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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

‘Generous visas, permissive attitudes and a budget-friendly tourism industry built around coconut tree-lined beaches and free-spirited nightlife have turned the “Land of Smiles” into one of the world’s most-visited destinations.’ #responsibletourism #leakage #ownership #thailand

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Roel Maalderink @roelmaalderink.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Hoe vinden Meta-medewerkers hun eigen Meta-bril? (Samen met @bitsoffreedom.eurosky.social)

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The problem with using #AI in trip planning: you need to already know your destination really well. Most people don’t….. #responsibletourism #adventuretravel

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T&E @transportenvironment.org · 18/08/2026

In seven EU countries, aviation’s climate impact – considering both CO2 and non-CO2 effects – is now higher than cars. The growth in aviation emissions threatens to cancel out gains made elsewhere by EV uptake and jeopardise Europe’s successes. Check out the state of EU aviation ➡️ bit.ly/4bNNbD0

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Some top tips for those of you working in tourism and not sure about the ramifications of #EmpCo regulations! #responsibletourism #greenwashing #marketing

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

‘Hundreds of people overwhelmed a mountain hut in the Italian Dolomites, not for the panoramic views but in search of a creamy pastry, reigniting the debate about social-media-driven tourism.’ #responsibletourism #overtourism

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

‘Cooler summer holidays are proving popular as peak heat sways travellers’ choices beyond the Mediterranean. Experts weigh in on whether this seasonal trend might last.’ Temperature is not the only factor that determines where we go on holiday, for now. 🥵#responsibletourism

euronews.com

Will ‘coolcations’ change the geography of international tourism?

Cooler summer holidays are proving popular as peak heat sways travellers’ choices beyond the Mediterranean. Experts weigh in on whether this seasonal trend might last.

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

‘In the most saturated and climate-exposed destinations, less tourism overall may have to be part of the answer. This would mean managing a transition away from a tourism model dependent on ever-rising visitor numbers.’ #responsibletourism #destinationmarketing

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

‘Cape Verde, the African archipelago where turtles return and young people leave. The #tourism boom coexists with mass emigration, fragile families, high teenage pregnancy rates, as well as the environmental challenges of a territory that has very scarce resources.’ #capeverde #employment

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Cape Verde, the African archipelago where turtles return and young people leave

The tourism boom coexists with mass emigration, fragile families, high teenage pregnancy rates, as well as the environmental challenges of a territory that has very scarce resources

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

‘South Africa’s coastal regions, in particular, have seen a surge in short-term rentals cropping up, mirroring the opportunities and pitfalls of this micro-economy seen in other major global cities: rising prices and ‘grey area’ operation.’ #responsibletourism #capetown #gardenroute ##airbnb

businesstech.co.za

New laws for Airbnbs and other short-term rentals in Cape Town

The City of Cape Town has published a new draft Short-Term Letting By-Law for public comment.

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

‘A wildfire that began in a landfill on Paros has led to the arrest of the local mayor and exposed the environmental costs of overtourism on Greece’s islands, where rapid development has outpaced basic infrastructure.’ #responsibletourism

ft.com

Greece’s island fires expose risks of tourism boom

Wildfire on Paros that started in a saturated landfill leads to mayor’s arrest

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

‘While Europe’s new climate reality threatens the survival of the traditional summer break, the answer for #tourism boards is not to stop promoting Europe. It is to find ways to spend public money more responsibly.’ #destinationmarketing #climatechange

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

SKÅL International: ‘premiums for #tourism businesses in Spanish areas prone to wildfires have risen by 15 percent annually over the past five years, while premiums for coastal properties in Italy rose 25 percent in the five years through 2022 due to more frequent storm surges and flooding.’

politico.eu

Climate change is turning parts of Europe into an insurance nightmare

Frequent, expensive natural disasters are testing Europe’s ability to protect itself against the cost of global warming.

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

‘A landmark ruling has left Nepal’s premier wildlife destination looking for a way to protect both a tourism economy built around elephant safaris and the livelihoods that depend on it.’ #responsibletourism #animalwelfare #wildlife kathmandupost.com/national/202... kathmandupost.com/national/202...

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Elephant safaris at crossroads as Chitwan weighs ethical tourism shift

A landmark ruling has left Nepal’s premier wildlife destination looking for a way to protect both a tourism economy built around elephant safaris and the livelihoods that depend on it.

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Vincent Luyendijk @vincentluyendijk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Welke nieuwe eurobiljetten wil jij? Je kunt nu stemmen op de nieuwe eurobiljetten. Er is aardig wat keuze. Ik ben voorstander van de voorstellen 𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝗱𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗹𝘀 erop. Laten we de natuur maar wat meer zichtbaar in ons leven brengen. Stemmen kan hier: surveys.ecb.europa.eu/10b/neweuro/

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AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 26/07/2026

🌡️ European holidaymakers worn down by recurrent heatwaves are currently snubbing Mediterranean destinations for northern climes in hopes of cooler temperatures, but it remains to be seen whether it is just a fad or a durable shift in the tourism market. ➡️ u.afp.com/SrXr

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Bumprints @bumprints.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

