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Tourism is one of the world's fastest growing industries and an important source of foreign exchange and employment, while being closely linked to the social, economic, and environmental well-being of many countries, especially developing countries. Maritime or ocean-related tourism, as well as coastal tourism, are for example vital sectors of the economy in small island developing States (SIDS) and coastal least developed countries (LDCs) (see also: The Potential of the Blue Economy report as well as the Community of Ocean Action on sustainable blue economy).

The World Tourism Organization defines sustainable tourism as “tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities".

Based on General assembly resolution 70/193, 2017 was declared as the  International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.

In the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development SDG target 8.9, aims to “by 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products”. The importance of sustainable tourism is also highlighted in SDG target 12.b. which aims to “develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products”.

Tourism is also identified as one of the tools to “by 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries” as comprised in SDG target 14.7.

In the Rio+20 outcome document The Future We want, sustainable tourism is defined by paragraph 130 as a significant contributor “to the three dimensions of sustainable development” thanks to its close linkages to other sectors and its ability to create decent jobs and generate trade opportunities. Therefore, Member States recognize “the need to support sustainable tourism activities and relevant capacity-building that promote environmental awareness, conserve and protect the environment, respect wildlife, flora, biodiversity, ecosystems and cultural diversity, and improve the welfare and livelihoods of local communities by supporting their local economies and the human and natural environment as a whole. ” In paragraph 130, Member States also “call for enhanced support for sustainable tourism activities and relevant capacity-building in developing countries in order to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development”.

In paragraph 131, Member States “encourage the promotion of investment in sustainable tourism, including eco-tourism and cultural tourism, which may include creating small- and medium-sized enterprises and facilitating access to finance, including through microcredit initiatives for the poor, indigenous peoples and local communities in areas with high eco-tourism potential”. In this regard, Member States also “underline the importance of establishing, where necessary, appropriate guidelines and regulations in accordance with national priorities and legislation for promoting and supporting sustainable tourism”.

In 2002, the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg called for the promotion of sustainable tourism development, including non-consumptive and eco-tourism, in Chapter IV, paragraph 43 of the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation.

At the Johannesburg Summit, the launch of the “Sustainable Tourism – Eliminating Poverty (ST-EP) initiative was announced. The initiative was inaugurated by the World Tourism Organization, in collaboration with UNCTAD, in order to develop sustainable tourism as a force for poverty alleviation.

The UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) last reviewed the issue of sustainable tourism in 2001, when it was acting as the Preparatory Committee for the Johannesburg Summit.

The importance of sustainable tourism was also mentioned in Agenda 21.

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UNWTO Annual Report 2015

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UNWTO Annual Report 2016

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Emerging Issues for Small Island Developing States

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Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

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Status and Trends of Caribbean Coral Reefs: 1970-2012

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15 Years of the UNWTO World Tourism Network on Child Protection: A Compilation of Good Practices

Although it is widely recognized that tourism is not the cause of child exploitation, it can aggravate the problem when parts of its infrastructure, such as transport networks and accommodation facilities, are exploited by child abusers for nefarious ends. Additionally, many other factors that contr...

Towards Measuring the Economic Value of Wildlife Watching Tourism in Africa

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Road Map on Building a Green Economy for Sustainable Development in Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Grenada

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UN Ocean Conference 2025

Our Ocean, Our Future, Our Responsibility “The ocean is fundamental to life on our planet and to our future. The ocean is an important source of the planet’s biodiversity and plays a vital role in the climate system and water cycle. The ocean provides a range of ecosystem services, supplies us with

UN Ocean Conference 2022

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58th Session of the Commission for Social Development – CSocD58

22nd general assembly of the united nations world tourism organization, world tourism day 2017 official celebration.

This year’s World Tourism Day, held on 27 September, will be focused on Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development. Celebrated in line with the 2017 International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, the Day will be dedicated to exploring the contribution of tourism to the Sustainable Deve

World Tourism Day 2016 Official Celebration

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4th Global Summit on City Tourism

The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Regional Council for Tourism of Marrakesh with support of the Government of Morroco are organizing the 4th Global Summit on City Tourism in Marrakesh, Morroco (9-10 December 2015). International experts in city tourism, representatives of city DMOs, of

2nd Euro-Asian Mountain Resorts Conference

The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and Ulsan Metropolitan City with support of the Government of the Republic of Korea are organizing the 2nd Euro-Asian Mountain Resorts Conference, in Ulsan, Republic of Korea (14 - 16 October 2015). Under the title “Paving the Way for a Bright Future for Mounta

21st General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization

Unwto regional conference enhancing brand africa - fostering tourism development.

Tourism is one of the Africa’s most promising sectors in terms of development, and represents a major opportunity to foster inclusive development, increase the region’s participation in the global economy and generate revenues for investment in other activities, including environmental preservation.

