Digital Edition: Healing the gap between visitor and host

Issue Date: May 16, 2022

In this issue of Canadian Travel Press, Angela Nagy, CEO of GreenStep Solutions observes that: “Over the past decade or two, there have been many terms used to describe tourism that is better for people and the environment. Some of the most common terms include eco-tourism, responsible tourism, and most recently, the term “regenerative” tourism has emerged.” Nagy explains that: “I started GreenStep in 2008 to help businesses measure and improve their sustainability performance, and reduce their environmental impacts and carbon footprint. And she continued: “For the travel sector, we provide assessments, certifications, training, and expert guidance in these areas, to help tourism businesses meet the growing traveler and corporate demand for responsible business.”

Responsible Tourism: Healing the gap between visitor and host

As ITAC’s Genevieve Huneault sees it “responsible tourism is a way for Indigenous peoples and communities to heal the gap between visitor and host (from a place of reconciliation), it also brings the community together

Hawai‘i targeting the mindful traveller with vision of Mālama

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s Kalani Ka‘ana‘ana observes that: “Through our joint efforts we want to target the mindful traveller – those who respect the culture and environment of the places they visit and seek to explore responsibly.”

Sheraton Transforming To Respond To Demand

Amanda Nichols of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts said: “our re-designed properties afford people the opportunity to connect with their professional communities – in person or virtually – with inviting spaces designed for bringing people together.”

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