years, the world has witnessed a growing awareness of worsening environmental challenges, as climate change, resource depletion and pollution have led humans to seek innovative solutions to enhance environmental conservation and promote sustainability.
Several studies have highlighted the potential of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and hydropower to replace fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to a 2022 study, the transition to 100% renewable energy sources could eliminate nearly 80% of carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. Lithium-ion has facilitated the integration of renewable energy into existing networks, enhancing the stability and reliability of these systems.
For example, electric vehicles offer a promising solution to reduce emissions from the transport sector, and according to researchers, the widespread adoption of electric vehicles could lead to a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 compared to conventional vehicles. Intelligent ride-sharing and traffic management systems reduce emissions and congestion.
The concept of smart cities, enabled by the Internet of Things (IoT) and data analytics, has gained significant attention in recent years, as smart cities leverage technology to improve resource management, improve efficiency and improve the quality of life of their residents.
By analyzing vast amounts of data, AI algorithms can identify patterns, optimize energy use, and predict maintenance needs, improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact. To accelerate the transition to a sustainable future, it is important for tech companies to adopt environmentally friendly policies and practices.
Sustainable practices include reducing carbon emissions in operations, implementing circular economy principles, and prioritizing renewable energy sources.

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Sensor Market Flourish at a Notable 8.10% CAGR through 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

WESTFORD, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sensor Market was valued at USD 204.31 billion in 2022 and is expected to rise from USD 220.86 billion in 2023 to reach a value of USD 411.83 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 8.10% during the forecast period (2024–2031).

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Sensors are electronic devices that transform physical sensation into assessable analog voltage or digital signal altered to readable display for further processing or reading. The microphone is one of the best examples of sensors that are used daily. It converts sound to electrical signals for amplification, transmission, recording, and reproduction. Different forms of sensors are used to measure different inputs like weight, pressure, strain, temperature, force, motion, and others. A wide range of sensors are used in many industries including medicine, motorsport, industry, agriculture, aerospace, and more. In 2022, the global medical tourism market size is estimated at USD 204.31 billion.

Growing Focus on Sustainability in the Manufacturing of Sensors to Drive the Market

With major improvements like IoT, sensors are now smart that can play the role of edge devices. Furthermore, they are more energy efficient, which precisely eradicates the need for a power source or battery. Another trend witnessed in sensors is their sustainability. Companies are rigorously aiming to develop environment-friendly and energy-efficient sensors that ultimately encourage the production of sensors that will use less energy but will deliver equal performance levels. Energy-efficient devices will considerably curb operating costs and guarantee a highly sustainable future, making them an important part of the sensor industry.

Growing Advancements in Sensor Technology to Expand Applications in Agriculture and Healthcare over 4-5 years

The following are the key Sensor Trends that will shape the growth of the market in the next 5 years

In the next 5 years, sensors are expected to become smarter than ever. They will learn without requiring calibration, maintenance, and modifications. The future sensors will be more energy-efficient, to become an important tool for harvesting. They will further be able to do complex detections. Moreover, the introduction of virtual and soft sensors will accompany the physical sensors, while the other sensors will be utilized for autonomous driving, and more. Biosensors are also expected to witness advancements and become more mature to be used in the healthcare industry.

Integration of AI Technology in Sensors to Transform its Use in Different Sectors

The topmost transformational technology today is AI. Modern AI-enabled systems are changing the way sensors are utilized, allowing interpretation and analysis of real-time data. This will be used to make projections about the upcoming events. Precisely, this is the beginning of AI, which is transforming many industries. This will eventually open potential in various domains including industrial control systems, agriculture, medicine, and more.

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Development at Chip-Level to be Useful for Image Sensing Over Next 10 years

Sensors in the next 10 years can adjust their sensing and behavior parameters acknowledging environmental changes, improving real-time performance. The new sensors will emphasize energy efficiency to increase functionality and battery life, useful in places with fewer resources. The devices with improved technologies will develop at the chip level, comprising (DVS) dynamic vision sensing, also called event-based vision. This technology is important for image sensing having a great temporal resolution in applications, such as drones, vehicles, and high-speed industrial settings.

