Over the last two decades, there have been dynamic shifts in the sustainable tourism landscape; from legislation to entry of new players and emergence and redefinition of concepts. But if you ask me where the most dynamic shifts have unfolded, Iโd point straight to the social impact space. Changes here have been fascinating, and at...
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ก๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ง๐ผ๐๐ป! We are pleased to share that our team lead, Judy Kepher-Gona, has been appointed Honorary Professor of Sustainable Tourism at Nottingham University Business School for a period of three years from August 1, 2025. This prestigious appointment is a testament to Judyโs unwavering dedication, thought leadership, and outstanding contributions...
Speaker: Charlotte Beauvoisin, Founder and Chief Creator, Diary of a Muzungu | East Africa Travel Blog & Podcast The presentation by Charlotte focused on the crucial themes of digital sustainability, the digital carbon footprint, and the intersection of conscious travel and digital branding. She highlighted the environmental impact of digital technologies, pointing to the carbon...
Speaker: Dimitri Syriss, Founder, BaoTree Dimitri Syriss’s keynote presentation emphasized the critical role that data plays in building trust and driving meaningful action in sustainability. He pointed out a growing disconnect between what organizations claim in terms of sustainability and the actual evidence to back it up, coining terms such as “greenwashing” and “green hashing”...
Speaker: Atti Pye, Wakijani Consultants Atti Pyeโs presentation offered an insightful overview of sustainability efforts in Kwale County, emphasizing the regionโs heavy reliance on tourism, which accounts for approximately 70% of its income, and its rich biodiversity. He highlighted a growing interest in eco-certification across the coastal hospitality sector, noting that six out of thirteen...
Speaker: Hon. Michael Mutua, CECM, Department of Tourism, Trade, and Enterprise Development, County Government of Kwale Michael Mutua, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for the Department of Tourism, Trade, and Enterprise Development, County Government of Kwale, highlighted the countyโs commitment to promoting sustainable tourism through a collaborative and community-centered approach. He noted that Kwale...
The 10th edition of the Sustainable Tourism Africa Summit (STAS) was held on 8โ9 May 2025 at the Diamonds Leisure and Golf Resort, Diani, bringing together policymakers, private sector leaders, academia, civil society, and youth from across the continent and beyond. Themed โMaking Sense and Cents of Sustainability: Building Sustainable Brands,โ the Summit provided a...
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