Document summary
The tourism industry is flourishing worldwide, supported by falling travel costs and increasing disposable incomes for many people. Given the sensitivity of tourist destinations – especially in underdeveloped regions and natural environments – sustainable tourism is an important topic. In this issue, Inrate points out the leverages that exist for stakeholders in the tourism industry, to foster long-term positive effects on the economy, local society and the environment. This issue of Sustainability Matters also examines the sustainability performance of different companies in the tourism industry.