“I don't know if tourists actually have as much of an effect on the values of Bend as much as Bend has an effect on...
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How regional tourism impacts Tribal lands: Bend and Warm Springs Reservation
Jul 9, 2024 | Destination marketing strategy, DMO leadership
“We look out for our land base because this is all we've got, and because this is all we have, we need to take care of...
Why “complete communities” make more sustainable places
Jul 2, 2024 | Destination marketing strategy, Strategic planning
“I think in order to take care of a destination, it has to be a true partnership with the community.” — Ben Gordon...
New series: Europe’s travel leaders discuss the elephant in the room
Sep 28, 2023
“Don't only think about what you are doing and the impact that you can have within that little box. But see the...
Putting sustainability into practice in the Netherlands
Sep 21, 2023
“One of the biggest challenges we're now facing is how are we going to create tourism policies in a participative...
Building tourism’s circular economy in Friesland
Sep 19, 2023
“If you only focus on material flows and make that excellent, and don't think about biodiversity or energy or people...
Beyond overtourism: How Amsterdam defines visitors of value
Sep 14, 2023
“We're not a quality police. We're not saying, you're right, you're wrong. We're an open and tolerant city and that's...
The flight towards sustainability: Behind the scenes at KLM
Sep 7, 2023
“I think it is especially important that people that care for the environment, that care for this planet, are working...
How the Netherlands is charting a sustainable path for travel, tourism, and society
Sep 5, 2023
“Tourism and travel has a massive impact for better and for worse. And we really need to steer and guide that into the...
In the Netherlands, travel is a means to an end. Here’s why.
Aug 31, 2023
“So instead of looking at certain interests, look at the shared interest, look at the society's interest when it comes...
The world-changing adventures of Aspen Skiing Company
Aug 24, 2023
“When we talk about sustainability, we’re talking about being in business forever.” – Auden Schendler, Senior Vice...
Aspen’s thinking ahead about travel, transit, and transportation
Aug 22, 2023
“Technology only gets you so far, because transportation comes down to human behaviour and people having choices.” –...
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