As part of its national commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Costa Rica has made sustainable tourism a key component of its growth strategy. The Costa Rica Tourism Board has ...

Photo Caption: The Lakes of Covadonga are composed of two glacial lakes (Lake Enol and Lake Encina) located on the region of Asturias, Spain. Spain's tourism strategy is shifting from volume to value ...

This weekend, the much-anticipated third season of the HBO show White Lotus dropped its first episode. The show famously shows a dark side of tourism, illustrating the class divides between wealthy ...

Sustainable tourism is becoming not only a much-needed trend within the global travel and tourism industry, but also a necessity. From hotels taking steps to measure and reduce their energy, waste and ...

Spain's record-breaking popularity has put it front and center in the fight for sustainability in travel. In response, the Spanish government, regional authorities, and local tourism companies have ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel. Rwanda has a lot to celebrate this year. A century ago, in 1925, ...

Responsible tourism might sound like another travel buzzword, but understanding what it really means, and how to practice it, can transform your adventures from simple sightseeing into meaningful ...

Economically, tourism unhindered can create an uneven distribution of benefits and risk the strategic viability of the areas it depends on. Today's model is unsustainable. We need a paradigm shift—and ...

If you live in a tourist destination, you might dread the holiday invasion. Likewise, disgruntled tourists complain about crowded and polluted beaches, national parks or attractions. Overtourism is ...