Responsible Tourism
-
Environment
Understanding Environmental Tourism – Part 1
Understanding Environmental Tourism This series on Environmental Tourism is published in three parts. Part 1 deals with the main impact…
Read More » -
Environment
Understanding Environmental Tourism – Part 2
Part 1 in this series covers environmental impacts. Part 2 deals with the environmental impacts of tourism from a global perspective. Environmental Impacts…
Read More » -
Environment
Understanding Environmental Tourism – Part 3
Part 1 in this series covered environmental impacts, while Part 2 dealt with the environmental impacts of tourism from a global perspective.…
Read More » -
Sustainable Tourism
LUX Resorts and Hotels
LUX* Resorts and Hotels has embarked on a journey towards a carbon-clean future, known as ‘Tread Lightly’. Working with Ecosur…
Read More » -
Sustainable Tourism
How to Tread Lightly in Ecotourism
As a travel writer, I’ve visited many sustainable tourism destinations and eco-friendly hotels across the world. They’re doing their bit…
Read More » -
Events
Sustainable Tourism at WTM Africa
Cape Town. 18 February 2020 – WTM Africa 2020 is tackling sustainable tourism at macro and micro levels this year,…
Read More » -
food
Food Waste in Tourism
Food waste in tourism is a bigger issue than previously thought There are major gaps in how food waste in…
Read More » -
Niche Tourism
Ecotourism: A Case Study
Ecotourism is about uniting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. This means that tourists who participate in ecotourism activities want reassurance…
Read More » -
Tourism
How to source local fair trade goods and products
Most tourism service suppliers want to support locally produced goods and products that ascribe to fair trade principles, but actually…
Read More » -
Trade News
2019 African Responsible Tourism Awards Finalists
Cape Town, 02 April 2019 – Better Tourism Africa has announced the finalists for the 2019 African Responsible Tourism Awards…
Read More » -
Conservation
Major Boost for Responsible Tourism in Conservation
The signing of a historic Cooperative Agreement between Kruger National Park and private reserves, state reserves and communal areas on…
Read More » -
Trade News
Stormsriver Adventures Awarded Certificate of Excellence
TSITSIKAMMA, South Africa, 16 July 2018 – Stormsriver Adventures (SRA) has once again excelled as an excellent tourist attraction by being…
Read More » -
Niche Tourism
The Importance of Responsible Tourism in Africa
Tourism, wherever it is aimed, brings with it challenges and can have a negative impact on the local area and…
Read More » -
Accolades
2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards Finalists
A luxury island in Seychelles, a cultural experience among the Maasai in Kenya and a township experience in Namibia are…
Read More » -
Sustainable Tourism
5 Ways to Make Your African Vacation Greener
Sustainable tourism means that you leave as little of a carbon footprint as possible when you are vacationing. A green vacation…
Read More » -
Sustainable Tourism News
Wildlife ACT Gains Fair Trade Certification
Wildlife ACT, an award-winning conservation organisation that utilises volunteers to help track and monitor endangered wildlife, has been certified by…
Read More » -
Accolades
Umlani Bushcamp Wins Gold at #LilizelaAwards17
There’s a reason why Fair Trade Tourism certified Umlani Bushcamp has been voted Best 3-Star Lodge in South Africa at…
Read More » -
Sustainable Tourism
Eco-Friendly Lodges: Asilia Africa
Roho ya Selous, in the UNESCO world heritage site of Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania, is the latest addition…
Read More » -
Sustainable Tourism
Tour Operators’ Charter for Sustainable Tourism
The important role that Tour Operators play in lowering the impact of mass tourism on local communities, economies and natural…
Read More » -
Sustainable Tourism
Why Join the Fair Trade Tourism?
In an industry regarded as being critical to economic growth and development and one that offers such potential for the…
Read More » -
Sustainable Tourism
Eco-Friendly Hotels: The Mantis Collection
The Mantis Collection, comprised of hotels, eco-escapes and lifestyle resorts, is deeply rooted in African conservation; with a vision for…
Read More » -
Trade News
6 Tips for Responsible Travel
While South Africans are by no means in the same league as other international tourists we can all do our…
Read More » -
Sustainable Tourism
Eco-Friendly Game Reserve: Shamwari
Shamwari Game Reserve, the pride of South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, is one of the largest malaria-free Big-5 private game…
Read More » -
Sustainable Tourism
Fair Trade Tourism Joins #IYSTD2017 Initiative
Fair Trade Tourism has partnered with TourismTattler.com in supporting Africa’s contribution to the aims and aspirations of the UNWTO 2017…
Read More » -
Sustainable Tourism
Blood Lions & Coffee Shack Win ARTA17
Cape Town, 20 April 2017 – A hard-hitting documentary on the plight of lions in tourism and a small backpacker…
Read More » -
Sustainable Tourism
Advancing Sustainable Tourism in Africa
As an international influence for travel in the content of Africa, TourismTattler.com has joined global media in promoting the aims…
Read More » -
Sustainable Tourism
Eco-Friendly Sustainable Tourism Icons
Launching Africa’s sustainable tourism gems this month with a selection of eco-friendly hotels and lodges, Tourism Tattler has partnered with…
Read More » -
Niche Tourism
Taking Responsible Tourism to China
Deborah Calmeyer is a woman on a mission. She is the first South African businesswoman to speak at the prestigious…
Read More » -
Trade News
WESGRO to Sponsor African Responsible Tourism Awards
The World Responsible Tourism Awards has announced the launch of the African Responsible Tourism Awards in partnership with World Travel…
Read More » -
Trade News
Conference on Responsible Tourism
The 11th International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations (RTD11) will be held on 14 and 15 April 2015 at…
Read More » -
How to Apply Responsible Tourism Practices
The benefits derived from responsible tourism practices are well documented, but in practice the implementation of these principles can be…
Read More » -
Responsible Tourism
Green VoiceMap Routes launched in South Africa
The City of Cape Town has taken the lead by launching the first Responsible Tourism Green audio-walk on 28 November…
Read More » -
Trade News
Sustainable Tourism Awareness Workshop
City: Pretoria Date: Thursday 26 June 2014 Time: 9h30—13h00 Venue: The Capital Hotel School and Training Academy, 919 Stanza Bopape…
Read More »
