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🌿 Sustainability in Tourism: A Collective Responsibility 🌿 Three of the four pillars of sustainability—human, environmental, and social—are the very foundation of Australia’s thriving tourism industry. Our incredible people, pristine natural environments, unique culture, and safe communities all contribute to the success of this sector. These elements, when balanced, lead to a financially viable and sustainable industry—the fourth pillar of sustainability. For sustainability to be truly impactful, it must be achievable, affordable, practical, and user-friendly. As tourism business owners, we have a responsibility to lead the way in driving sustainable practices within our industry. By doing our part, we can help pave the way for others, making the journey toward sustainability smoother for everyone. Imagine if we all shared our experiences, how much easier and more successful this journey would be for all of us. Let’s work together to create a sustainable future for tourism. #SustainabilityInTourism #TourismLeadership #EcoFriendlyTravel #SharedExperiences #FutureOfTourism

🙌 How wonderful news! My recent research highlights the pain point of the lack of standardisation of the industry's sustainability metrics, when it compares the sustainability reporting of various hotel operators 💔 It does make the benchmarking harder, but more importantly, it makes the industrial collaboration harder when each is chasing their own vision! Yes, we need a metric like RevPAR for measuring sustainability performance! To EFFECTIVELY move the needle. How wonderful news! 🙌 https://lnkd.in/dU9Wgu5K

Since today (Feb 29th) we get an "extra day", if you can spare a few minutes, can you help share your feedback on our survey? 😊 The teams at TrainingAid and Travindy are working together to build solutions to help destinations and tourism organisations effectively engage businesses in sustainability initiatives. Regardless of where you currently are on your sustainability journey, stakeholder engagement is a key part of advancing your efforts. The more companies, partners and members become engaged in sustainability, the more effective you will be in elevating sustainability practices across your network. We’d like to deepen our understanding of this critical aspect of sustainability efforts, so we can create effective solutions for scaling sustainability efforts. Currently gathering feedback from destination organisations, industry networks, tour operators and OTAs. Please see the surveys below for: 👉 Tour operators and OTAs: Engaging suppliers in sustainability initiatives https://lnkd.in/ggXPnacu 👉Destination organisations: Engaging tourism businesses in sustainability https://lnkd.in/g8rpKak6 Thank you in advance for your time and input! 🙏 (Please see more information on what we're doing and why here: https://lnkd.in/geAzh9Xw) Anula Galewska #SustainableTourism #StakeholderEngagement #Sustainability #TourismDestinations #TourismBusiness #SustainabilityManagement #DestinationManagement

Australia has recently implemented mandatory sustainability (ESG) reporting for big businesses, and it’s whispered that this will eventually flow down to small businesses, too. Although it might not be soon, it’s still useful to start considering your own activity related to sustainability (and that’s not just related to the environment). Ecotourism Australia & Destination NSW have an offer at the moment to access their S4S Scorecard for free if you’re a NSW tourism business, and we would encourage all of the businesses in the Riverina Murray to take advantage of this. At the very least just to help you consider what sustainability is all about, how it relates to what you do day-to-day, and what might be to come.

This Earth Day, we are looking towards a greener future for our visitors to Western Australia.    We recently announced a ‘Dream Decade’ for #WAtheDreamState, with the unveiling of the WA Visitor Economy Strategy 2033 (WAVES 2033) — a new vision for Western Australia, ‘to be recognised as a world-class destination that immerses people in its unique cultures, communities and environment.’      Sustainability is a key pillar within the WAVES 2033 strategy, and it is increasingly influencing traveller choices in terms of where to go, how to get there, where to stay and which experiences they engage with at the destination.     Key areas in our WAVES 2033 strategy include growing a sustainable business tourism sector, and supporting sustainable and unique accommodation offerings, attractions and experiences in and around Protected Areas.    Find out more about our WAVES 2033 strategy 👉 https://bit.ly/49L0wsz Image credit: Frances Andrijich 

Does your city or region hold or aspire to a sustainability certification? The organisations that have together sustainability-certified more than 19 000 of the world’s leading travel and tourism enterprises, organisations, and destinations have good news for you! Not only has their work over time "allowed the travel and #tourismindustry to comply with the industry-recognised #standard for #sustainabletourism ... promoting more respectful and #resilientbusiness models", but they're now participating in a #globalcollaboration of leading certification organisations dedicated to developing it further. https://lnkd.in/gyMxH9Yg #transparency #integrity #credibility #achievable #affordable #affordablesustainability #continuousimprovement #EuropeanUnionGreenClaimsDirective #GreenClaimsDirective #GCD #EUGCD #bettertogether Green Key International Blue Flag International Foundation for Environmental Education Via Inge Krogh Larsen, Relationship Manager, Nordic Region, Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement)

Trends and Opportunities for Eco-Tourism in the Future The eco-tourism sector is always changing, and it's interesting to consider the upcoming potential and trends. 🌿 One of the most significant changes we're witnessing is the rise in desire for genuine, immersive experiences that let visitors engage with the environment and local people. 🌍 Businesses in the eco-tourism sector have to focus on developing distinctive, customised experiences that put sustainability and cultural sensitivity foremost in order to adjust to these shifting consumer tastes. 🌴 This might involve collaborating with local organisations, putting eco-friendly policies into place, and providing programmes that encourage conservation and environmental awareness. We would want to know what you think the future holds for ecotourism! Which developments do you anticipate reshaping the sector in the years to come?  #EcoTourism #TravelTrends #Sustainability #Innovation #FutureTourism

In an era where travelers increasingly seek eco-conscious options, developing a sustainability strategy is crucial for the long-term success of tourism businesses. Sustainability Strategy Development helps align business operations with environmental goals, ensuring resource efficiency and minimal ecological footprint. Not only does this approach boost the business's reputation, but it also opens new markets to eco-conscious travelers. By integrating sustainable practices into day-to-day operations, tourism companies can reduce costs, comply with regulations, and build stronger connections with local communities. This holistic strategy leads to resilient business models that can adapt to both environmental and market shifts. A well-crafted sustainability strategy not only improves a company’s competitive edge but also fosters long-term profitability. It integrates sustainability into every layer of the business—supply chain management, customer engagement, and even the development of new tourism products. Ultimately, sustainability strategy development allows companies to do more than just follow trends—it lets them lead the way in a growing movement toward a greener, more responsible future. #SustainableTourism #StrategyDevelopment #EcoTourism #ResponsibleTravel #Greentourism

What influences sustainability in the accommodation businesses? Help us find out! It’s your voice and our data! 🌍 🏨 📣 Through an in-depth empirical study involving at least 250+ small and medium accommodation businesses across five European countries (Italy, Spain, Greece, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina), we aim to identify the key factors that influence the adoption of sustainability standards. Our research combines both qualitative and quantitative approaches, offering valuable insights for stakeholders in the tourism industry. We have created a survey to assess the current level of sustainability in the accommodation sector across the Euro-Med region aiming to identify the needs of accommodation businesses in their journey towards increased sustainability. Your insights are key to shaping a more sustainable future for the hospitality industry. Together, we’re building a greener path forward, one step at a time. Thank you for being part of the journey and we invite you to take a moment and fill out this survey! 🌿#MAST #Sustainabletourism #accommodationsector https://buff.ly/4cUi2MC Stay tuned for insights and see how tomorrow’s hotels are being shaped today! 💡✨