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Ecotourism and community-based tourism: why nature conservation cannot be separated from local communities

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,…

From employability to agency: placing social sustainability at the heart of tourism development

Community-based tourism, Fair Business, Solidarity

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…

ISTO will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Montreal Declaration "Towards a Humanist, Social Vision of Tourism" in 2026

Accessibility, Community-based tourism, Fair Business, Funding +4

ISTO will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Montreal Declaration "Towards a Humanist, Social Vision of Tourism" in 2026

In 2026, ISTO will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Montreal Declaration, a landmark text which, since 1996, has guided…

A successful 7th International Week of Fair and Sustainable Tourism for All

Best practices, Environment, Fair business, Inclusion +5

A successful 7th International Week of Fair and Sustainable Tourism for All

From 3 to 10 June 2026, the International Social Tourism Organization (ISTO) once again brought together its global network for…

Around 60 participants gathered at CafecISTO Americas to highlight regional research and prepare for Montreal 2026

Research, Social, Sustainability, Americas

Around 60 participants gathered at CafecISTO Americas to highlight regional research and prepare for Montreal 2026

On 9 June, the Americas section of the International Social Tourism Organisation (ISTO) held a new edition of CafecISTO Americas,…

ISTO Americas and UNESCO agree to collaborate on promoting inclusive and sustainable tourism

Accessibility, Heritage, Inclusion, Sustainability +1

ISTO Americas and UNESCO agree to collaborate on promoting inclusive and sustainable tourism

On 29 April, at the Tianguis Turístico of Mexico in Acapulco, the Secretariat for the Americas of the International Social…

ISTO Europe Forum 2026: Strasbourg at the heart of discussions on the future of tourism

Accessibility, Community-based tourism, Fair Business, Funding +5

ISTO Europe Forum 2026: Strasbourg at the heart of discussions on the future of tourism

From 25 to 27 March 2026, the ISTO Europe Forum was held in Strasbourg, bringing together 75 participants from around…

A look back at the ISTO Africa webinar: The role of traditional custodians at the heart of socially sustainable tourism in Africa

Community-based tourism, Culture, Fair business, Solidarity +1

A look back at the ISTO Africa webinar: The role of traditional custodians at the heart of socially sustainable tourism in Africa

On 21 April 2026, the Africa section of ISTO organised its first webinar dedicated to the role of traditional authorities…

ISTO Americas Section Supports Capacity Building for Inclusive Tourism in Mexican Heritage Cities

Accessibility, Disability, Heritage, Inclusion +3

ISTO Americas Section Supports Capacity Building for Inclusive Tourism in Mexican Heritage Cities

From 2 to 6 March 2026, the Training Course on Inclusive Tourism with a Focus on Cultural Heritage took place,…

Public-private partnerships and community-based tourism: between promises, tensions, and conditions for success

Community-based tourism, Fair business, Gender equity, Africa +4

28 January 2026

Public-private partnerships and community-based tourism: between promises, tensions, and conditions for success

In the field of community-based tourism, public-private partnerships (PPPs) are often presented as a strategic lever to mobilise funding, structure…

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