World Tourism Day, celebrated annually on September 27, is an opportunity to reflect on what traveling means to us. For

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Sustainable tourism is more than a trend—it is a necessary evolution of the travel industry. At its core, sustainable tourism

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15 Simple Tips to Reduce Your Climate Impact Travelling sustainably doesn’t have to be complicated. Even small, conscious choices can

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Thinking about a wildlife adventure on your next trip? You’re not alone! Wildlife tourism is incredibly popular, but it also

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Celebrate World Toilet Day! Discover how smart sanitation protects wilderness, supports communities, and makes outdoor adventures better.

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Zoos have always been a subject of both interest and debate. For some, they play a crucial role in conserving

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Sustainable tourism aims to reduce the negative impact of travel while protecting the environment and local cultures. However, with the increasing demand for international travel and challenges like overtourism and carbon emissions, true sustainability in tourism is hard to achieve. The COVID-19 pandemic gave the industry a brief pause, but with travel rebounding quickly, it’s clear that tourism isn't going away. The key is choosing the most sustainable options to protect destinations for future generations.

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SMARTOUR or the SMART Tourism Skills Initiative ERASMUS+ project is contributing to the further SMART tourism development. The main objective

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Since 1980 on 27th of September the World Tourism Day is traditionally celebrated. The Day was launched by the United

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In the framework of the SMARTOUR Erasmus+ project European Wilderness Society continues informing you about Smart and sustainable initiatives. One of them

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In the framework of the SMARTOUR Erasmus+ project European Wilderness Society continues informing you about Smart and sustainable initiatives. One

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In the framework of the SMARTOUR Erasmus+ project European Wilderness Society continues informing you about Smart and sustainable initiatives. One

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Smart tourism is becoming more in demand in Europe. Now cities and municipalities can submit their application for an EU

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Transhumance is a form of pastoralism or nomadism organized around the migration of livestock. The animals are moving between mountain pastures

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Controversy: the construction of an environmentally friendly transport method destroys the environment. Mexico – stereotypically the land of cacti, tacos

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Smartourism is becoming more and more popular and needed nowadays. Adaptation to new challenges and demands, digitalization, cultural heritage and

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On 27 of September we celebrate World Tourism Day. One of the modern directions of the tourism is Smart Tourism.

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On 12th and 13th of July partners of the SMARTOUR Erasmus+ project met in the touristic Slovakian town Banska Bystrica to discuss project progress and future steps

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On 1 June 2022, the first phase of the European Capitals of Smart Tourism 2023 competition was officially closed. 29 cities

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Join Smartourism educational Needs Assessment survey in Austria!

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The European Wilderness Society is in touch with numerous Wilderness advocates all over the world and has already dedicated a

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On 15th of April 2021, the 10th Meeting of the Carpathian Convention Working Group on Sustainable Tourism (WG Tourism) took place. The meeting

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Last month, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has approved the final report of the project “Clean up Synevyr National

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With life restricted, many people have turned to nature during recent months. Amongst others, cinemas, museums, cafes and other city

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The European Wilderness Society is gladly sharing a contribution from Alastair Watson, a Wilderness Advocate from United Kingdom. Alastair has

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This is the second part of a two-part article. Read the previous part to find out about backcountry touring’s effect on

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This is the first part of a two-part article. Check here for some tips on an environmentally friendly trip to

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You will find hiking guides in many protected areas in Europe. They are there to inform and guide visitors, while

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Sustainable tourism in the Carpathians is currently gaining more and more momentum. It is true, especially now, when the number

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The project “Clean up Synevyr National Nature Park, Ukraine” is reaching its final phase. Together with our local partners, we

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