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Business Enterprise for Sustainable Travel (BEST): www.sustainabletravel.org/
BEST’s objective is
to serve as a leading source of knowledge on innovative travel and
tourism practices that advance business, community and travellers’
interests and which also support the economic and social
sustainability of destinations.
The sites “Case Study” page highlights examples of sustainable tourism in action in various locations around the world. The case studies demonstrate businesses, travelers and communities.
The “Resource Center” has a very useful list of acronyms used in the industry and by organizations in the field. The site also contains links to NGOs and other organizations that fund or are involved in tourism development. In addition there is a list of sustainable tourism awards that organizations may receive.
CI applies innovations in science, economics, policy and community participation to protect the Earth's richest regions of plant and animal diversity in major tropical wilderness areas and key marine ecosystems. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., CI works in more than 30 countries on four continents.
The 700 million tourists who travel internationally each year have a massive effect on natural environments and local communities. To recognize those extraordinary businesses and organizations that are role models of responsible travel, CI has teamed up with National Geographic Traveler magazine to present the World Legacy Award. CI has its own tourism projects and the organizations website contains information about these projects, but there is a limited amount of specific data on tourism. For example there are reports on the impacts of tourism on certain sites around the world but the reports tend to be on specific topical subjects and in very specific locations.
For general tourism related information on this site type “tourism” into the search engine on the CI main page. Most of this information refers to articles and press releases on the impacts of tourism or the CI’s World Legacy Awards program. For more specific information try typing a specific request into the search engine. There are also additional search areas such as “biodiversity” and “funding” that can be selected at the top of the search page once an initial search has been submitted.
For tourism programs involving CI look under the “Conservation Programs” drop down link at the top of the page. There are several program areas that contain information on specific tourism projects, or projects where tourism is a related issue. For Information about their specific tourism projects click on the “Ecotourism” program link. This page contains general information about ecotourism, CI’s Projects, spotlighted destinations, related ecotourism links and some general data but not a great deal of specific data on tourism.
DANTE - The Network for Sustainable Tourism Development
DANTE is a network of 15 initiatives and non-governmental organizations from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, specialized in tourism, environment and development. DANTE is a platform for exchange of knowledge and experience as well as co-operation for sustainable tourism development. DANTE actively and critically accompanies political processes in tourism at international, European and national levels. This includes the question of how and under which conditions tourism can contribute to sustainable development and what political framework is required.
The members of DANTE carry out analyses, provide special reports and co-operate in various contexts and with different emphases particularly in the fields of information and education, lobbying and campaigning. DANTE as a network is open to dialogue with the different stakeholders in tourism and provides competent advice, stimulus and practical guidance for the implementation of measures that contribute to sustainable development. The site provides links to tourism related organizations through its "Links" tab at the left side of the webpage.
Eco Club - the International Ecotourism Club, is a global Ecotourism cooperative with members in over 50 countries. The web page provides links and booking for ‘genuine’ ecotourism facilities around the world. Eco Club promotes genuine ecotourism with the goal of emancipating peoples and minds from the trappings of poverty & wealth alike, removing ignorance & prejudice of all types and promoting international equality, fraternity & liberty.
On the site one can find the cooperatives lodges, information about ecotourism, chat rooms and a "library" section that provides information about books on the subject of ecotourism and sustainable tourism. The site also lists "jobs" in the ecotourism filed This information can be reached through the tabs on the left side of the web page.
www.ecobusinesslinks.com/sustainable_development.htm
This site provides a great deal of information about, and links to, environmentally sustainable products, methods, case studies and much more. In relation to tourism specifically the most useful information can be found toward the bottom of the page under the heading "International (Environmental) Funding." This section provides links to organizations that fund 'green' development projects, mainly in the developing world but not exclusively.
The International Center for Responsible Tourism (ICRT):
The International Centre for Responsible Tourism is a post-graduate training and research centre based at the University of Greenwich and with a sister in South Africa. Under the “wedlinks” and “weblibrary” tabs at the top of the page one can find various online publications and resources on the subject of responsible tourism. In addition under the “Responsible Tourism” tab there is information about responsible tourism guidelines, products and other information for destinations and tour operators. The site also has a link to Voluntary Service Oversees (VSO), with information about their tourism specific projects.
The International Ecotourism Society:
Founded in 1990, TIES is the largest and oldest ecotourism organization in the world dedicated to generating and disseminating information about ecotourism. It currently has members in more than 70 countries. The organization's membership includes academics, consultants, conservation professionals and organizations, governments, architects, tour operators, lodge owners and managers, general development experts, and ecotourists. As a non-governmental organization, TIES is unique in its efforts to provide guidelines and standards, training, technical assistance, research and publications to foster sound ecotourism development join the growing ranks of ecotourism professionals who are working with the Society to make tourism a viable tool for conservation, poverty alleviation, protection of culture and bio-diversity, sustainable development and educational, as well as enjoyable, travel.
