Industry leaders and governments are increasingly confronting a difficult question: Who takes responsibility when tourism development begins to undermine communities, conservation and long-term destination value?
This was the focus of a discussion at the Travel Leaders Forum during WTM Africa where high-level delegates discussed the widening responsibility gap when ethics and economics collide.
Independent Tourism and Hospitality Consultant Gillian Saunders , who moderated the discussion, said the issue is no longer only about visitor numbers.