• January 2017 International Year of Tourism In the context of the universal 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the International Year aims to support a change in policies, business practices and consumer behavior towards a more sustainable tourism sector that can contribute to the SDGs.
• January 2015 Targets 8.9, 12 b,14.7 The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development commits Member States, through Sustainable Development Goal Target 8.9 to “devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products”. The importance of sustainable tourism, as a driver for jobs creation and the promotion of local culture and products, is also highlighted in Sustainable Development Goal target 12.b. Tourism is also identified as one of the tools to “increase [by 2030] the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries”, through Sustainable Development Goals Target 14.7.
• January 2012 Future We Want (Para 130-131) Sustainable tourism is defined as a significant contributor “to the three dimensions of sustainable development” thanks to its close linkages to other sectors and its ability to create decent jobs and generate trade opportunities. Therefore, Member States recognize “the need to support sustainable tourism activities and relevant capacity-building that promote environmental awareness, conserve and protect the environment, respect wildlife, flora, biodiversity, ecosystems and cultural diversity, and improve the welfare and livelihoods of local communities” as well as to “encourage the promotion of investment in sustainable tourism, including eco-tourism and cultural tourism, which may include creating small and medium sized enterprises and facilitating access to finance, including through microcredit initiatives for the poor, indigenous peoples and local communities in areas with high eco-tourism potential”.
• January 2009 Roadmap for Recovery UNWTO announced in March 2009 the elaboration of a Roadmap for Recovery to be finalized by UNWTO’s General Assembly, based on seven action points. The Roadmap includes a set of 15 recommendations based on three interlocking action areas: resilience, stimulus, green economy aimed at supporting the tourism sector and the global economy.
• January 2008 Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria The Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria represent the minimum requirements any tourism business should observe in order to ensure preservation and respect of the natural and cultural resources and make sure at the same time that tourism potential as tool for poverty alleviation is enforced. The Criteria are 41 and distributed into four different categories: 1) sustainability management, 2) social and economic 3) cultural 4) environmental.
• January 2003 1st Int. Conf. on Climate Change and Tourism The conference was organized in order to gather tourism authorities, organizations, businesses and scientists to discuss on the impact that climate change can have on the tourist sector. The event took place from 9 till 11 April 2003 in Djerba, Tunisia.
• January 2003 WTO becomes a UN specialized body By Resolution 453 (XV), the Assembly agreed on the transformation of the WTO into a United Nations specialized body. Such transformation was later ratified by the United Nations General Assembly with the adoption of Resolution A/RES/58/232.
• January 2002 World Ecotourism Summit Held in May 2002, in Quebec City, Canada, the Summit represented the most important event in the framework of the International Year of Ecosystem. The Summit identified as main themes: ecotourism policy and planning, regulation of ecotourism, product development, marketing and promotion of ecotourism and monitoring costs and benefits of ecotourism.
• January 1985 Tourism Bill of Rights and Tourist Code At the World Tourism Organization Sixth Assembly held in Sofia in 1985, the Tourism Bill of Rights and Tourist Code were adopted, setting out the rights and duties of tourists and host populations and formulating policies and action for implementation by states and the tourist industry.
• January 1982 Acapulco Document Adopted in 1982, the Acapulco Document acknowledges the new dimension and role of tourism as a positive instrument towards the improvement of the quality of life for all peoples, as well as a significant force for peace and international understanding. The Acapulco Document also urges Member States to elaborate their policies, plans and programmes on tourism, in accordance with their national priorities and within the framework of the programme of work of the World Tourism Organization.

How global tourism can become more sustainable, inclusive and resilient

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• Tourism rose to the forefront of the global agenda in 2020, due to the devastating impact of COVID-19
• Recovery will be driven by technology and innovation – specifically seamless travel solutions, but it will be long, uneven and slow
• Success hinges on international coordination and collaboration across the public and private sectors

Tourism was one of the sectors hit hardest by the global pandemic. 2020 was the worst year on record for international travel due to the global pandemic, with countries taking decisive action to protect their citizens, closing borders and halting international travel.

The result was a 74% decline in international visitor arrivals, equivalent to over $1 trillion revenue losses , and an estimated 62 million fewer jobs . The impact on international air travel has been even more severe with a 90% drop on 2019 , resulting in a potential $1.8 trillion loss. And while the economic impact is dire in itself, nearly 2.9 million lives have been lost in the pandemic.

The path to recovery will be long and slow

Countries now face the challenge of reopening borders to resume travel and commerce, while protecting their populations’ health. At its peak, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reported in April 2020 that every country on earth had implemented some travel restriction , signalling the magnitude of the operation to restart travel.

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Tourism industry experts fear long road to recovery, how we can prioritize sustainability in rebuilding tourism, covid-19 could set the global tourism industry back 20 years.

Consequently, the path to recovery will be long and slow. The resurgence of cases following the discovery of new variants towards the end of last year delivered another disappointing blow to the travel industry. Any pickup over the summer months was quashed following a second wave of lockdowns and border closures . Coupled with mixed progress in the roll-out of vaccination programs, I predict that we will not see a significant rebound in international travel until the middle of this year at best.

Others echo my fears. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts a 50.4% improvement on 2020 air travel demand, which would bring the industry to 50.6% of 2019 levels . However, a more pessimistic outlook based on the persistence of travel restrictions suggests that demand may only pick up by 13% this year, leaving the industry at 38% of 2019 levels. McKinsey & Company similarly predict that tourism expenditure may not return to pre-COVID-19 levels until 2024 .

How to enhance sustainability, inclusivity and resilience

Given its economic might – employing 330 million people, contributing 10% to global GDP before the pandemic, and predicted to create 100 million new jobs – restoring the travel and tourism sector to a position of strength is the utmost priority.

The Great Reset provides an opportunity to rethink how tourism is delivered and to enhance sustainability, inclusivity and resilience. We must also address the challenges – from climate change and “ overtourism ” to capacity constraints – that we faced before the pandemic, while embracing traveller preferences, as we rebuild.

A 2018 study found that global tourism accounted for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions from 2009 to 2013 ; four times higher than previous estimates. Even more worryingly, this puts progress towards the Paris Agreement at risk – recovery efforts must centre around environmental sustainability.

