Author: Roya Sadat Alavipour

Illustration of a traveler pulling a suitcase above the title “Travel Etiquette” with the subtitle “Preserve Your Destinations for Future Generations

03 March, 2026 in Spotlight

Travel Etiquette for the Future

Banner reading “About Kyoto – Responsible Travel” over a background image of a traditional wooden sign with Japanese characters and the words “No Smoking” in a garden setting.

20 February, 2026 in Case Study

Kyoto Responsible Travel

20 February, 2026 in Tip

Leave only footprint

Snow-covered peaks of the Dolomites with the “Respect the Dolomites” emblem overlaid, symbolizing responsible travel and care for fragile mountain ecosystems.Snow-covered peaks of the Dolomites with the “Respect the Dolomites” emblem overlaid, symbolizing responsible travel and care for fragile mountain ecosystems.

03 February, 2026 in Spotlight

Respect the Mountains in Val Gardena, Dolomites

Aerial view of a traditional Bhutanese temple with a golden tiered roof, nestled in a lush green valley surrounded by rice terraces, forested hills, and scattered village homes.

03 February, 2026 in Brief

Mindfulness and Responsible Behavior

An adult and a child sit side by side in colorful beach chairs facing the ocean at sunset, with “Aruba Promise” written across the image.

01 February, 2026 in Tip

Aruba Promise and Bonaire Bond

Four illustrated posters titled “The Icelandic Pledge” are displayed in English, Chinese, French, and German against a scenic Icelandic backdrop of mountains, trees, and a small building.

02 January, 2026 in Case Study

Icelandic Pledge: informed behavior from visitors

02 January, 2026 in Insight

Co-creation or co-destruction?

A person sits on a beige couch, as they relax after participating in Lexington’s Pick Up Perks program, which rewards litter cleanup with a free cup of coffee.

02 January, 2026 in Tip

Rewarding for responsible behavior

Minecraft-style character standing on a viewing platform overlooking New Zealand’s geothermal landscape, with steaming geysers, turquoise water, and lush greenery in the background.

02 January, 2026 in Spotlight

Exploring Māori Culture Through Minecraft