Tom Aussems 5/20/21 Tom Aussems 5/20/21

Pandemic offers Europe’s tourism industry the chance of an upgrade

Devastated by the fall-off in business some countries are looking to use EU recovery funds to move away from the mass market, Daniel Dombey and Alice Hancock from The Financial Times say.

Tom Aussems 5/6/21 Tom Aussems 5/6/21

Farm to Fork: How a new project will help tourists eat their way around Jordan

The country is hoping to welcome its first crop of culinary tourists this year, and introduce them to local food, farmers and chefs, says Rebecca Holland from The National.

Tom Aussems 5/3/21 Tom Aussems 5/3/21

3 Destinations Leading the Charge for Sustainable Tourism

[These] destinations […] are taking measures to protect their land and communities for generations of visitors (and residents) to come.

Tom Aussems 4/29/21 Tom Aussems 4/29/21

In Empty Amsterdam, Reconsidering Tourism

Before Covid-19, the city was packed with visitors. Now efforts to rein in the expected post-pandemic crowds are ramping up, but not without controversy, says Paige McClanahan from The New York Times.

Tom Aussems 4/26/21 Tom Aussems 4/26/21

Venice finally bans cruise ships from its lagoon

For years, campaigns to oust cruise ships from the [Venice] lagoon have been gaining traction, with locals claiming that the ships' massive structures erode the seabed, effectively turning the lagoon into an offshoot of the Adriatic Sea. And now, finally, the Italian government has agreed with them, passing a decree to ban cruise ships and other large vessels from the lagoon.

Tom Aussems 4/5/21 Tom Aussems 4/5/21

Fairbnb: a sustainable alternative to Airbnb

Enter Fairbnb, the cooperative accommodation booking platform that ensures its positive impact on the communities by promoting and funding local initiatives and projects. Travel Tomorrow’s Eme Johnson explains.

Tom Aussems 3/22/21 Tom Aussems 3/22/21

[15] Intra-Pandemic Innovations from Travel Companies Around the World

From immunity-boosting minibars to low season tourism, here are [15] innovations that demonstrate how the Covid crisis has forced travel companies to be more creative and think more deeply about what consumers need and want. Jenny Southan reports.

Tom Aussems 3/18/21 Tom Aussems 3/18/21

Alberghi Diffusi Are The Most Sustainable Hotels In Italy – Here’s Why

Alberghi diffusi, or ‘scattered hotels’, allow visitors to experience the most authentic, if elusive, side of Italy: daily life in its small towns […]. It encourages an exchange between travelers who want to learn about a territory, and locals who open their doors to share their heritage and tradition. Read all about alberghi diffusi in this article by Livia Hengel.

Tom Aussems 3/10/21 Tom Aussems 3/10/21

The World’s Ten Best Ethical Destinations 2021

Our 2021 Ethical Destinations is an attempt to inspire new models of travel – models that empower local people and help them steward and grow their environs. […]. Though all our winners have suffered badly during the pandemic, they have managed to keep their priorities straight and offer a smarter, more sustainable path forward. […].

Tom Aussems 2/18/21 Tom Aussems 2/18/21

9 travel trends for 2021

With travel thrown thoroughly off-course in 2020, we’re sure you’ve been thinking about what next year might bring. Rough Guides dug a little deeper to unearth nine travel trends for 2021.

Tom Aussems 2/1/21 Tom Aussems 2/1/21

'From now on, we want quality tourism'

The coronavirus pandemic has forced famous tourist destinations to question their business model.

Tom Aussems 1/28/21 Tom Aussems 1/28/21

New Zealand Jokingly Tells Tourists to Stop Copying Social Media Influencers' Photos

The country's tourism agency is encouraging people not to travel “under the social influence”.

Tom Aussems 1/12/21 Tom Aussems 1/12/21

The Best Sustainable Travel Destinations for 2021

Travel has taken a back seat in 2020 and may well take a while to fully recover. But when it does, sustainability should be at the forefront of our minds. There’s a growing trend to blend the fun of a trip abroad with the pressing need for ecofriendly travel that makes you feel good. Here are Culture Trip’s picks of dreamy destinations that will provide much-needed wanderlust in 2021, and help you limit your carbon footprint in the process.

Tom Aussems 11/19/20 Tom Aussems 11/19/20

How can destinations spread demand?

In this series, the World Travel & Tourism Council looks at how over popular destinations can find ways to spread demand, encouraging people to visit at less busy times.

Let’s reinvent travel.