Furthermore, according to a study on managing overcrowding, the top 20 most popular global destinations were predicted to add more international arrivals than the rest of the world combined by 2020 . While COVID-19 will have disrupted this trend, it is well known that consumers want to travel again, and we must address the issues associated with overcrowding, especially in nascent destinations, like Saudi Arabia.

The Great Reset is a chance to make sure that as we rebuild, we do it better.

Seamless solutions lie at the heart of travel recovery

Tourism has the potential to be an engine of economic recovery provided we work collaboratively to adopt a common approach to a safe and secure reopening process – and conversations on this are already underway.

Through the G20, which Saudi Arabia hosted in 2020, our discussions focused on how to leverage technology and innovation in response to the crisis, as well as how to restore traveller confidence and improve the passenger experience in the future .

At the global level, across the public and private sectors, the World Economic Forum is working with the Commons Project on the CommonPass framework , which will allow individuals to access lab results and vaccination records, and consent to having that information used to validate their COVID status. IATA is trialling the Travel Pass with airlines and governments , which seeks to be a global and standardized solution to validate and authenticate all country regulations regarding COVID-19 travel requirements.

The provision of solutions that minimize person-to-person contact responds to consumer wants, with IATA finding that 85% of travellers would feel safer with touchless processing . Furthermore, 44% said they would share personal data to enable this, up from 30% months prior , showing a growing trend for contactless travel processes.

Such solutions will be critical in coordinating the opening of international borders in a way that is safe, seamless and secure, while giving tourists the confidence to travel again.

Collaboration at the international level is critical

The availability of vaccines will make this easier, and we have commenced our vaccination programme in Saudi Arabia . But we need to ensure processes and protocols are aligned globally, and that we support countries with limited access to vaccinations to eliminate the threat of another resurgence. It is only when businesses and travellers have confidence in the systems that the sector will flourish again.

In an era of unprecedented data and ubiquitous intelligence, it is essential that organizations reimagine how they manage personal data and digital identities. By empowering individuals and offering them ways to control their own data, user-centric digital identities enable trusted physical and digital interactions – from government services or e-payments to health credentials, safe mobility or employment.

The World Economic Forum curates the Platform for Good Digital Identity to advance global digital identity activities that are collaborative and put the user interest at the center.

The Forum convenes public-private digital identity collaborations from travel, health, financial services in a global action and learning network – to understand common challenges and capture solutions useful to support current and future coalitions. Additionally, industry-specific models such as Known Traveller Digital Identity or decentralized identity models show that digital identity solutions respecting the individual are possible.

The approach taken by Saudi Arabia and its partners to establish consensus and build collaborative relationships internationally and between the public and private sectors, should serve as a model to be replicated so that we can maximize the tourism sector’s contribution to the global economic recovery, while ensuring that it becomes a driver of prosperity and social progress again.

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International Sustainable Tourism Initiative

ISTI reviewed how governments can create responsive, data-driven policies for sustainable tourism via a full morning dialog with policy experts throughout the world in November 2020.  New public policy models were discussed on taxation, sustainable financing, and public private collaborations to respond to the pressure on destinations in the 21 st century.

The Building Back Better: Reconstructing Governmental Systems and Policies for Sustainability Roundtable on November 19, 2020, was hosted together with the International Sustainable Tourism Initiative, the Travel Foundation, and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).

It was designed to allow experts in sustainable tourism governance to present a summary of their papers in advance on video (see bibliography below), discuss in detail how tourism can improve its governance, and how tourism can be more responsive to the issues related to both sustainability and the recovery of destinations hit hard by the spread of COVID 19. The final report here provides a summary of the outcomes.

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Live Roundtable Participants : 

• Manuel Alejandro Cardenete , Vice Minister Regional Tourism, Regeneration, Justice and Local Administration, Andalucia Spain
• Antonia Alomar , Director, Agency for Tourism Strategy of the Balearic Islands 
• Matt Berna , Managing Director, North America, Intrepid Group
• Gwendal Castellan , Manager, Sustainable Destination Development, Tourism Vancouver
• Margaux Constantin , Associate Principal, McKinsey & Company
• Megan Epler Wood , Founding Director, International Sustainable Tourism Initiative
• Tim Fairhurst , Secretary General, European Tourism Association (ETOA)
• Anna Fink , Economist, Asian Development Bank
• Sofia Fotiadou , Research Manager, Tourism and Environmental Health in a Changing Climate Project, International Sustainable Tourism Initiative (2017-2018)
• Shannon Guihan , Chief Sustainability Officer, The Travel Corporation 
• Frank Haas , Former Dean, Hospitality, Business & Legal Education, University of Hawaii, Kapiolani Community College; Former Vice President, Tourism Marketing, Hawaii Tourism Authority
• Peter Romer Hansen , CCO and Founding Partner, Group Nao
• Graham Harper,  Director of Sustainability, PATA
• Andreas Hoffmann , Project Manager, Tourism, GIZ 
• Christopher Imbsen , Director of Destination Stewardship, WTTC
• Signe Jungersted , CEO and Founding Partner, Group Nao
• John M. Knox , President, Knox and Associations
• Ben Lynam , Head of Communications, the Travel Foundation
• Dr. Mark Milstein , Director, Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, Cornell University
• Wendy Moore , Director of Programmes, Travel Foundation
• Bernadett Papp , Researcher, European Tourism Futures Institute
• Maria Reynisdóttir , Specialist, Department of Tourism & Innovation, Ministry of Industries and Innovation, Iceland 
• Jeremy Sampson , Director, Travel Foundation
• Steven Schipani , Senior Specialist, Asian Development Bank 
• Jack Spengler , Akira Yamaguchi Professor of Environmental Health and Human Habitation, and Director of the JPB Environmental Health Fellowship Program at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
• Jane Stacey , Head of Tourism Unit, OECD
• Davide Strangis , Executive Director EU Programmes, Partnerships & Geographical Commissions, Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions 
• Jos Vranken , CEO, Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions
• Trevor Weltman,  Chief of Staff, PATA
• Greg Wong , Country Director, Agoda

