Disadvantaged social groups, Families, Inclusion, Inclusion +4 18 November 2026 Putting social sustainability at the heart of tourism policies How can social sustainability become a fully-fledged component of tourism policies, when public strategies are currently largely shaped by the…
Accessibility, Best practices, Education, Environment +11 4 November 2026 Behavioural design and responsible tourism: insights from ISTO’s webinar with Milena Nikolova How can we encourage more responsible behaviour among travellers without multiplying rules, instructions and reminders? This question was at the…
Community-based tourism, Environment, Fair business, Host communities +3 28 October 2026 Can community-based tourism help keep rural areas alive? How can tourism help people remain in their communities rather than simply attract visitors? This was the central question explored…
Environment, Host communities, Inclusion, Living costs +9 21 October 2026 Living in destinations: ISTO explores the role of residents in shaping more sustainable and participatory tourism in Europe During the ISTO European Forum held in Strasbourg on 26 March 2026, a round table brought together researchers and practitioners…
Environment, Fair business, Inclusion, Quality of life +2 14 October 2026 ISTO actively participates in the 3rd Social Tourism Congress of Sesc-DF in Brasília (Brazil) From September 24 to 26, Brasília hosted the 3rd Sesc-DF Social Tourism Congress, organized by the Social Service of Commerce…
Community-based tourism, Host communities, Inclusion, Inclusion +5 7 October 2026 Community-based tourism and gentrification: how can we protect the right to live in tourist destinations? On 17 March, the International Social Tourism Organisation (ISTO)'s Working Group on Community-Based and Fair Tourism, coordinated by Coralie Marti…
Environment, Fair business, Inclusion, Quality of life +1 30 September 2026 The Montreal Declaration : 30 years of a humanist vision of tourism In 2026, the International Social Tourism Organisation (ISTO) celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Montreal Declaration, one of the founding…
Best practices, Community-based tourism, Environment, Environment +1 23 September 2026 Ecotourism and community-based tourism: why nature conservation cannot be separated from local communities During its online session on 13 January, the International Social Tourism Organisation (ISTO)'s Working Group on Community and Fair Tourism,…
Children, Community-based tourism, Inclusion, Quality of life +7 16 September 2026 Lightening the mental load on vacation: practical tools for more egalitarian tourism Vacations are often associated with rest, relaxation, and disconnecting from daily life. Yet, for many women, going on vacation entail…
Accessibility, Community-based tourism, Fair Business, Inclusion +3 9 September 2026 From employability to agency: placing social sustainability at the heart of tourism development ISTO was invited to share its vision of social tourism at the "Destination Éco-Talents" seminar, held in Cyprus from August…
