by Anne Kruger, GST Correspondent Bartholomeus Klip is a working sheep and wheat farm located in the farmlands of the Riebeek Valley. It is surrounded by a pristine nature reserve and looks out onto the Limiet Mountain range. Visitors to Bartholomeus Klip can experience a mix of a working farm, nature reserve and luxurious accommodation […]
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Luxury tourism is a risky strategy for African economies – new study of Botswana, Mauritius, Rwanda
by Pritish Behuria – Reader in Politics, Governance and Development, Global Development Institute, University of Manchester. This article was published in The Conversation on 28 October 2025 How successful is luxury tourism in Africa? What happens if it fails to produce higher tourism revenues: can it be reversed? And does it depend on what kind […]
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The secret life of baobabs: how bats and moths keep Africa’s giant trees alive
by Sarah Venter – Baobab Ecologist, University of the Witwatersrand, published in The Conversation 6 November 2025 Baobabs are sometimes called “upside-down trees”, because their branches look like roots reaching skywards. Of the eight species of baobab in the world, six are confined to Madagascar, one to northern Australia and one species, Adansonia digitata, is […]
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South African heritage tourism could uplift rural communities – the case of Sekhukhune
by Madiseng Phori, Tourism Lecturer, Tshwane University of Technology This article was first published in The Conversation Imagine visiting a remote valley surrounded by mountains, hundreds of kilometres away from the nearest city, listening to local people explaining hundreds of years of history to you. The Tšate Valley, in South Africa’s Limpopo province, is one […]
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75% of Kilimanjaro’s natural plants have been wiped out – and climate change isn’t the biggest threat
by Andreas Hemp, Research Associate Plant Systematics, Bayreuth University This article was published in The Conversation MOUNT KILIMANJARO in Tanzania is sold to the world as frozen romance and pure nature. But the real story today is at its feet, not its peak. That’s because Kilimanjaro is a great real-world place for scientists to study […]
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Redefining Sustainability in Hospitality
By Mark van Eyssen, GST Assessor Authentic Sustainability, Proven by Science In a world where sustainability is no longer optional but essential, Go Sustainable Tourism (GST) provides accommodation providers with more than just a certification, it offers credibility, integrity and measurable value. Founded and developed under the leadership of Dr. Niël du Toit, GST is […]
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Peak Oil for Gen Z: Seven Questions and Answers for a New Generation
By Richard Heinberg, originally published by Resilience.org Gen Z is a generation born into a world full of anxieties-from school shootings to climate Armageddon, to a pandemic and political violence. But I’m here to give you one more thing to worry about! A high-stakes debate about the timing of peak oil has been simmering for […]
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Sustainability and resilience: What do they mean, and how do they matter for policy?
By Amitrajeet A. Batabyal: Distinguished Professor, Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, & Interim Head, Department of Sustainability, Rochester Institute of Technology – this article was first published in theconversation.com “Sustainability” and “resilience” have become buzzwords in recent years, but many people don’t know what either term really means. As an economist who studies environmental […]
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Why your holiday flight is still not being powered by sustainable aviation fuel
By Salman Ahmad: Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management, University of the West of Scotland – this article was first published in theconversation.com As you wait in the departure lounge for your flight this summer, you may notice your aeroplane being pumped full of fuel ahead of takeoff. And then you may start to […]
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Entabeni Safari Conservancy – A Diverse Hub of Sustainability par Excellence
ARE YOU passionate about sustainable tourism? Entabeni Safari Conservancy offers an immersive experience in eco-friendly travel. I visited from 17 to 19 September 2025 with Mark van Eyssen, an assessor for Go Sustainable Tourism (GST) because Entabeni is in the process of joining GST. Our friendly and highly competent host, manager Charlaine Schoeman, guided us […]
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