Bibliography of Papers Presented :

Reimagining the $9 trillion tourism economy – what will it take? - Margaux Constantin , Associate Principal, McKinsey & Company

Tourism tax impacts and regenerative tax structures :  Peter Romer Hansen,  CCO and Founding Partner, Group Nao and  Signe Jungersted , CEO and Founding Partner, Group Nao

Financing Sustainable Destination Recovery – Results of October 2020 Roundtable in Southeast Asia and the Pacific & Financing Sustainable Tourism Recovery in Response to the COVID-19 Downturn, October 7 PATA Roundtable, Results, Analysis and Future Work:  Graham Harper,  Director of Sustainability, PATA and  Trevor Weltman,  Chief of Staff, PATA

Policy Priorities, OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2020  (Ch. 1 & 3) &  Rebuilding tourism for the future: COVID-19 policy response and recovery :   Jane Stacey , Head of Tourism Unit, OECD

Advancing Public Private Collaboration for Destination Stewardship and Recovery (in press):  Ben Lynam , Head of Communications, the Travel Foundation;  Christopher Imbsen , Director of Destination Stewardship, WTTC; and  Bernadett Papp , Researcher, European Tourism Futures Institute

Tourism Destination Environmental Management Framework; A Policy Support Mechanisms for Meeting the Paris Agreement and SDG Goals   (in press):  Sofia Fotiadou , Research Manager, EplerWood International and Megan Epler Wood , Founding Director, International Sustainable Tourism Initiative; Managing Director, Sustainable Tourism Asset Management Program (STAMP), Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise; Principal, EplerWood International

Skills and Capacity Development Needs for Building Back Better  (in press):  Dr. Mark Milstein , Director, Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, Cornell University

Sustainable tourism: a new International Standard for accommodation providers

Tourism is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economic sectors, with billions of people travelling each year – and numbers are expected to grow by 3.3 % annually until 2030 1 . Tourist accommodation is one of the biggest players, meaning its potential impact on sustainable development is huge. New international guidance for accommodation facilities to help them improve their impact has just been published.

Not only is tourism growing by the day, it is an industry that promotes understanding and peace between countries and cultures, provides millions of jobs and is ideally placed to contribute directly to many of the United Nations’ 17 sustainability goals .

Accommodation facilities are central to any tourism activity and therefore hold immense potential for improving their impact on the environment, promoting social exchange and contributing to local economies in a positive way. But despite the many sustainable tourism programmes in existence worldwide, put forth by travel operators or other organizations with commercial interests, there has never been a truly impartial International Standard dedicated to accommodation. Until now.

ISO 21401 , Tourism and related services – Sustainability management system for accommodation establishments – Requirements , specifies the environmental, social and economic requirements for implementing a sustainability management system in tourist accommodation. It addresses issues such as human rights, health and safety for employees and guests, environmental protection, water and energy consumption, waste generation and the development of the local economy.

Manuel Otero, Chair of the ISO technical committee that created the standard, said there are many initiatives in the market that accommodation providers could use to help them improve their environmental practices, but none that integrate the social and economic aspects as well, or are free from commercial interests.

“The fact that there are many schemes for sustainable accommodation from different countries and organizations can make it difficult for such facilities to know what is useful and reliable and how to meet their requirements,” he said.

“This internationally agreed standard provides clarity in a confusing market, applies to all types of accommodation and can serve as a tool to improve sustainable management. It will also help to stimulate the market for more sustainability in both the accommodation sector and the tourism industry as a whole.”

Convenor of the working group involved in the standard’s development, Alexandre Garrido added that those that implement a sustainability management system based on ISO 21401 will be able to attest to their guests and to the whole market that they are sustainable businesses.

“ISO 21401 will benefit accommodation facilities by strengthening their management and improving their reputation, while providing better-quality services to clients and improving relationships with suppliers, employees and the local community.”

ISO 21401 was developed by ISO technical committee ISO/TC 228 , Tourism and related services , whose secretariat is held jointly by UNE , ISO’s member for Spain, and INNORPI , ISO’s member for Tunisia. It is available from your national ISO member or through the ISO Store .

Learn more about ISO/TC 228, Tourism and related services , in this short video:

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The ILO supports the just transition of tourism sector in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, known for its wealth of biodiversity reserve of flora and fauna, towards sustainable and inclusive tourism through social dialogues.

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Numerous employment and economic opportunities can be developed without destroying the environment and biodiversity. Crafts, eco-tour package products and art as well as cultural performances and events are only some of the opportunities that we can explore and expand." Dr. Johny Tasirin, a senior lecture of the Faculty of Agriculture of Sam Ratulangi University (UNSRAT)

To ensure the sustainability of our tourism sector, we need to consider the carrying capacity of the tourism destination, awareness of the community to preserve the environment while also benefitting economically from the tourism development, for this a functioning social dialogue between various stakeholders is crucial." Tendy Gunawan, ILO’s Programme Officer for Enterprise Development and Employment

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‘Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time.’

