Dolphin whisperer U Aung Thinn taps a hand-carved stick on the side of his slender boat and patiently waits. As he spots the dolphins’ grey arches gracefully moving towards him, […]
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has begun using the online tourism management system ‘Local Kit’, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of and add value
TAT using online management system Local Kit to enhance community tourism Read More
Our pick of community projects, homestays, ethical tours, working holidays and trips that benefit women’s charities and initiatives. Five of the best community tourism projects worldwide Thailand Originally set up
Holidays that make a difference: 25 ethical trips in the UK and worldwide Read More
Crafts centre Ock Pop Tok started with five weavers and now supports 500 artisans across the country. Mae Thao Zuzong holds a copper ink pen above hot coal embers. She
Southwest China’s Yunnan Province has been trying to make the best use of local landscape, to help poverty-stricken people in mountainous areas. The practice, though not the most critical measure
Rural tourism helps poverty alleviation in SW China Read More
Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) Executive director Jens Thraenhart was invited to give a talk at the international college of Mahidol University about responsible tourism strategies in the Mekong Region to promote
MTCO Executive director to give a talk at Mahidol University Read More
HE Mr Weerasak Kowsurat, Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand brought the staff to the Bang Ka Chao community area to clean up and collect the garbage in order to
Thailand Tourism Minister to lead responsible tourism project at ‘Bang Ka Chao’ Read More
Innovative conservation initiatives to protect fragile marine and land habitats on an island in the Mergui Archipelago have been applauded by Myanmar’s leader and key ministers during a recent inspection
Conservation-led tourism at southern Myanmar praised during inspection Read More
Responsible tourism forms important storyline within each episode that leads to sustainability. Bangkok, 22 February 2019 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is seeking to inspire environmental, cultural and
TATs “The Seasons” documentary series inspires responsible tourism Read More
Those looking to be more conscientious travellers have a lot of options, but what do all these sustainable-travel terms actually mean? Use Culture Trip’s guide to find the earth-friendly travel
The Differences Between Green Tourism, Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Read More
You may live a sustainable lifestyle at home, but what about while on vacation? Here are some practical steps you can take to limit your impact on the environment. Even
How to Be a Green Traveler Read More
In Thailand, Vietnam and across Asia, these eco-lodges and hotels are recycling, composting and reclaiming to reduce their impact on the environment. The Yard Hostel, Bangkok, Thailand Yes, some of
10 of the best sustainable hotels in south-east Asia Read More
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION After collecting public nominations for responsible and sustainable travel experiences in the Greater Mekong Subregion, the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office has announced its selectees for
