Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel. Tourism often gets a bad reputation for leaving a heavy footprint, ...

Trend insight: Secondary cities and experiential destinations (wine, culture, wellness) are outperforming traditional urban tourism. Example A traveler from North Carolina can now fly directly to ...

Wine tourism is becoming increasingly important for wine producers. In California it has been estimated to contribute $ 2 billion annually to the economy. The Wine Routes of Spain has increased ...

The WTTC Global Summit 2022 is taking place in Manila, Philippines The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and its partner, JLL, have worked in tandem to refresh and refine the original tourism ...

Responsible tourism might sound like another travel buzzword, but understanding what it really means, and how to practice it, can transform your adventures from simple sightseeing into meaningful ...

This weekend, the much-anticipated third season of the HBO show White Lotus dropped its first episode. The show famously shows a dark side of tourism, illustrating the class divides between wealthy ...

Is it even possible to be an ethical tourist anymore? Is it hypocritical to say you care about the environment while also loving travel? In this post I’ve rounded up 9 realistic tips from my own ...

Fundamental concerns are being raised. If tourism is to have a sustainable future, we need to reorient our focus and put the well-being and interests of local residents at the forefront. Tourism is ...

We have all been tourists, and therefore think we know what tourism is. In the modern world, tourism is viewed as an important industry, providing jobs and economic growth. At the same time, tourism ...