In a world where every journey leaves its imprint, sustainable tourism has emerged as a guiding light towards a more balanced and mindful exploration of spaces. As the world navigates towards a more conscious era of travel, the corridors of sustainable tourism beckon us to tread a path that harmonises exploration with preservation.

From the bustling streets of tourist hubs to the serene landscapes off the beaten path, the tourism industry faces challenges galore.

The road to sustainable tourism is not without hurdles. Tourism overload, carbon emissions, and waste management remain pressing issues. Yet, businesses embracing sustainability have shown a 25% reduction in emissions, showcasing the real impact of eco-friendly practices.

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Challenges and Solutions in Sustainable Tourism Adoption

Jessica Matthias, Global Sustainability Director, Sabre , highlights the key challenges faced by the tourism industry in adopting sustainable practices. Even though the spectres of over tourism, carbon emissions, and waste management loom large, through a concerted effort- involving regulations, policies, and community engagement- these challenges can be effectively addressed.

“Implementing sustainable tourism practices, such as limiting visitor numbers, protecting natural and cultural heritage sites, and promoting waste management systems is essential. Governments play a pivotal role in incentivising and promoting such initiatives, fostering a culture of responsible tourism at both local and national levels,” she says.

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T he capital city of the Netherlands is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. In the post-pandemic era, more and more travelers have decided to visit Amsterdam. And it’s no wonder, as it features some unique attractions, and thanks to the national airline KLM, it has one of the largest airports on the continent. But now, despite the comfortable airport facility and flights pouring in from all over the world, local authorities want to limit the number of people who can stay the night in the city.

Amsterdam has announced new regulations regarding both hotels and the number of people who can stay at these facilities. Starting now, no new hotel will be built in the city unless it follows certain guidelines. In order for a new facility to open, an older hotel needs to close down. Also, new facilities must be deemed both modern and sustainable for the project to be approved.

These new regulations will only apply to the hotels that want to be built from now on. Hotels that are currently in development around the city and have obtained permits under the “old rules” will continue their development as usual. There is one wrinkle, though, in these new regulations that will directly impact existing hotels. The city wants to ensure that local facilities only rent out 20 million hotel nights to guests. This would represent a drop of about 665,000 hotel nights when compared to the numbers posted by Amsterdam in 2023.

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What’s the solution for travelers who can’t find a place to stay within the city limits? Under these new regulations, a couple of things could happen. The first thing to keep in mind is that the 20 million nightly stays will only apply to hotels. Therefore, the new regulations could be very beneficial to vacation rentals. Nightly stays at those facilities won’t be capped, at least for now.

In announcing these new rules, local authorities also mentioned that the building of new hotels outside of the city limits won’t be as strict. There was actually a word of encouragement for developers who wanted to build new facilities on the outskirts of Amsterdam. Tourists traveling to the capital of the Netherlands may want to keep these hotels on the outskirts in mind as well as these facilities may offer much better rates. Also, Amsterdam is a rather “well-connected” city; therefore, getting from the outskirts to the city center isn’t as challenging as it can be in other places.

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Inextricably linked to all the most important historical and political events in Russia since the 13th century, the Kremlin (built between the 14th and 17th centuries by outstanding Russian and foreign architects) was the residence of the Great Prince and also a religious centre. At the foot of its ramparts, on Red Square, St Basil's Basilica is one of the most beautiful Russian Orthodox monuments.

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Le Kremlin et la place Rouge, Moscou

Indissolublement lié à tous les événements historiques et politiques les plus importants survenus en Russie depuis le XIII e siècle, le Kremlin a été construit entre le XIV e et le XVII e siècle par des architectes russes et étrangers exceptionnels. C'était la résidence du grand-prince ainsi qu'un centre religieux. Au pied de ses remparts, sur la place Rouge, s'élève la basilique Basile-le-Bienheureux, l'un des plus beaux monuments de l'art orthodoxe.

الكرملين والساحة الحمراء، موسكو

يرتبط الكرملين ارتباطاً وثيقاً بجميع الأحداث التاريخيّة والسياسيّة المهمّة التي توالت على روسيا منذ القرن الثالث عشر ولقد جرى تشييده بين القرنين الرابع والسابع عشر على يد مهندسين روس وأجانب استثنائيين. وكان الكرملين مقرّ الأمير الكبير كما كان مركزاً دينيّاً. عند أسفل أسواره في الساحة الحمراء شيدت بازيليك القديس بازيل وهي من أروع تحف الفنّ الأرثوذكسي.

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莫斯科克里姆林宫和红场

由俄罗斯和外国建筑家于14世纪至17世纪共同修建的克里姆林宫，作为沙皇的住宅和宗教中心，与13世纪以来俄罗斯所有最重要的历史事件和政治事件密不可分。在红场上防御城墙的脚下坐落的圣瓦西里教堂是俄罗斯传统艺术最漂亮的代表作之一。

El kremlin y la Plaza Roja de Moscú

Indisolublemente vinculado a los más trascendentales acontecimientos históricos y políticos de Rusia desde el siglo XIII, el kremlin de Moscú fue construido entre los siglos XIV y XVII por toda una serie de excelentes arquitectos rusos y extranjeros. Además de ser la residencia del Gran Príncipe, fue un importante centro religioso. Al pie de sus murallas, en la Plaza Roja, se alza la basílica de San Basilio el Bienaventurado, uno de los más hermosos monumentos de arte ortodoxo.

