The Atlantic Forest Great Reserve is a voluntary multi-stakeholder collaboration that brings together public authorities, private sector actors, local communities, NGOs, and academic institutions to promote nature-based tourism in the largest remaining continuous stretch of the Atlantic Forest. The initiative spans over 3 million hectares of conserved natural landscapes across 60 municipalities in the states […]

Despite the growth of globalization and e-commerce, fashion-related products — such as textiles, jewellery, perfumes, and accessories — still hold the greatest value when purchased at their destinations of origin. These items are more than souvenirs; they are powerful storytellers that connect travellers to the culture, history, and identity of places they visit.  Drawing on […]

DETOUR, co-funded by the European Union under the Single Market Programme (SMP), empowers tourism SMEs along European walking routes by accelerating their green and digital transition and reinforcing their role in sustainable and resilient tourism. From 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2027, it is developing a replicable model to strengthen rural tourism ecosystems along […]

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico — Playa Hotels & Resorts proudly celebrates a key milestone in its ongoing commitment to sustainability and community development through the Playa Cares initiative. In 2024, Playa Cares launched 11 regional projects across various destinations under one purpose: to tackle critical environmental and social challenges in partnership with local communities, nonprofits, and […]

“Tourism: Driving economic diversification and inclusion in LLDCs”  In 2019, prior to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, LLDCs received 50.2 million international tourists generating USD 22.6 billion in exports. Tourism represented 10% of total exports and an estimated 4% direct GDP. LLDCs accounted for 3.5% of all international tourist arrivals but only 1.3% of […]

In a quiet agricultural and forested town in Ibaraki Prefecture, a new model of sustainable tourism is taking root—one that doesn’t chase crowds but cultivates connection, preservation, and purpose. Launched in 2024, the Daigo Urushi Forestry & Kintsugi Workshop brings together international participants, municipal government, foresters, and local traditional artisans for a one-of-a-kind cultural immersion […]

Playa Hotels & Resorts has created Playa Cares, its own Sustainable Management System, the implementation of which seeks to comply with the following objectives in each of the destinations where we operate: • To make optimal use of environmental resources, while maintaining essential ecological processes, helping to conserve the natural heritage and biodiversity, and effectively […]

The HIKE project, funded by the EU under the Erasmus+ program, is designed to encourage healthier lifestyles through hiking along European cultural and historical trails. Launched on 1 April 2024 and spanning 18 months, this initiative merges physical activity with cultural discovery, aiming to enrich understanding of shared heritage and cultivate a community of hiking […]

This pilot project is focused on showing a balance between ecosystem conservation and food production, which is both possible and necessary in today´s world. The project connects hotel associates, guests and the community to food production and to the land in a unique way. In the gardens of Hilton La Romana, organic fruits, vegetables, and […]

The WEST NARA Wide Area Tourism Promotion Council is an organization comprised of eleven organizations: Ikaruga Town (the hub of the organization that is home to the World Cultural Heritage site of Horyu-ji Temple); Yamatokoriyama City; Heguri Town; Sango Town; Ando Town; Oji Town; Ikaruga Town Tourism Association; Yamatokoriyama City Tourism Association; Oji Town Tourism […]