ABTA issues manifesto to deliver a sustainable future for travel and tourism
In the run-up to the General Election, ABTA – The Travel Association is highlighting the importance of travel and tourism…
Booking.com sustainable tourism grant recipients announced
Digital travel platform Booking.com announced the sustainable tourism startups receiving scaling grants as part of its 2019 Booking Booster accelerator program.
Key areas tackled by enterprising startups in sustainable tourism
Applications open today for third annual Booking Booster accelerator program for startups in sustainable tourism. @bookingcom
Viva Wyndham Resorts eliminates plastic straws
Viva Wyndham Resorts, a leading all-inclusive resort brand throughout the Caribbean, will eliminate plastic straws from its resorts effective Sept. 1, 2018, and will replace the plastic with biodegradable straws. @VivaResorts
North Island’s new goal: a pure, plastic-free private island
North Island committed to driving environmental and conservation initiatives. #refusethestraw @WeAreWilderness
Scaling positive change through sustainable tourism
2017 Progress Report marks mid-way point in the ambitious Better Holidays, Better World strategy. @TUIGroup
Hotels respond to water shortage crisis in Cape Town
With severe water restrictions in place, Cape Town hotels have had to step up their game. But sustainability in tourism is no option – itÕs a reality for all.
Global hotel groups support the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development
The International Tourism Partnership is delighted to announce its status as Friend to the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.
2017 UNWTO/WTM MinistersÕ Summit: 60 Tourism Ministers gather to discuss ÔovertourismÕ
Ministers of Tourism from 60 countries and leaders from private sector companies and associations will summon next week at the Ministers Summit organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel Market in London to discuss the challenges of sustainable tourism.
Study shows why ‘going green’ pays off
A majority of travelers in the U.S. spend more money per trip, travel more frequently and stay longer when destinations offer sustainable practices, according to a report by Sustainable Travel International and Mandala Research.