モスクワのクレムリンと赤の広場

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Kremlin en Rode Plein, Moskou

Het Kremlin is onlosmakelijk verbonden met alle belangrijke historische en politieke gebeurtenissen in Rusland sinds de 13e eeuw. Het werd door de Grote Prins Yuri van Kiev gesticht als residentie en religieus centrum. De bouw vond plaats tussen de 14e en 17e eeuw en het ontwerp was in handen van uitstekende Russische en buitenlandse architecten. Binnen de muren van het Kremlin vindt men een reeks meesterwerken qua architectuur, maar ook beeldende kunst en religieuze monumenten van uitzonderlijke schoonheid. Aan de voet van de stadsmuren, op het Rode Plein, bevindt zich een van de mooiste Russisch-orthodoxe monumenten, de Pokrovkathedraal ook wel Basiliuskathedraal genoemd.

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At the geographic and historic centre of Moscow, the Moscow Kremlin is the oldest part of the city. First mentioned in the Hypatian Chronicle in 1147 as a fortification erected on the left bank of the Moskva river by Yuri Dolgoruki, Prince of Suzdal, the Kremlin developed and grew with settlements and suburbs which were further surrounded by new fortifications - Kitaigorodsky Wall, Bely Gorod, Zemlyanoy Gorod and others. This determined a radial and circular plan of the centre of Moscow typical of many other Old Russian cities.

In 13th century the Kremlin was the official residence of supreme power - the center of temporal and spiritual life of the state. The Kremlin of the late 15th – early 16th century is one of the major fortifications of Europe (the stone walls and towers of present day were erected in 1485–1516). It contains an ensemble of monuments of outstanding quality.

The most significant churches of the Moscow Kremlin are situated on the Cathedral Square; they are the Cathedral of the Dormition, Church of the Archangel, Church of the Annunciation and the bell tower of Ivan Veliki. Almost all of them were designed by invited Italian architects which is clearly seen in their architectural style. The five-domed Assumption Cathedral (1475–1479) was built by an Italian architect Aristotele Fiorvanti. Its interior is decorated with frescos and a five-tier iconostasis (15th–17th century). The cathedral became the major Russian Orthodox church; a wedding and coronation place for great princes, tsars and emperors as well as the shrine for metropolitans and patriarchs.

In the same square another Italian architect, Alevisio Novi, erected the five-domed Church of the Archangel in 1505-1508. From the 17th to 19th century, its interior was decorated by wonderful frescos and an iconostasis. In this church many great princes and tsars of Moscow are buried. Among them are Ivan I Kalita, Dmitri Donskoi, Ivan III, Ivan IV the Terrible, Mikhail Fedorovich and Alexei Mikhailovich Romanovs.

The Cathedral of the Dormition was built by Pskov architects in 1484–1489. Inside the cathedral some mural paintings of 16th–19th century have been preserved and the icons of Andrei Rublev and Theophanes the Greek are part of the iconostasis.

In 1505-1508 the bell tower of Ivan Veliki was built. Being 82 metres high it was the highest building in Russia which became the focal point of the Kremlin ensemble.

Among the oldest civil buildings of the Moscow Kremlin, the Palace of the Facets (1487–1491) is the most remarkable. Italian architects Marco Fryazin and Pietro Antonio Solario built it as a great hall for holding state ceremonies, celebrations and for receiving foreign ambassadors. The most noteworthy civil construction of the 17th century built by Russian masters is the Teremnoi Palace.

From the early 18th century, when the capital of Russia moved to St. Petersburg, the Kremlin mainly played a ceremonial role with religious functions. By the end of the century the architectural complex of the Kremlin expanded with the Arsenal reconstructed after the Fire of 1797 by Matvei Kazakov. The Senate was built in 1776–1787 according to the plans of the same architect as the home of the highest agency of State power of the Russian Empire - the Ruling Senate. Today it is the residence of the President of Russia.

From 1839 to 1849 a Russian architect K.A. Thon erected the Great Kremlin Palace as a residence of the imperial family which combined ancient Kremlin buildings such as the Palace of the Facets, the Tsarina’s Golden Chamber, Master Chambers, the Teremnoi Palace and the Teremnoi churches. In the Armory Chamber built by K.A. Thon within the complex of the Great Kremlin Palace, there is a 16th century museum officially established by the order of Alexander I in 1806.

Red Square, closely associated with the Kremlin, lies beneath its east wall. At its south end is the famous Pokrovski Cathedral (Cathedral of St Basil the Blessed), one of the most beautiful monuments of Old Russian church architecture, erected in 1555–1560 to commemorate the victory of Ivan the Terrible over the Kazan Khanate. In the 17th century the cathedral gained its up-to-date appearance thanks to the decorative finishing of the domes and painting both inside and outside the cathedral. The construction of Red Square was finished by the late 19th century together with the erection of the Imperial Historic Museum (today the State Historical Museum), the Upper Trading Rows (GUM) and the Middle Trading Rows. In 1929, , Lenin’s Mausoleum, designed by A.V. Shchusev and an outstanding example of the Soviet monumental architecture, was finished.

Criterion (i) : The Kremlin contains within its walls a unique series of masterpieces of architecture and the plastic arts. There are religious monuments of exceptional beauty such as the Church of the Annunciation, the Cathedral of the Dormition, the Church of the Archangel and the bell tower of Ivan Veliki; there are palaces such as the Great Palace of the Kremlin, which comprises within its walls the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin and the Teremnoi Palace. On Red Square is Saint Basil the Blessed, still a major edifice of Russian Orthodox art.

