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These articles are written for travellers all over the world who want to learn more about travelling in a responsible way based on academic knowledge.

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These articles are geared towards a professionally engaged audience such as policy makers, DMO’s and academics who want to learn more about responsible tourism development.

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Be a responsible traveller and do not visit… Amsterdam

Pre-covid times, Amsterdam used to be so full of tourists that most residents would actually advise you to visit other places in the Netherlands. Dutch people may have discovered the hidden gems of the country, but international travellers certainly have a lot left to explore. Once international travel is possible again: be a responsible traveller and do NOT visit Amsterdam. Read here where to go instead!

January 4, 2021 No Comments

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Be a responsible traveller and visit… rural Spain

In an era of overtourism, many destinations are suffering from selfie-taking crowds waiting in line for that one insta-worthy shot. At the same time, there are many places on earth that remain relatively unvisited but are equally (or even more) beautiful. For example, rural Spain! If you want to be a responsible traveller and discover something new, this time visit… rural Spain. Read here why!

May 5, 2020 No Comments

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The real stories behind the best neighbourhoods of Valencia

A quick Google search into the best neighbourhoods of Valencia will soon lead you to the most popular areas of the city: Russafa, El Carme and El Cabanyal. Not coincidentally, these are also the neighbourhoods that struggle the most with gentrification processes ánd are home to most Airbnb apartments in the whole city. These neighbourhoods are described as hip and trendy but what is the real story behind them?

February 3, 2020 2 Comments

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Why it is a privilege to pledge for ‘Flight Free 2020’

After many articles about flight shame, the flight free movement has gained momentum in 2020, especially in the Netherlands with around 23.000 people pledging to

December 30, 2019 No Comments

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Be a responsible traveller and visit… Swedish Lapland

In an era of overtourism, many destinations are suffering from selfie-taking crowds waiting in line for that one insta-worthy shot. Even though these destinations cannot

December 1, 2019 No Comments

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Offsetting your carbon footprint, what’s the deal?

Many conscious travellers are currently turning towards offsetting their carbon footprint while travelling by airplane. But can you truly compensate for your flight or is

October 13, 2019 3 Comments

Research Insight

Can creative strategies lead to more sustainble urban tourism?

Many cities want to develop sustainable tourism using creative strategies. One way to do this is by attracting tourists that explore the city beyond its

November 9, 2020 No Comments

Research Insight

We’re all in it together: sustainable tourism post covid-19

By now we have all seen the discussions online about rethinking the future and moving towards a ‘new normal’. How can our world become fairer,

July 6, 2020 No Comments

Research Insight

Is dispersal the solution to overtourism?

The dispersal of tourists as a strategy against (potential) overtourism is something that more and more destinations are implementing. But how effective are these strategies

September 3, 2019 No Comments

Research Insight

Doughnut economics applied to overtourism

The ideas about doughnut economics and sustainability from economist Kate Raworth have been around for a while now, advocating that the economic models we use

April 29, 2019 5 Comments

Research Insight

Regulating Airbnb: the struggle of cities

Cities around the globe are breaking their heads on how to respond to Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms. And even though this player has been

February 17, 2019 No Comments

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Gentrifiying neighbourhood Monti and tourism development

Right behind the Colosseum lies Monti, a small neighbourhood in Rome that for years was neglected by tourists. Why? It used to be an infamous

January 7, 2019 No Comments