Republic of the Congo: An investigation by Omnia Strategy (a specialist Human Rights law firm led by Cherie Blair, hired by African Parks) following allegations (by Survival International and Mail on Sunday) of human rights abuses at Odzala National Park comitted by park guards against Baka community members, has concluded. The detailed findings and recommendations are being kept secret, however...Republic of the Congo: An investigation by Omnia Strategy (a specialist Human Rights law firm led by Cherie Blair, hired by African Parks) following allegations (by Survival International and Mail on Sunday) of human rights abuses at Odzala National Park comitted by park guards against Baka community members, has concluded. The detailed findings and recommendations are being kept secret, however in a press release, African Parks acknowledged that some Human Rights abuses did take place and that recommended operational changes will be effected. (www.africanparks.org/sites/default/files/African%2…) Omnia Strategy's press release is here: omniastrategy.com/wp-content/uploads/Omnia-Strateg… . Survival International's comments are at: www.survivalinternational.org/news/14205 Show more

Tanzania: The Zanzibar Tourism Commission (Web: www.zanzibartourism.go.tz) issued a stark 'reminder on proper dress code' to Hotels and Tour Operators holding them responsible if tourists do not cover up and threatening "establishments and individuals" with "strict penalties and legal actions" from May 1, 2025. The warning was posted on the Commissions' Facebook page. It is unclear what...Tanzania: The Zanzibar Tourism Commission (Web: www.zanzibartourism.go.tz) issued a stark 'reminder on proper dress code' to Hotels and Tour Operators holding them responsible if tourists do not cover up and threatening "establishments and individuals" with "strict penalties and legal actions" from May 1, 2025. The warning was posted on the Commissions' Facebook page. It is unclear what prompted this decision and if it means that penalties will also be applied to tourists. Show more

India: A group of Jenu Kuruba, the indigenous people evicted from Karnataka's Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, 40 years ago, have returned and started building houses the traditional way. Survival International has called on the Indian government not only to accept the fact, but to encourage more Jenu Kuruba to return "as tigers thrive alongside the Indigenous people". What is clear is that the fortress...India: A group of Jenu Kuruba, the indigenous people evicted from Karnataka's Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, 40 years ago, have returned and started building houses the traditional way. Survival International has called on the Indian government not only to accept the fact, but to encourage more Jenu Kuruba to return "as tigers thrive alongside the Indigenous people". What is clear is that the fortress conservation model - conservation without the people - needs radical rethinking! www.survivalinternational.org/news/14199 Show more

India: Evicted tribe re-occupies their homes inside famous tiger reserve, in landmark event

In unprecedented action, Jenu Kuruba people return to their forest at Nagarhole

MICE: According to Skift, the Trump administration's policies have already significantly disrupted the Meetings sector through DEI policy changes, tariffs and general uncertainty. meetings.skift.com/2025/04/29/trump-2-0-disrupts-m…

Trump 2.0 Disrupts Meetings Industry in First 100 Days

President Trump's second term began with a series of executive orders that immediately impacted the meetings industry. On Inauguration Day, January 20, President Donald Trump's…

The transition towards a Sustainable, Ecologic Tourism is only possible if it also involves safeguarding and defending Human Rights and Worker Rights, currently under attack worldwide. www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/04/global-huma…

Zante, a popular destination famous for its marine park and sea turtles, reportedly has serious issues with illegal hunting! Greece's Society for the Protection of Birds has called on the government to apply the law. ornithologiki.gr/en/public-awareness-education/inf…

Croatia: Controlling Cruiseship and Tour bus arrivals key elements in Dubrovnik's claimed success in tackling overtourism. www.ttgmedia.com/destinations/the-local-hero-who-f…

TTG - Destinations - The local hero who fixed Dubrovnik’s overcrowding problem

Agents no longer need to discourage clients from travelling here as the mayor tells TTG how he’s restoring the city’s damaged reputation

Vienna is the newest member of the UN Tourism’s International Network for Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO), joining another 46 destinations worldwide. www.unwto.org/observatories/vienna-sustainable-tou…

Vietnam: A joint project between UNDP and the Vietnam Tourism Association has reduced plastic waste by 35% in Ninh Binh and Hoi An within just three months of its pilot phase. vietnamnet.vn/en/tourists-shocked-by-rivers-of-tra…

Tourists shocked by ‘rivers of trash’ as Vietnam races to green its tourism

Vietnam’s green tourism faces urgent challenges as leaders call for unified reform.

County Clare is the first Irish county to be certified as sustainable by GSTC. The county includes the Burren & Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark. www.clarecoco.ie/your-council/[news]/clare-becomes…