In this series, we’re examining the challenges faced by tourism destinations today. This installment will focus on how innovators across the globe are stepping up to protect invaluable cultural, social, and natural assets while improving the quality of life for a destination’s residents.
Tourism has grown dramatically over the last 20 years, driving economic growth in many locations worldwide. Yet local businesses and communities are often left out, with little connection to the tourism economy. Can destinations and conservation areas provide tangible benefits to their communities and support the development of sustainable business? We’ll explore how sustainable tourism can reach communities, why land equity is essential to this process, and how social enterprises can link together to create inclusive global supply chains.
