Cyclone Ditwah exposes climate risks to nature-based tourism in Sri Lanka

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In late November, Cyclone Ditwah triggered landslides and flooding across Sri Lanka’s biodiversity-rich hill country, disrupting nature-based tourism during the peak travel season. UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Knuckles Conservation Forest, Horton Plains and Peak Wilderness, faced trail closures, access restrictions and infrastructure damage. Popular destinations faced cancellations andContinue Reading

Ranakpur–Jawai Bandh Festival 2025 Boosts Tourism and Local Engagement

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The RanakpurJawai Bandh Festival 2025, held on 2122 December, was a major success, showcasing the regions culture, heritage, adventure, and natural beauty. With activities ranging from plantation drives and jeep safaris to cultural evenings, handicraft exhibitions, and adventure sports, the festival drew strong tourist participation and boosted local business andContinue Reading

100% of RIU’s hotels have the ECOSTARS certification, an important sustainability milestone

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RIU Hotels & Resorts has achieved the ECOSTARS certification for all of its operational establishments, becoming the first hotel chain worldwide to accomplish this feat. This global certification reaffirms the Mallorcan chain’s commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism, and this milestone, which was originally planned for 2026 as part ofContinue Reading

Photo tourism threatens rare galaxy frog population in India’s Western Ghats

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A population of rare galaxy frogs disappeared from India’s Western Ghats after photographers overturned logs, trampled vegetation and handled animals improperly, a new study reports. Researchers suggest managing photography tourism with measures such as restricting animal capture and handling, limiting the use of high-intensity lights, avoiding habitat disturbance, training licensedContinue Reading

New Zealand’s Tourism Momentum Builds Despite Uneven Market Gains in November 2025

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New Zealand’s Tourism Momentum Builds Despite Uneven Market Gains in November 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash    New Zealand’s hotel sector delivered one of its strongest months in several years in November 2025. In November 2025, high occupancies and record average rates were reported across the country according to Hotel DataContinue Reading

From sustainability to sleep tourism and convenience to connectivity: five essentials shaping the future of the Middle East’s hospitality sector

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The era of scaling hospitality businesses simply by counting rooms is over, according to The Bench, organisers of Future Hospitality Summit, which says that the future of hospitality lies in creating integrated ecosystems, lifestyle platforms and purpose-driven destinations. After nearly 1,600 hospitality leaders from more than 70 countries checked inContinue Reading

In Peru, community-led camera trapping boosts conservation and ecotourism

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Community members in Alto Mayo, Peru, are protecting 4,000 hectares (nearly 10,000 acres) of unique wetland forest by combining sustainable ecotourism, scientific research and participatory management of the territory. In the Tingana Conservation Concession, visitors explore the flooded forests by canoe and learn about sustainable agriculture and local species, whileContinue Reading

Marquis Who’s Who Honors Kenneth Schmitt for Leadership in Ecotourism and Sustainability

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Mr. Schmitt’s professional journey reflects a diverse and adaptive career marked by entrepreneurial spirit, intellectual exploration and resilience. KAHULUI, HI, December 15, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Kenneth Schmitt has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis ofContinue Reading

Tourism groups warn of fallout from Trump administration’s proposed social media screening rule

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Dec. 13, 2025, 10:30 AM EST The travel industry thought 2025 couldn’t get much worse. Las Vegas and New York watched as millions of tourists vanished. Border towns from Washington to Maine felt the sting of Canadian boycotts triggered by trade war tensions and President Donald Trump’s flippant comments aboutContinue Reading

New MMGY Study Reveals Diverse Travel Trends Among Latin American Travelers

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New MMGY Study Reveals Diverse Travel Trends Among Latin American Travelers – Image Credit MMGY    The “Portrait of Latin American International Travelers” study, conducted in October, surveyed 3,774 travelers from Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, and Peru. The research highlights significant differences in travel planning, booking, and priorities among theseContinue Reading