“Exclusive interviews are covered with tourism pioneers revolutionising sustainable practices in their regions, as well as practical case studies” – TTG magazine
At Not in the Guidebooks we’re always looking for ways we can travel more responsibly. Mostly, that has involved creating holiday itineraries that better serve local communities and local environments. We have worked closely with local people to ensure that the activities, hotels and transfers on our holidays are run by local businesses and the money stays local. In doing all this work we have learnt so much about what sustainability means to the local communities that we operate in. It is these conversations that gave birth to Green Horizons. We have this community of local providers and people who would love a platform to talk to their tourists about how they can travel more responsibly. So, Green Horizons is just that, a platform. We’ve curated a series of interviews, articles and tips to provide our customers and agents with the tools to travel sustainably.
Green Horizons is ultimately about forming a community of travellers who want to learn and practise responsible travel. If our magazine influences the travel of just a few agents or customers, then we will be proud of it. We all want the same thing, to create a fairer, more sustainable travel industry.
What can you find in Green Horizons?
We have interviewed some of our local hosts about their sustainable practices. For example, our host in Sri Lanka has spoken to us about how they encourage their tourists to travel more widely and spread out the tourism across the country. Our host in Norway has spoken about the effects of mass tourism on the community, and how he is trying to promote a wider diversity of activities and holiday destinations in the country.
Our journey with Green Horizons has been eye-opening. We’ve discovered stories that need to be told – from Beccy’s sustainable sheep farm in Scotland where guests learn life lessons from woolly companions, to Misael’s pioneering work in responsible whale watching in Tenerife. These aren’t just travel stories; they’re blueprints for a better way of exploring our world.
What makes Green Horizons special is that it’s not just another magazine telling people what to do. Instead, it’s a platform for our local hosts to share their wisdom, challenges, and innovative solutions. These are the people who witness firsthand how tourism impacts their communities and environments, and they’re the ones leading the charge toward more responsible travel.
Take Ruth from the Maldives, who challenges the typical resort-only experience by encouraging visitors to split their time between luxury stays and local islands. Or consider Prateeque in Sri Lanka, who’s redefining sustainability by slowing down tourism and nurturing meaningful partnerships with local farmers and craftsmen.
But Green Horizons isn’t just about highlighting problems – it’s about presenting practical solutions. Our magazine offers tangible ways to travel more responsibly.
We’re particularly proud of how Green Horizons bridges the gap between travellers and local communities. Through these pages, you’ll find authentic voices sharing real experiences, challenges, and triumphs in sustainable tourism. It’s about creating a dialogue between those who call these destinations home and those who wish to visit them responsibly.
Join us in this journey. Let’s learn from those who are already blazing the trail toward more sustainable travel. Whether you’re a travel agent, a frequent traveller, or someone who simply cares about exploring our world responsibly, Green Horizons is your guide to making tourism work better for everyone.
Together, we can turn the tide on mass tourism and the negative impact of travel on local communities. Join us in creating a more sustainable future for travel. Welcome to Green Horizons – where real stories inspire responsible journeys
24/10/2024 
Sustainability 
