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From Biodiversity Conservation to Resilient Destinations: Connecting Research, Education and Sustainable Tourism20 min read
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From Biodiversity Conservation to Resilient Destinations: Connecting Research, Education and Sustainable Tourism

Ecotourism, education, and applied research create lasting value when communities are partners, conservation is the foundation, and knowledge moves from publication into tools, partnerships, and decisions that destinations can actually use.

Dr. Zoëgné Luyt
Dr. Zoëgné LuytFounding Advisor | Tourism & Nature Management Academic | South Africa & Germany
September 17, 2026
From Special Request to Standard: Plant-Forward Dining, the Veto Vote, and Accountable Hospitality12 min read
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From Special Request to Standard: Plant-Forward Dining, the Veto Vote, and Accountable Hospitality

Sustainability and inclusive dining stop being niche add-ons when hotels treat plant-forward menus as a product decision — with trained teams, credible certification, and an offering strong enough to win the group’s Veto Vote.

Meredith Marin
Meredith MarinCo-Founder & Executive Director, Vegan Hospitality | Hospitality Strategist
September 17, 2026
Strong Destinations Are Built by People: Connecting Universities, Communities, and Jordan’s Tourism Future16 min read
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Strong Destinations Are Built by People: Connecting Universities, Communities, and Jordan’s Tourism Future

Jordan’s tourism future depends on investing in people as much as places — connecting universities, industry, government, and communities so destinations become more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable.

Dr. Muna Slehat
Dr. Muna SlehatAssociate Professor of Tourism Management | University of Jordan
September 17, 2026
Tourism Standards for Sustainable & Competitive Destinations14 min read
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Tourism Standards for Sustainable & Competitive Destinations

Sustainable tourism succeeds when destinations treat people as the industry’s greatest strength, convert theory into measurable standards, and make local communities full partners — so authenticity, competitiveness, and long-term viability reinforce one another.

Teona Nemsitsveridze
Teona NemsitsveridzeSustainable Tourism & Hospitality Strategist | Standards Advocate | Destination Development Expert
September 16, 2026
Tourism That Protects Place: Environmental Standards, Heritage, and Sustainable Development in Saudi Arabia12 min read
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Tourism That Protects Place: Environmental Standards, Heritage, and Sustainable Development in Saudi Arabia

Meaningful environmental impact depends on influencing society, raising awareness, and embedding environmental security in legislation — while tourism institutions must develop destinations to internationally recognised standards without compromising heritage or nature.

Dr. Sahar AlhamediEnvironmental Sustainability Consultant | Environmental Innovation | Green Projects | Saudi Arabia
September 16, 2026

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