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In March 2024, Rockwell Automation, a leading company committed to digital transformation and industrial automation, announced its collaboration with NVIDIA to speed up a next-gen industrial architecture.

In April 2024, Honeywell announced its selection by Lilium to deliver propulsion unit position sensors for the Lilium Jet. Honeywell manufactured “resolvers,” essentially to fulfil the needs of the Lilium Jet.

In December 2022, OMEGA Engineering announced the expansion of innovative, painless temperature sensor technology. It introduced the recent version of HANI Clamp-On Temperature Sensor: the HANI Clamp Sensor specially manufactured for plastic pipe uses.

In July 2023, STMicroelectronics, launched a novel global shuttering imaging sensor. It delivers high resolution and is useful for applications with low power consumption and in compact size.

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Integration of Artificial Intelligence to Offer More Potentials

The growth of smart devices has always accelerated development of sensor technology, making it unquestionably the expanding subject of IoT. The integration of AI will expand the potential of analysis in real-time, allowing better observation and restructure procedure, while demanding concerning events. The sustainability in sensors is presented via creation of energy-enabled sensors, which aim to lower environmental issues on the global scale.

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Isa: 8,000 establishments operating in the tourism sector accommodate more than 600 thousand workers and employees
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Eissa, Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Swailem and UNDP Resident Representative Alessandro Vercassetti participated in the inaugural workshop of the project “Formulating and Developing the National Adaptation Plan Process in Egypt ” (NAP) to strengthen national capacities in the climate change sector organized by the Ministry of Environment.
During his speech at the workshop, Issa expressed his happiness to participate in this important workshop, wishing it success and to come out with useful results for all.
The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities explained that the tourism and antiquities sector is one of the sectors most affected by climate change, pointing to the participation of some representatives of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities today in this workshop to participate in what will be discussed and transfer the recommendations that will be issued to the tourism sector.
The minister also spoke about the role of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities as a regulator and licensee of the tourism industry in Egypt, especially in light of the importance of this industry for the national economy and job creation, pointing out that the ministry regulates and monitors the work of about 8,000 different establishments operating in the tourism sector in Egypt.
He pointed out that the demand for tourism in the world is changing rapidly, pointing out that according to the results of some marketing studies that have been conducted, a large number of tourists prefer to travel and tourism with institutions that follow and comply with various environmental standards and implement the objectives of sustainable development.
The Minister stressed that the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is working on the climate change file in accordance with the National Climate Change Strategy 2050, which includes five main objectives in the framework of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to aspects of climate change.
These goals include achieving sustainable economic growth and low-emission development in various sectors, enhancing resilience to climate change and mitigating the negative impacts associated with it.
The minister reviewed the most prominent projects, activities and initiatives adopted by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities to reduce or adapt to emissions, including the issuance of a ministerial decree in January 2022 obliging all hotel and tourism establishments in Sharm El Sheikh to obtain a certificate from an accredited international or local authority stating that they have implemented all the requirements of green practices in accordance with the concept of sustainable tourism.
He pointed out that the project aims to preserve biodiversity in the development and management of the tourism sector, reduce the negative effects of the infrastructure of this sector on natural resources, support and develop tourism by establishing a classification of responsible tourism and supporting Egypt as a global front for ecotourism.
He explained that as part of the outputs of this cooperation, the Green Vines brand has been officially integrated into the diving and marine activities sector, the EcoEgypt campaign to promote ecotourism and nature reserves, the preparation of a best practice guide for environmental behavior and resource management in tourism facilities, and the design of the Egyptian Sustainable Tourism Portal (ESTP) online for hospitality professionals and tourism experts to help increase the adoption of environmentally friendly and efficient measures.
He added that a guide to best practices for restaurants was also prepared and launched by the Ministry of Environment in cooperation with the Ministry for restaurants to be more sustainable and effective, as well as a guide to the establishment and operation of eco-lodges in Egypt (Eco - Lodge).
He pointed out that the ministry, in cooperation with the Egyptian-German Joint Committee for Energy Efficiency and Environmental Protection, recently conducted a study on a sample of hotels in Sharm El-Sheikh to determine the feasibility of implementing the initiatives and activities carried out by the ministry in relation to reducing emissions.
The Minister stressed that the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is continuously coordinating with the national efforts related to the issue of climate change (the Ministry of Environment) to ensure that the tourism sector works to reduce emissions in the tourism sector.
The workshop was attended by Dr. Ali Abu Sunna, CEO of EAA, Mohamed Amer, Head of the Central Department of Hotel Establishments, Shops and Tourism Activities at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Dr. Nashwa Talaat, Advisor to the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Sustainable Tourism, Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hamid, Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture for Climate Change, and a number of representatives of ministries and stakeholders.

