Enhancing Destinations: The Role of Local Products in Sustainable Tourism
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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Wilderness-Friendly Travel
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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Is There Such a Thing as Ethical Wildlife Tourism?
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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Does Sustainable Tourism Truly Exist?
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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The Mayan Train – Environment or Economy?
Controversy: the construction of an environmentally friendly transport method destroys the environment. Mexico – stereotypically the land of cacti, tacos
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Instagram – opportunity or threat to conservation?
Using social media can sometimes seem like shutting yourself off from the outside world. But what if it could have
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Happy World Tourism Day!
On 27 of September we celebrate World Tourism Day. One of the modern directions of the tourism is Smart Tourism.
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Bhutan: the carbon-negative country protecting Wilderness in its constitution
A small Himalayan kingdom is leading the way in environmental policies that truly protect wild spaces. Bhutan is a little
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International Banks threaten the High Caucasus
The European Wilderness Society is in touch with numerous Wilderness advocates all over the world and has already dedicated a
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10th Meeting of the Carpathian Convention Working Group on Sustainable Tourism
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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Successful completion of the Clean up project in Ukraine
Last month, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has approved the final report of the project “Clean up Synevyr National
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How can hiking guides support sustainable tourism in protected areas?
You will find hiking guides in many protected areas in Europe. They are there to inform and guide visitors, while
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Education on Sustainable tourism in Carpathians
Sustainable tourism in the Carpathians is currently gaining more and more momentum. It is true, especially now, when the number
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Spend an award-winning night in the wild
Have you ever wondered how it feels to spend a night in Wilderness? In Germany, a project of the Kellerwald-Edersee
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Final events of the project “Clean up Synevyr, Ukraine”
The project “Clean up Synevyr National Nature Park, Ukraine” is reaching its final phase. Together with our local partners, we
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Sharing experience in sustainable tourism development between the Centralparks and CEETO projects
The Centralparks project team is always looking forward to sharing knowledge and experience with other projects, adopting successful practices and
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Visit to Yavirnyk tourist shelter in Ukriane
European Wilderness Society visited one of the last tourist shelters in Ukrainian Carpathians and discussed coopration with local NGO “Carpathian trails”
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Protected areas in Lithuania: Part 3 – Regional parks and State reserves
In the series of postings, we are presenting the colourful system of protected areas in Lithuania. This week’s topic is
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Have ski resorts reached their expiration date?
Recently, we reported about the planned enlargement of two ski resorts in the Apennines. The project earned massive criticism because
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Online consulting for protected areas
Our recent highly successful Online Ranger training course inspired us to create even more joint online activities. The training course
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