Author: Roya Sadat Alavipour

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

A small group of people gather around an outdoor table in a lush garden setting with tropical plants, a rustic cottage, and a thatched-roof structure in the background.

04 December, 2025 in Tip

Sustainability as a Shared Commitment

A graphic reading “Enjoy & Respect” with “Enjoy” in blue and “Respect” in red, placed above a black-and-white outline of Prague’s skyline. Below the skyline is a black banner featuring the hashtag #travelenjoyrespect.

04 December, 2025 in Brief

From Complaints to Campaigns

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.

04 December, 2025 in Spotlight

Amsterdam Attracting the Right Visitors