This site has useful information about the field of ecotourism, links to case study destinations and a database of tourism experts. The site also lists job opportunities on the left side of the page both within the organization and in others. The webpage has an online library, Information about past and ongoing projects, and research data about the filed of ecotourism. All these sites can be accessed on the left side of the webpage. The site also has “resources” for professionals, travelers, businesses and students. At the present time these specific sites are not fully developed but they are periodically updated. Training opportunities in this field can also be found under the “Training and Education” link.
International Tourism Partnership: http://www.internationaltourismpartnership.org
The International Tourism Partnership (ITP), a program of The Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) exists to inspire and provide global leadership for responsible business in hotels, travel and tourism. ITP builds on the success of the International Hotels Environment Initiative (IHEI) launched in 1992 and the Youth Career Initiative (YCI), a successful youth education program launched in 1995 in Asia.
The National Geographic Society: www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/sustainable
A comprehensive sustainable tourism resource center developed and maintained by the National Geographic Society. The links are divided into clearly defined sections, including tips and how-to tutorials and resources for sustainable travel products. Categories include resources for tourism professionals, travelers, residents and more general information about “sustainable” or “geotourism.” These sites have many related links and resources. The Society has a goal to increase knowledge about sustainable tourism and destination stewardship. The site also has information about rating certain tourism destinations around the world through the National Geographic Traveler magazine.
nature.org/aboutus/travel/ecotourism/
The Nature Conservancy has a dedicated ecotourism program that addresses how the objective of the organization could be met through sustainable tourism. According to their vision: "Ecotourism can provide much needed revenues for the protection of national parks and other natural areas, revenues that might not be available from other sources. Additionally, ecotourism can provide a viable economic development alternative for local communities with few other income-generating options. Moreover, ecotourism can increase the level of education and activism among travelers, making them more enthusiastic and effective agents of conservation."
The organizations web page contains general information about ecotourism, the organizations goals, programs, destinations that they are working with and articles on specific sites. The organization also makes some more specific tourism related data available on their “resources” page but this is limited to specific subjects. For example there are several documents on sustainable destination development and research conducted at a specific project site.
Developed in 1994 as a reporter's notebook Planeta.com pioneered online environmental and tourism reporting. The award-winning site provides a valuable public space for the development of conscientious travel and ecotourism that benefits multiple stakeholders, particularly travelers and locals. The site is best known for its online discussion forums, which are usually open to all interested parties.
The site has a great deal of information about tourism and environmental sustainability which can make it hard to navigate. For specific topic use the search engine link on the left side of the page. The site also offers a seminar on “mastering the web” that can be accessed through the search engine link. This tutorial assists professionals in utilizing the planeta.com web page to the fullest extent.
For general searches use the tabs on the left side of the page. The topics include:
The mission of the Rainforest Alliance is to protect ecosystems and the people and wildlife that depend on them by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Companies, cooperatives and landowners that participate in the organizations programs meet rigorous standards that conserve biodiversity and provide sustainable livelihoods. The Rainforest Alliance is working in 53 countries with farmers, foresters, lodge owners and tour operators -- people whose livelihoods depend on natural resources. From large multinational corporations to small, community-based indigenous groups, the organization transforms the way that food is cultivated, wood is harvested and travel is practiced. The organization runs a certification program for tourism, farm and forestry operations that ensures their environmental and social good practices.
For information about the Rainforest Alliances tourism projects, click on the “tourism” tab on the left side of the main page. The site contains information about sustainable tourism, case studies and the organizations certification program. The site also provides links to similar tourism related organizations, certification programs and tour operators. For information about the organizations education programs, which include tourism related subjects click on the “education” link on the left side of the page.
The Responsible Tourism Partnership: www.responsibletourismpartnership.org
The Responsible Tourism Partnership is a not-for-profit organization that works in partnerships to improve destinations for local people and their visitors. The organization brings together tourism businesses in originating markets and destinations to work with local communities and national and local government to create better places for local communities to live in and for tourists to visit. The Responsible Tourism Partnership uses a multi-stakeholder processes to engage local communities, tourism businesses and government to securing change in the tourism field.
The site has a web-ring page www.responsibletourismpartnership.org/webring.asp that is designed to enable people interested in tourism and poverty reduction to find the information which is available on the internet.
