This section features ecotourism related insights written by the GEN Board and those closely associated with GEN. They are available in PDF download. Let us know what you think.
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By Ariane Janér | May 2020
We are now in 2021 and the vaccines are here, but we are far from returning to “normal. 2020 has shown us what a pandemic can do to the world and how it impacts tourism. With new “waves”, COVID-19 infections are still rising, we are now at over 150 million cases and more than 3 million deaths (May 2021). It has been a sobering lesson.
Download the full article in English WORLD, WHAT NOW ENG or Spanish MUNDO, AHORA QUÉ
By Ariane Janér, Glenn Jampol, Kirsi Hyvaerinen | June 2020
What is the hierarchy of needs of tourists and how does it influence their decision making? And how does this help us to analyze what tourism might look like post-COVID-19?
Download the full article in English World Changed Post COVID19 ENG or Spanish Mundo Transformado Post COVID19 ESP.
By Glenn Jampol and Ariane Janér | 2020
We are all aware of the risks of the COVID19 virus outbreak, so let’s talk about the opportunities that this reset offers us. Read our first thoughts about it.
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By Glenn Jampol | 2019
Download the full article here Sustainability- Pros and Cons – Glenn Jampol
By Ariane Janér | 2016
In 2005, Richard Louv’s book “Last Child in the Woods” was published and the term Nature Deficit Disorder (NDD) was coined. As Mr. Louv himself admits, nature-deficit disorder is not a formal diagnosis, but a way to describe the psychological, physical and cognitive costs of human alienation from nature, particularly for children in their vulnerable developing years.
Download the full article here The Power of Nature – Ariane Janér
By Hitesh Mehta | 2014
Founding GEN member, Hitesh Mehta knows what constitutes authentic eco lodges.
Download the full article here What Makes an Ecolodge Authentic – Hitesh Mehta
By Glenn Jampol | 2014
Costa Rica tourism began as an oasis for essentially three types of travelers; bird watchers, adventure seekers (including rafting the many wild rivers, surfing and hiking into the ample jungles) and those looking for alternatives to the traditional, cookie cutter hotel oriented countries in Latin America such as Mexico, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and others. Furthermore, Costa Rica was a progressive and democratically stable country, having abandoned its army in 1948 and dedicating all the funds that had been used for the armed forces into creating a strong educational and culture component of the society. Additionally, one of the country’s best known facts was that almost 6% of all the species on the planet could be found in Costa Rica, which made it a destination for those interested in unexploited areas and authenticity.
Download the full article here History in Brief – Ecotourism in Costa Rica – Glenn Jampol