New research: when people can actually see a flight's emissions, they choose the cleaner one. Real bookings, real money, real change. Your choice counts, and you are far from the only one making it. Read more: bumprints.org/youre-not-fl... #FlyBetter #SortByEmissions #ShowUsTheCarbon

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Bumprints @bumprints.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Did you know? Google Flights now shows a "contrail-warming" rating next to every flight. Until now, it has been the invisible half of flying's climate impact. So, sort by emissions, check the contrail rating, and choose the cleanest flight. #FlyBetter #PassengerPower #Contrails

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

‘Entourage Bali, a community organisation catering to digital nomads and tourists, is under fire after leaked screenshots reportedly exposed messages where applicants were asked for their nationality before being rejected for being local.’ #responsibletourism #bali #digitalnomads

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Ayako Ezaki @ayakoezaki.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

💚A moving tribute to Ronald Sanabria, a true changemaker who helped turn sustainability concepts and best practices into usable common-sense practices. 🌳Ronald Sanabria sought to make tourism more sustainable via Mongabay news.mongabay.com/2026/07/rona...

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Ronald Sanabria sought to make tourism more sustainable

Tourism often reaches small places with large promises. It can bring money to forests, beaches, villages, parks, and old towns. A family guesthouse may become viable. A young person may have a reason ...

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

‘Bali recorded more than 16 million tourists in 2024, four times its permanent population. While #tourism is a big part of Bali’s economy, that volume of visitors has not only changed the skyline but also the island’s relationship to #water: tourism consumes over 65% of #Bali’s fresh water.’

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Resource @resourcewur.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

'In grote delen van de wereld geldt de neoliberale aanname dat mensen zelf wel verstandige beslissingen kunnen nemen, dat de markt het wel regelt. Maar bij veel consumptiedomeinen zie je dat mensen dat niet goed kunnen. Dat geldt zeker ook bij #toerisme.’ www.resource-online.nl/index.php/20...

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Onze reislust is niet goed voor de planeet - Resource online

Interview met Machiel Lamers, persoonlijk hoogleraar Tourism and Environmental Change.

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

‘GVI shuts down without refunds for students booked on volunteer programmes with overseas conservation projects.’ #responsibletourism #voluntourism #touroperator #southafrica

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

‘The idea that protected areas in their current exclusionary form are necessary to attract thousands of international tourists who bring an income also needs closer scrutiny. Tourism generates income, but much of the money goes to companies based outside the continent.’ #communities #conservation

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

‘The finding that these consumers cause a “disproportionate” amount of ecological damage, according to the researchers, makes it clear once again that not everyone should bear the same responsibility when it comes to solutions.’ #tourism #climatechange

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T&E @transportenvironment.org · 29/06/2026

NEW: Increased tourism from air traffic growth is fueling an unaffordable housing crisis across Europe, hitting Southern Europe and Ireland the hardest. Our report with @neweconomics.bsky.social shows how unchecked tourism growth could cause European rent hikes of up to €250 a year ➡️ bit.ly/3Su4qTQ

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Universiteit Leiden @unileiden.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Wie het meest consumeert, richt ook de meeste schade aan. De tien procent van de wereldbevolking die het meeste consumeert, veroorzaakt jaarlijks tot 5.700 miljard dollar aan milieuschade, blijkt uit nieuw Leids onderzoek.

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Top 10 procent consumenten veroorzaakt miljarden aan milieuschade

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

‘Whether to travel is ultimately a personal decision, and travelers should continue monitoring guidance from public health authorities. But experts familiar with the region emphasize that Uganda’s tourism destinations are distinct from outbreak hot spots.’ #ebola #responsibletourism #uganda

afar.com

What Travel in Central and East Africa Really Looks Like Amid the Ebola Outbreak

A writer based in Kenya who just returned from Uganda provides a firsthand look at the realities on the ground after Ebola cases were reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

‘Although Spain has been pushing the summery charms of its eastern and southern coasts for decades, Hereu argues that the key to sustainable tourism lies in making it less seasonal, less beach-fixated and more geographically and culturally diverse.’ #responsibletourism #destinationmanagenent

theguardian.com

Beyond the beach: Spain pushes offbeat regions as tourist numbers nudge 100m

Exclusive: Tourism minister says another likely record year of visitor growth is not a worry amid move to welcome tourists out of season and market less frequented areas

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Die Spanjaarden zijn er maar druk mee. Wel slim om die kastjes dicht te lijmen! #airbnb #shorttermrental #vakantieverhuur #toerisme #lanzarote

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

“Luxury tourism can generate revenue and attract foreign investment, but it becomes economically unsound if benefits are concentrated among investors while environmental and social costs are borne by local communities.” Kushova said. #responsibletourism #Albania

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Emilie Hagedoorn @emiliehagedoorn.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

‘Amsterdam city council’s marketing arm Amsterdam&Partners is continuing to fund press trips to the city, despite official pledges to cut back on tourism.’ #responsibletourism #destinationmarketing

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Het Parool @parool.nl · 30/05/2026

Toeristische druk slaat over naar De Pijp en Grachtengordel-West: buurten officieel op probleemlijst van gemeente Amsterdam

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Toeristische druk slaat over naar De Pijp en Grachtengordel-West: buurten officieel op probleemlijst van gemeente Amsterdam

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