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Perspectives on Humane Tourism
Destination stewardship, responsible travel, and practical thinking for tourism leaders.
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Humane Tourism
Can We Move Beyond Simply Saying an Animal “Looks Fine”?
Animal welfare is often judged through perception. CANDi explores how the Five Domains Model can help us ask more structured questions about the wellbeing of free-roaming and stray cats and dogs living within tourism destinations.
By Darci Galati, President & Founder of CANDi
August 25, 2026 · 2 min read
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Humane Tourism
Can Animal Welfare Be Measured, or Is It Still a Matter of Perception?
Animal welfare is often judged by perception. But can the wellbeing of free-roaming and stray cats and dogs be understood and measured using structured, science-based approaches? CANDi explores the Five Domains Model and what it could mean for the future of Humane Tourism.
August 25, 2026 · 8 min read
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ESG and Tourism: Why Animal Welfare Is Becoming Part of the Conversation
For years, ESG was primarily associated with investors and corporate reporting. Today, it is becoming an increasingly important part of how tourism organizations measure impact, manage risk, and demonstrate responsible leadership.
August 1, 2026 · 2 min read
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What is Humane Tourism?
A destination cannot truly be regenerative if one part of its community is overlooked.
July 23, 2026 · 1 min read
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Why Does The CANDi Model Matter for Tourism Destinations?
Discover how the CANDi Model provides a scalable, repeatable framework for tourism destinations to differentiate their brand, align with global sustainability priorities, and drive measurable community impact.
March 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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Humane Tourism vs. Animal Tourism: Understanding the Difference
While they sound similar, Humane Tourism and Animal Tourism describe two fundamentally different ideas. Here is why understanding the distinction changes everything.
March 1, 2026 · 4 min read
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Why Sterilization Is the Foundation of Humane Population Management
Sterilization prevents unwanted litters before they are born, transforming how communities manage free-roaming animal populations sustainably.
February 15, 2026 · 3 min read
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Humane Tourism Begins with Community
Humane Tourism starts by bringing communities together (volunteers, veterinarians, tourism businesses, and local leaders) to create lasting, sustainable change for free-roaming, stray cats and dogs.
January 20, 2026 · 3 min read
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