Don’t follow the crowds: discovering Community Conscious Travel in Italy
In the early 1920s, Italy had fewer than a million international arrivals each year. By 2000, it was over 60 million. At its peak, almost 100 million people visited Italy in 2019, and tourism was more than 10% of the country’s economy. “Italy just has so much to offer,” says Andrea Grisdale, chief executive of Italian Connection Bellagio. “It’s all about the people”.
Travelling with Pride
LGBT+ travel is not only a means for exploration and leisure; it has become an influential market within the Travel & Tourism industry. As societal acceptance and equality continue to advance, LGBT+ people are increasingly comfortable expressing their identities openly, including during their travels.
5 ways you can make your next trip Nature Positive
Let’s debunk a myth about travel: it does not always have a detrimental impact on the environment. As a tourist, you can even become a force for good. If you engage in nature positive travel, you can aid the biodiversity of a region and support local communities along the way.
What are the benefits of travel for children?
Whether you are travelling abroad, exploring your local city for the day, camping overnight or discovering the great outdoors, any form of travel can prove advantageous for children and their future development. Find out why you should start planning your next family adventure now!
Astrostays: Creating sustainable livelihoods through Community-led Astro-Tourism
Let’s go on a cosmic journey… to the Himalayas. As nature-based tourism emerges strongly in a post-COVID world, Astro-tourism presents immense opportunities to create positive social, economic and conservation benefits.