News and Views

25th March

Destinations at Risk – new research

A report published today by the Travel Foundation, Cornell University’s Centre for Sustainable Global Enterprise and EplerWood International describes how destinations must uncover and account for tourism’s hidden costs, referred…

8th February

Five questions for destinations to ask about tourism

With good destination management, it is possible to avoid overtourism and build a thriving tourist industry that will last decades into the future.

23rd January

Top Sustainability Predictions for 2019

A round-up of travel industry predictions for the upcoming year.

9th October

Debate: How big an issue is over-tourism?

The Travel Foundation hosted a discussion among industry leaders about over tourism and what to do about it. Here's what they had to say...

8th October

The Travel Foundation develops ‘early-warning’ tool

The Travel Foundation has developed a risk-assessment tool to ‘flag’ potential environmental and socio-economic concerns in destinations. The tool should enable destination authorities and travel businesses identify long-term sustainability risks…

Why hotel developers need to think ahead

When developing a resort or destination, the lack of a long-term view can impact a project—and its surroundings—even well after it's been completed...