Society for Sustainable Tourism

The Future of Climate-Resilient Destinations: Nature-Based Solutions The time for action is now—climate challenges are escalating, and destinations must adapt. Nature-based solutions, like coastal mangrove restoration and green infrastructure, are more than environmental fixes; they’re smart investments in resilience, economic growth, and tourism appeal. How is your city, resort, or tourism hub preparing for this future? Our Society for Sustainable Tourism Team offers expert guidance, coaching, and strategic planning to help you build a thriving, sustainable destination. Let’s turn your vision into reality—contact us today! #GoodGovernance #SustainableTourism #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateResilience #DestinationStewardship #GreenDevelopment

Thank you #Getawayph for supporting our #Sustainable & #RegenerativeTourism Learning and Leadership Building Programs in the Philippines. It's high time for the country and its emerging destinations to embark on a genuine sustainability journey led by our President & CEO Susan SANTOS de Cardenas & our SST Experts Team. Experience local support, global recognition, skill-building leadership, and international promotion in responsible, regenerative tourism. Join us and lead the change! Kenneth del Rosario Al Linsangan III Engr. Eric Raymundo Arnel Yaptinchay caloy Libosada Jr. https://lnkd.in/gHxbY-p6 #Philippines #Sustainability #Leadership #RegenerativeTourism #GlobalRecognition

Meet Our Trailblazer at the ITB Berlin! Our President & CEO, Susan SANTOS de Cardenas, is set to inspire at your Destination Booth or in Hall 4.1 at the Sustainability Lounge. Connect with her for expert insights on pioneering sustainability initiatives and discover tailored strategies for your business or destination. Ready to drive a greener future? DM her through the ITB link below. Let's transform tomorrow—together! https://lnkd.in/gxkwEaHX

Palawan: More Than just the 'World’s Best Island'—A Call for True Sustainability! 🌿 Palawan’s breathtaking beauty has earned global recognition, but beyond its pristine beaches lies an even greater distinction—it is a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve. However, without urgent action, overtourism, unsustainable development, and environmental threats could jeopardize its natural and cultural heritage. 🌳 This is where sustainability must take center stage. Our Society for Sustainable Tourism (SST) Team will present a Sustainable and Regenerative Tourism Forum for Palawan, a Call for Sustainability Journey to guide Palawan in adopting global sustainable tourism standards, ensuring responsible tourism that safeguards its biodiversity, empowers local communities, and future-proofs businesses. ✨ Join us at the 'World’s Best Island' Expo from Feb 5-7 at Glorietta, Makati City. Listen to sustainability pioneers like SST President & CEO Susan SANTOS de Cardenas, Ecotourism Guru caloy Libosada Jr. Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines founder, Dr. Arnel Yaptinchay, Coron Natural Farms Founder Al Linsangan III Linsangan, and Energy, Water & Food Waste Management Expert Engr. Eric Raymundo as they advise how Palawan, along with other destinations, can pioneer sustainable and regenerative tourism practices. 🌳📣 #SustainableTourism #Palawan #ManAndBiosphereReserve #SustainableCommunityBasedTourism Department of Environment and Natural Resources Department of Tourism - Philippines Philippine Tourism Promotions Board UNESCO

Leading the Charge for Sustainable Tourism 🌍🌱 The Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance (TSCA) is here—and we at Society for Sustainable Tourism, are proud to support this global coalition driving credible, measurable sustainability in travel and tourism. With hospitality, travel and tourism businesses seeking simpler solutions especially for grassroots enterprises, and greenwashing on the rise, TSCA provides streamlined tools and globally recognized standards for real impact. Together with Green Destinations Southeast Asia, let’s champion a tourism industry that puts people, planet, and prosperity at its core. ✨ 🌿

Ecotourism 101. Empower Your Destination with Sustainability! 🌿 Transform your community's natural sites into a beacons of sustainable tourism. Protect natural wonders, celebrate cultural treasures, and uplift local communities with expert guidance from our Society for Sustainable Tourism - Green Destinations Southeast Asia team. ✨ Ready to lead the change? Send us a DM today and let’s build a greener, brighter future together! #GreenDestinations #Top100Stories #SustainableTourism #RegenerativeTravel #GoodGovernance

Wow, Taiwan leads the way in sustainable tourism and good governance—what an inspiration! 🌍✨ Southeast Asia, are you ready to follow suit? Let’s make it happen. 💪 Start your sustainability journey today! Empower your destinations, tourism, or hospitality business with expert guidance, regenerative solutions, and actionable steps to: ✅ Attract responsible travelers ✅ Enrich sustainable practices ✅ Protect natural and cultural treasures ✅ Support thriving local communities Together, we’ll shape a future of positive change. 🌱 Message us to begin! #sustainabletourism #GoodTravelSeal #Certification https://lnkd.in/g6654Za7 Monique Chen Kaewta Muangasame wita simatupang Ary Suhandi Pham Hong Long Kevin Phun The ASEAN Secretariat

ECOlogical conservation funded by TOURism - Ecotourism: A sustainable solution for the future. We’re thrilled to share that our President & CEO, Susan SANTOS de Cardenas, was invited to contribute our Society for Sustainable Tourism (SST) programs and success stories at #WildInvest, an initiative under ADB’s GEF-8 project as part of the Global Wildlife Program, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and administered by the World Bank. Our focus? Combating wildlife trade AND misuse, through sustainable tourism solutions that drive environmental conservation, economic empowerment, social equity, and good governance. It’s time for global funding to make a real difference where it matters most—at the #grassroots level. Together, we can amplify impact and create a future where #Ecotourism truly sustains AND funds #conservation. 🌍 Join us in empowering communities and protecting our planet. 🔗 Let’s collaborate for a more sustainable future. 🌱 Asian Development Bank (ADB) Jason Bogovich Francesco Ricciardi Arun Abraham caloy Libosada Jr. Garie Rigor #SustainableTourism #Ecotourism #WildlifeConservation #GEF #ADB #WorldBank

Please support our South East Asian and Philippine candidates in the #GreenDestinations Story- People's Choice Awards in ITB Berlin 2025! Thank you for your vote among the total of eleven (11) destinations in #ASEAN! #LuangPrabang #Thailand #Philippines The ASEAN Secretariat GIZ Indonesia & ASEAN Kaewta Muangasame Peter Richards Aline van der Meulen

Support #ThePhilippines candidates! #PeoplesChoice Award at the Green Destinations ITB Berlin 2025! Bago City, Talisay City (Nature's Village), Sagay City and Sipalay City! Cast your vote here: https://lnkd.in/dN-s4j5t Philippine Tourism Promotions Board Philippine Department of Tourism - North America Offices Philippine Department of Tourism - Middle East Office Mark Francis Hamoy