RETRACE™ Hospitality’s Post

I'm delighted to be hosting a panel on overtourism at Further East in Bali on November 4th.   This discussion addresses one of the tourism industry’s most pressing challenges: the stewardship of destinations to ensure that both locals and visitors benefit, while safeguarding the environment and cultural heritage. Overtourism is a complex, systemic issue that highlights the urgent need for tourism models that respect and include local, indigenous voices and give nature a central role in decision-making.   Our panel will feature three outstanding voices in sustainable tourism: Chalana Perera, Ivory Vogt, and Simon McArthur.   Chalana Perera, founder of RETRACE™ Hospitality, is an advocate for regenerative tourism and a certified Climate Reality Leader. His work has influenced policies for government and private sectors alike, and he was the first in Sri Lanka to sign the Tourism Declares Climate Emergency pledge.   Ivory Vogt, CC-P is a sustainable tourism and climate resilience expert who focuses on creating tourism models that support local communities, protect cultural heritage, and conserve our planet’s biodiversity.   Finally, Simon McArthur, founder of SMA Tourism, is a consultant dedicated to balancing tourism growth with preservation, helping destinations around the world mitigate the negative impacts of tourism on local communities and environments.   I’m looking forward to this timely conversation on rethinking tourism for a sustainable future!