Destination Scorecards – Transparent Sustainability standards for Destinations

Destination Scorecards – Transparent Sustainability standards for Destinations

© Good Travel Guide, Oct 2022 When it comes to sustainability it is important to be transparent. Transparency, builds trust and shows what an organisation believes in and what they are working on to improve. If you’re anything like us at the Good Travel Guide, you are becoming more aware of what is honest and…

Olympic games – Is this the most sustainable Olympics ever?

Olympic games – Is this the most sustainable Olympics ever?

© Good Travel Guide, August 2021Author: Louise de Hemmer Olympic medals made from recycled smartphones and laptops donated by the public, athletes sleeping on recycled cardboard beds, podiums made from recycled plastic, the torchbearer uniforms made from recycled Coca Cola bottles, a hydrogen fueled Olympic torch created with aluminium that comes from the construction waste…

How to promote your sustainable attributes without promoting them – Marketing tips for sustainable destinations

How to promote your sustainable attributes without promoting them – Marketing tips for sustainable destinations

© Good Travel Guide, September 2021Author: Daniela Miranda Even though Marketing practices are often associated with consumerism and unnecessary expenses (Font and McCabe, 2017), destinations need to market themselves in order to attract tourists. Before the pandemic, the tourism industry was booming with the number of international flights growing year on year. With destinations suffering from overtourism…

5G Towers in the Rice Fields: Sacrificing Landscapes for Deeper Pockets.

5G Towers in the Rice Fields: Sacrificing Landscapes for Deeper Pockets.

© Good Travel Guide, November 2021Author: Ken Drew Thailand is a dream holiday destination for many and it’s been featured in many Hollywood films. You’ve heard about the beautiful beaches, temples, and wide landscapes, but maybe you haven’t heard about the economic and cultural impact that China has on it. The rapid adoption of Fifth…

14 days in Slovenia with public transport (Part I)

14 days in Slovenia with public transport (Part I)

© Good Travel Guide, November 2021 by Nika Šinigoj If you have ever heard about Slovenia, skiing, spectacular caves and abundant green forests will pop up in your mind. Slovenia is located in Central Europe and well-known for its rich culture, customs, language and the marvelous landscapes and so forth. 60% of Slovenia is covered…

How tourism can enhance community development: the case of Futaleufú, Nan, Tivat and Jingzaijiao

How tourism can enhance community development: the case of Futaleufú, Nan, Tivat and Jingzaijiao

© Good Travel Guide, November 2021Author: Lucia Roldan When we think about how to build a more sustainable tourism, the words pollution, waste and therefore, how to preserve the environment often come to mind. But what about the people who live in the destinations? How can residents be empowered by tourism? Is community an important pillar? By sharing 4…

Scorecards, Not Eco-Labels, Will Show You Where To Find Real Eco-Hotels

Scorecards, Not Eco-Labels, Will Show You Where To Find Real Eco-Hotels

Ken Drew© Good Travel Guide, November  20228 min to read There is no world police to punish countries for allowing local businesses to take fresh water away from locals so that tourists can have a half-hour-long steamy shower. There’s no penalty for toilet and sink water to be flushed out to beaches and rivers where…

Plastic-free Weekend Getaway Hacks You Haven’t Heard Of (and the story behind them)

Plastic-free Weekend Getaway Hacks You Haven’t Heard Of (and the story behind them)

© Good Travel Guide, February 2022 by Ken Drew Do you travel on the weekend and want to reduce your plastic waste? As much as we love and respect Mother Earth, most of us probably don’t want to scrub dishes in a hotel sink to rid ourselves of guilt from using eco-system murdering plastics.  It’s tempting…

Environment & Climate action: The case of Townsville City, Augusta Margaret River and Menorca Biosphere Reserve

Environment & Climate action: The case of Townsville City, Augusta Margaret River and Menorca Biosphere Reserve

© Good Travel Guide, March 2022Author: Lucia Roldan On this occasion, we will travel from Australia to Spain to discover three examples of environmental and climate action taken in the aftermath of the pandemic.  Townsville City, Australia Let’s start with Townsville City, in Australia, an industrial city linked to mining and manufacturing, that had to…

Is Voluntourism Sustainable? Insights into a multi-million dollar industry

Is Voluntourism Sustainable? Insights into a multi-million dollar industry

© Good Travel Guide, April 2022Author: Cecilia and Ken Before you learn about the dark side of the voluntourism industry and learn how to choose a good volunteer program, we want to know that we have been in your shoes before.  Committing to the right volunteer program is a daunting task. It’s not just your vacation…

Will Europe’s vast Railway expansion lead to a shift in sustainable transportation?

Will Europe’s vast Railway expansion lead to a shift in sustainable transportation?

Question: Which creates the least amount of C02 per passenger? A train or a plane?  There are a lot of variables to consider, so, let’s take, for example, Ron going from London to Paris by train and Danita going the same route by plane. Answer: the train.  Even if it’s a diesel-powered non-high-speed train, it’s…

Is Sustainable Gastronomy Possible? Here’s the Truth about the Food Production Chain.

Is Sustainable Gastronomy Possible? Here’s the Truth about the Food Production Chain.

© Good Travel Guide, July 2022Author: Cecilia Gastronomy is the study of the relationship between food and culture. Sustainable Gastronomy is the community-benefiting and planet-protecting network of farmers and diverse businesses that together brings farm to frying pan. A research blog by the Good Travel Guide takes you inside the food industry and disassembles it…