The Retour Foundations goal is to promote sustainable tourism: enjoyable for tourists, just to local communities, profitable for entrepreneurs and good for nature and the environment. The organizations aim is to provide up to date information about tourism issues for NGOs, governments, entrepreneurs, tour guides and other. The foundation is based in the Netherlands and so some of the information is in Dutch, however most if it is translated into English.
There is a great deal of information on the site about sustainable tourism practices, support organizations, development information and more. The side bar to the left of the page has clearly defined categories where one can find information. For links to a wide range of organizations that support tourism development and documentation about sustainable tourism click on the "Resource Center."
Tourism Cares for Tomorrow: www.tourismcaresfortomorrow.org/tourismcares
Tourism Cares for Tomorrow was formed by the consolidation of NTA's National Tourism Foundation and USTOA's Travelers Conservation Foundation. It is a non-profit that preserves, conserves and promotes the responsible use of our world's natural, cultural and historic treasures and supports education and research to help secure the positive future of travel and tourism worldwide.
WWF’s focus is to protect endangered species and their habitat. The organization is very focused on these species and has little information relating to tourism. On the organizations web page under “Global Challenges” there is a “Conservation Finance” department. Some of the publications and documents under this category relate to tourism but they are purely a section of a study and tend to be very specific to the organizations projects. There does not appear to be a lot of information on this site relating to tourism.
Sno-Isle Libraries: www.sno-isle.org/page/?ID=1149
An Online library site containing links and information about grants and research.
Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Center (CRC):
The Sustainable Tourism CRC is Australia's only scientific research and development facility, managing and delivering research to support the sustainability of both the Australian and the global tourism industry.
The Sustainable Tourism
CRC (STCRC) was established under the Australian Government's
Cooperative Research Centres Program to underpin the development of
a dynamic, internationally competitive, and sustainable tourism
industry. The STCRC is a not-for-profit company owned by its
industry, government and university partners.
Tourism Research Links - by Rene Waksburg:
This site is intended for use by tourism researchers. It contains extensive lists of links to organizations in the categories listed below and is a useful starting point to find tourism information:
World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC):
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is the forum for global business leaders comprising the presidents, chairs and CEOs of 100 of the world's foremost companies. It is the only body representing the private sector in all parts of the Travel & Tourism industry worldwide. WTTC's mission is to raise awareness of the full economic impact of the world's largest generator of wealth and jobs - Travel & Tourism. Governments are encouraged to unlock the industry's potential by adopting the Council's policy framework for sustainable tourism development.
The Council’s policy framework for sustainable tourism development can be found in the “Blueprint for New Tourism.” link at the left side of the organizations webpage. The document promotes travel & tourism as a partnership, delivering consistent results that match the needs of economies, local and regional authorities and local communities with those of business.
The webpage also has a “research” tab on the left side of the page that provides up to date statistical information on the global tourism industry as well as country and regional reports. "Regional Initiatives" can also be accessed through a link at the left side of the page and provides information about specific projects currently underway involving the WTTC.
The "Competitiveness Monitor" is the first research tool of its kind for Travel & Tourism decision-makers and investors to track the competitiveness of over 200 countries, it is a very useful gauge of a countries tourism strengths and weaknesses. The Competitiveness Monitor tracks a wide range of information, which indicates to what extent a country offers a competitive environment for Travel & Tourism development. Now entering its third year of development, the upgraded and expanded Monitor is based on the results of collaborative research between the World Travel & Tourism Council and the Christel DeHaan Tourism and Travel Research Institute at the University of Nottingham. The Competitiveness Monitor is based on a set of social and economic data that are available and comparable across all countries. Click on the link on the left side of the page to access the Competitiveness Monitor.
University of Hawaii at Manoa: School of Travel Industry Managment
The School of Travel Industry Management (TIM) is located on the University of Hawai'i's Manoa campus on Oahu. Its beautiful location, in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, is close to the world's fastest growing region for tourism and travel. The School is the leading professional institution in the development and dissemination of knowledge on all aspects of the travel industry in the Asia-Pacific. It is well-known for its diverse and highly-published faculty, who are very involved in research and service in addition to their teaching activities. The School specializes in the Asia-Pacific region, however its student body and faculty are from across the globe.
Tourism Development Corps: http://www.tdc-international.org/
Citizens Development Corps officially
launched a new division called the Tourism Development Corps(SM).
CDC has long been involved in tourism development through innovative
programs that it has implemented throughout the world. Recognizing
that the global travel and tourism industry has a powerful and
multi-sectoral impact on generating employment, revenue and economic
growth in developing countries, CDC has created TDC to provide
ground-breaking services to the countries in which it works.
VolunTourism:
This website was established to host information for the VolunTourism forum in Washington DC in early 2005. he site has information on VolunTourism and about the forum. For an overview of VounTourism go to www.voluntourism.org/background.html.
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