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easyJet corporate sustainability lead: Sustainability data needed at time of booking

easyJet senior business development manager/corporate sustainability lead Mark Wilkinson, speaking at CAPA Airline Leader Summit, commenting on providing data on sustainable travel, stated (17-Mar-2023) "the more we can educate, the more we can provide that data, will enable business travellers to make the best decision". Mr Wilkinson added "we need to make sure we have data available at the time of booking".

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Hualien Sustainable Tourism EnergyESG Travel Association Insights
Hualien County Governor Xu Hazanwei led the relevant bureau to meet and discuss the development of Hualien ESG sustainable tourism.
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Reporting by reporter Wang Chao-lin / Hualien
The Taiwan ESG Tourism Promotion Association visited Hualien County on the 9th, and the county governor, Hsu Han-wei, led the relevant bureau staff to meet and discuss the development of Hualien ESG sustainable tourism opportunities.
Hsu says that Hualien 's natural environment is a treasure. As the largest city in Taiwan, Hualien can go up and down the sea in just 10 minutes. The eastern part has world-class natural landscape resources and rich cultural characteristics.
Since 2021, Hualien County government has promoted the "Friendly Stay Certification Program" for the first time, and the Hualien County tourism industry has conducted the "ISQM international service quality certification", "FTH friendly sports event travel certification", "KLS friendly long stay travel certification" and "ISFE friendly environment certification". And...
Hsu said that Hualien has the potential to become an international transshipment center in eastern Taiwan in the overall development structure of Taiwan.
According to the survey, there are 7,27 cultural assets in Hualien, 973 cultural and creative industries, and 1,148,079 tourists visit Hualien every year. The map of foreign people 's dormitory restaurant, Hualien' s unique fragrance tourism, etc. At the same time, we continue to strengthen the hardware and software facilities of the Qixing Lake and Liangtan Railway Bike Routes and Dongdaemun Night Market to enhance the quality of tourism and add special highlights.
Su Shengzhu, vice president of Taiwan ESG Tourism Promotion Association, pointed out that since 2015, the number of visitors to Taiwan has exceeded 10 million, the number of domestic tourists has declined but the growth trend of industrial output is developing, and in 2022, more than 81% of global travelers believe that sustainable tourism is important, and the willingness to adopt sustainable tourism is growing rapidly.
ESG Tourism Promotion Association Su Shengzhu put forward the sustainable tourism logo and the construction of a mixed immersive sustainable travel intelligent experience data management platform for two topics for lively discussion.
Su Shengzhu also put forward the sustainable tourism logo and the construction of a mixed immersive sustainable tourism intelligent experience data management platform for lively discussion at the exchange meeting.
Through the local operation of the Migratory Bar and the Seven Stars Firefish Museum, based on the Seven Stars Lake in Hualien, the focus is on fish-eating education and sustainable oceans, and the sustainable fishing method and sustainable marine fish are adopted.
In recent years, Hualien County government has developed sustainable tourism, but also actively launched various special tourism to attract tourists of all ethnic groups. The county government has promoted astronomical tourism for three consecutive years, promoting barrier-free tourism, compiling tourist information on various tourist themes, inviting people to experience the magnificent mountains and seas surrounding Hualien from various perspectives. It is convenient for tourists to experience the diversity and beauty of Hualien in depth.
Through various promotional links to special tourism, so that tourists around the world love Hualien sightseeing, you can stay for a long time, play slowly, and go deep.
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