Our Mission

Planatur exists at the intersection of tourism economics and environmental science. We deliver rigorous, data-driven analysis that helps stakeholders across the sustainable tourism value chain make informed decisions.

From eco-lodge operators in Costa Rica to conservation policymakers in the European Union, our intelligence platform serves a global audience committed to balancing economic development with ecological preservation.

What We Cover

Our editorial scope encompasses the full spectrum of sustainable tourism and nature conservation:

Eco-Tourism Markets — Tracking the $374 billion global eco-tourism sector, from community-based tourism enterprises to large-scale nature resort developments. We analyze revenue flows, visitor patterns, and economic multiplier effects across emerging and established destinations.

Conservation Policy — Monitoring legislative frameworks, protected area designations, wildlife corridor planning, and international conservation agreements. Our policy analysis covers CITES, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and national-level conservation strategies.

Sustainable Travel — Evaluating certification schemes, carbon offset programs, green hotel standards, and responsible travel practices. We assess the efficacy and market adoption of sustainability frameworks across the hospitality and transport sectors.

Biodiversity Intelligence — Analyzing species monitoring data, habitat connectivity metrics, ecosystem services valuations, and the relationship between tourism activity and biodiversity outcomes.

Climate Action — Covering the tourism sector’s decarbonization trajectory, nature-based solutions, climate adaptation strategies for vulnerable destinations, and the intersection of climate finance with conservation funding.

Adventure Tourism — Profiling the fastest-growing segment of experiential travel, from regenerative trekking operations to marine wildlife encounters, with emphasis on environmental impact assessments and carrying capacity research.

Our Approach

Every article published on Planatur undergoes a structured analytical process. We synthesize data from peer-reviewed environmental research, UNWTO tourism statistics, IUCN conservation assessments, and proprietary fieldwork to produce intelligence that is both actionable and scientifically grounded.

About The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG

Planatur is published by The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG, a Swiss media and intelligence group headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. Our portfolio spans multiple domains across finance, technology, and sustainability research.