Criterion (ii) : Throughout its history, Russian architecture has clearly been affected many times by influences emanating from the Kremlin. A particular example was the Italian Renaissance. The influence of the style was clearly felt when Rudolfo Aristotele Fioravanti built the Cathedral of the Dormition (1475-79) and grew stronger with the construction of the Granovitaya Palace (Hall of the Facets, 1487-91) by Marco Fryazin and Pietro Antonio Solario. Italian Renaissance also influenced the towers of the fortified enceinte, built during the same period by Solario, using principles established by Milanese engineers (the Nikolskaya and the Spasskaya Towers both date from 1491). The Renaissance expression was even more present in the classic capitals and shells of the Church of the Archangel, reconstructed from 1505 to 1509 by Alevisio Novi.

Criterion (iv) : With its triangular enceinte pierced by four gates and reinforced with 20 towers, the Moscow Kremlin preserves the memory of the wooden fortifications erected by Yuri Dolgoruki around 1156 on the hill at the confluence of the Moskova and Neglinnaya rivers (the Alexander Garden now covers the latter). By its layout and its history of transformations (in the 14th century Dimitri Donskoi had an enceinte of logs built, then the first stone wall), the Moscow Kremlin is the prototype of a Kremlin - the citadel at the centre of Old Russian towns such as Pskov, Tula, Kazan or Smolensk.

Criterion (vi) : From the 13th century to the founding of St Petersburg, the Moscow Kremlin was directly and tangibly associated with every major event in Russian history. A 200-year period of obscurity ended in 1918 when it became the seat of government again. The Mausoleum of Lenin on Red Square is the Soviet Union’s prime example of symbolic monumental architecture. To proclaim the universal significance of the Russian revolution, the funerary urns of heroes of the revolution were incorporated into the Kremlin’s walls between the Nikolskaya and Spasskaya towers. The site thus combines in an exceptional manner the preserved vestiges of bygone days with present-day signs of one of the greatest events in modern history.

From the date of including the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square on the World Heritage List all the components representing the Outstanding Universal Value of the property are within its boundaries. The territory and the integrity of the World Heritage property have also remained unchanged. Within its boundaries the property still comprises all the elements that it contained at the date of nomination. The biggest threat, however, is unregulated commercial development of the adjacent areas.

Authenticity

The history of the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square is reflected in the archival documents of 12th–19th century, for example in medieval chronicles, cadastral surveys, estimated construction books, painted lists, inventories, foreign notes and in graphic matters such as manuscripts, chronicles, plans, drafts, engravings, lithographs, sketches of foreign travelers, paintings and photographs. These documents are exceptionally valuable information sources. Comparison of the data received from archival documents and those obtained in the process of field study gives the idea of authenticity of  the property and its different elements. This comparison also serves as the basis for project development and for the choice of the appropriate methods of restoration that may preserve the monuments’ authenticity.

On the border of the ensemble a number of monuments destroyed in the 1930s were reconstructed according to measured plans.

Protection and management requirements

The statutory and institutional framework of an effective protection, management and improvement of the World Heritage property “Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow” has been established by laws and regulations of the Russian Federation and the city of Moscow.

According to the decree of the President of RSFSR of 18 December 1991 № 294, the Moscow Kremlin was included among especially protected cultural properties of nations of Russia - the highest conservation status for cultural and historical monuments in Russian legislation.

“Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow” is a Cultural Heritage Site of federal importance. State protection and management of federal sites is provided by Federal Law of 25.06.2002 № 73-FZ “On cultural heritage sites (historical and cultural monuments) of nations of the Russian Federation”. The federal executive body responsible for protection of the cultural property is the Department for Control, Supervision and Licensing in the Cultural Heritage Sphere of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.It is in charge of all methodological and control functions concerning restoration, usage and support of cultural heritage sites and the territories connected.

The World Heritage property is situated in the urban environment of Moscow. The city policy regarding cultural heritage protection and town-planning regulation is the responsibility of Moscow City Government, represented by the Department of Cultural Heritage, the Department of Urban Development and the Committee for Urban Development and Architecture of Moscow. In 1997 the boundaries of the protective (buffer) zone were approved in order to preserve the property, and to maintain and restore the historical architectural environment as well as the integral visual perception of the property.. There is a need to ensure the creation of an appropriate buffer zone and to develop close liaison between all stakeholders, including the Moscow City authorities, to ensure that constructions around the property do not impact adversely on its Outstanding Universal Value.

The World Heritage property is used by the following organizations: FGBUK (Federal Government Budgetary Institution of Culture), the State Historical and Cultural Museum-preserve “The Moscow Kremlin”, the Administrative Department of the President of the Russian Federation, the Federal Guard Service of the Russian Federation and OJSC “GUM Department Store”.

• Official site of 'The Moscow Kremlin' State Historical and Cultural Museum and Heritage Site
• Moscow Kremlin Museums Telegram Group (in Russian only)
• Moscow Kremlin Museums VKontakte Page (in Russian only)
• Moscow Kremlin Museums Dzen Page (in Russian only)
• State Historical Museum VKontakte Group (in Russian only)
• Msk Guide Page (in Russian only)
• Official site of the State Department Store
• State Historical Museum (in Russian only)

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After years of questionable economic policies the leader of the Scottish government has made a bold move. But it likely won’t be enough to help the country prosper.

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf split with the Green Party after deciding to ditch some policies that were hurting the country, according to a recent BBC report . Notably, he decided to scrap the existing climate targets.

The climate target was to cut carbon emissions by 75% by 2030, now less than six years away . Not only would achieving such a target be close to impossible, but it would also likely cost the country more than it could afford and likely crush the economy, which is already ailing.

