Written by Angela Nagy In recent years, the global travel and tourism industry has begun a paradigm shift towards more conscientious and responsible practices. The terms “sustainable tourism,” “regenerative tourism,” and “ESG” (Environmental, Social, and Governance) have become an important part of tourism discourse, reflecting a growing awareness of the opportunity to harness tourism as …
Summary: This blog addresses destination stewardship and climate action, showcasing examples of the seven best practices leading tourism destinations are taking to improve their sustainability performance. Tourism businesses can follow these same steps within their own organizations, just on a smaller scale. Contributed by: Angela Nagy Destination sustainability, also known as destination stewardship, and measuring …
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Contributed by: GreenStep Solutions Image Credit: Sncewips Heritage Museum Over the past several years, land acknowledgements have become an important step towards reconciliation within the tourism sector. At the 2023 IMPACT Conference, Greg Hopf of Moccasin Trails, encouraged the industry to continue its journey of truth and reconciliation by taking additional steps beyond the land …
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It’s that time of year again, where drought conditions worsen across the country, while floods threaten and devastate others. Based on where you are located and how strongly those conditions are present in your community, response to drought from municipalities varies from recommendations to improve water conservation, to legal restrictions and outright banning on certain …
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“Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them” — A. A. Milne; author of Winnie-the-Pooh As summer approaches, many businesses and destinations are busy preparing for the seasonal influx of visitors. Across the country, tourism stakeholders are tending to the land, pruning trees, and planting flowers to create an inviting and visually appealing …
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This month we wanted to put together a list of book recommendations, to share as a resource for those interested in learning more about climate change, sustainability, or other related issues. We asked the GreenStep team for their favourite reads, and we were able to compile a list of amazing titles and authors. When it …
Sustainability has increasingly become an important value for visitors and is a key component of successful tourism businesses and a thriving tourism industry. In 2021, GreenStep launched the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge in partnership with the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, encouraging tourism businesses and destinations across the country to measure their sustainability performance using …
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It’s been almost two years of uncertainty and hardship as business leaders have faced the burdens and harsh realities of the pandemic. Despite what feels like a never-ending cycle of closures, restrictions and guidelines, it’s important to celebrate our past victories and set new goals and look to each other for inspiration throughout the coming …