Scotland isn’t the first country to want to push the target dates back. Notably the European Union is reconsidering the goal of eliminating sales of new gasoline and diesel powered vehicles in 2035. The outcome is still pending until 2026 but could give countries longer to phase out internal combustion engines and/or embrace other sustainable technologies, according to a recent report from Politico .

While Yousaf’s decision to ditch his party’s alliance with the Scottish Green’s makes sense — Scotland can hardly afford to eliminate carbon emissions as dramatically as previously desired — it won’t do enough to save the currently ruling Scottish National Party (SNP.)

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The first is that the Green Party is now pushing for a no confidence vote in the Scottish Parliament. If the members of the Scottish Parliament don’t show confidence in Yousaf then he will be expected to resign. Given his performance since taking over from scandal-ridden former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (and husband), it doesn’t look good for Yousaf.

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Scotlands recent economic policies and desires are all-but guaranteed to keep destroying the financial well being of the country.

Note the parliament introduced rent control across the country. The goal was to make housing more affordable. However, wherever this policy has been used across the world, regardless of the year, it has done the opposite by reducing the number of available rental properties. No landlord wants to get stuck with tenants at a fixed rental rate when costs may suddenly rise —and they did rise recently due to the surge in energy prices.

The SNP are said it desired to have its own currency following a split from the United Kingdom. As written previously, Scotland has no central bank to run such a currency and as such would have to create one with credibility, which is a tall order. There are just a few central banks that have that gravitas and they include the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan.

Other dumb ideas from Holyrood, the seat of Scotland’s government, is having a higher income tax rate than its neighbor England. And also regulating businesses to within an inch of their life. Regulations always favor big businesses with armies of well-paid lawyers. The result of Scotlands regulations on holiday rentals has already devastated the tourism industry, largely made up of small business owners, and will likely in due course help big business move into the vacuum.

There are other economic insanities, but needless to say, Yousaf is unlikely to get out of this mess with his current job.

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Strata owners will soon have more certainty and consistency around the repair and maintenance of common property with new regulations to close a loophole that allowed strata corporations to indefinitely defer depreciation reports.

“No one wants to be surprised by a sudden special levy to cover repairs that should have been planned for,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing. “These regulations will help protect strata owners by ensuring depreciation reports are obtained regularly, providing them with the information and predictability they need to plan for future costs.”

Depreciation reports help estimate the long-term repair and replacement costs of a strata corporation’s shared property and assets, giving strata owners the ability to contribute to contingency reserve funds as required. Obtaining these reports could previously be deferred repeatedly as long as three-quarters of a strata corporation’s owners voted annually in favour of a deferral.

Updated regulations that take effect July 1, 2024, will close this loophole and require existing strata corporations with five or more strata lots to obtain depreciation reports on a five-year cycle, instead of a three-year cycle. This change aligns B.C. with other jurisdictions, including Alberta and Ontario.

Effective July 1, 2025, all strata corporations must also obtain their depreciation reports from a list of qualified professions, including engineers, certified reserve planners, architects, appraisers, applied science technologists and quantity surveyors.

To support new strata corporations with five or more strata lots, effective July 1, 2027, owner-developers will be required to contribute funds toward the cost of obtaining a first depreciation report: a minimum of $5,000, plus $200 per strata lot, up to a maximum of $30,000.

Strata corporations with four or fewer lots will continue to be exempt from being required to obtain depreciation reports.

These regulations were developed in consultation with strata stakeholders, homeowner associations, strata lawyers and insurance representatives. They follow amendments to the Strata Property Act passed in August 2020 to mitigate the costs of strata insurance. Those changes included updating depreciation report regulations and closing the annual three-quarter vote loophole.   

Tony Gioventu, executive director, Condominium Home Owners Association of BC –

“The regulatory changes to depreciation reports are a welcome transition for strata corporations and consumers. They provide a level playing field, a transition period for implementation and a longer duration for financial planning, as well as a deposit from developers for future strata corporations to launch their reports, and defined professions to serve the industry.”  

Aaron Sutherland, vice-president, Insurance Bureau of Canada –

“The Province continues to take important steps to help strata corporations and unit owners better manage their properties, and to maintain the stability that exists in British Columbia's strata insurance marketplace. Adding rigour to depreciation report requirements will help provide stratas with a clear road map for any repairs and replacements, creating safer buildings and fewer surprises for unit owners that can result in expensive claims.”

Wendy Wall, president, Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association –

“The updated regulations about strata depreciation reports provide clarity about qualifications, eliminate a problematic loophole and help new stratas pay for their first report with contributions from developers. Requiring strata corporations to obtain a depreciation report at least once every five years will help them develop a long-term repair and maintenance plan for their property, build up their contingency reserve funds, and avoid special levies.”

Quick Facts:

• Strata corporations formed between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2027, must obtain depreciation reports within two years of the first annual general meeting and every five years thereafter.
• Strata corporations formed on or after July 1, 2027, must obtain depreciation reports within 18 months of the first annual general meeting and every five years thereafter.
• Until July 1, 2026, if located in Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley areas or the Capital Regional District (excluding the Gulf Islands and all other islands).
• Until July 1, 2027, if located in other areas of the province.

Learn More:

For more information about updated depreciation report regulations, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/strata-housing/operating-a-strata/repairs-and-maintenance/depreciation-reports/depreciation-report-requirements

For more information about other changes to strata legislation, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/strata-housing/legislation-and-changes/changes-to-legislation

To learn more about government’s new Homes for People action plan, visit: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023HOUS0019-000436

To learn about the steps the Province is taking to tackle the housing crisis and deliver affordable homes for British Columbians, visit: https://strongerbc.gov.bc.ca/housing

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