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WTM London’s Sustainability Track to Spotlight Regenerative Tourism

WTM London’s Sustainability Track to Spotlight Regenerative Tourism

For the very first time, World Travel Market is placing Regenerative Tourism at the forefront of its Sustainability Summit, taking place at Excel London on Wednesday 6 November 2024. Overseen by the show’s sustainability advisor Tina O’Dwyer, a leading expert in sustainable tourism and driving impactful campaigns, the three-hour Summit will focus on the core theme of using travel as a force for good, coinciding with the show’s overarching theme of ‘TravelPower’.

Amid Climate Uncertainty, the Imperative for Sustainable Travel Grows

Amid Climate Uncertainty, the Imperative for Sustainable Travel Grows

As climate change intensifies, sustainable travel emerges as a critical strategy in addressing the crisis. With the travel and tourism industry contributing 8% of global carbon emissions, travelers have an undeniable opportunity to influence the future of our planet by fostering community consciousness, ecological conservation, and economic resilience. "Hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts are ravaging the globe and the urgency for collective action on climate change has never been greater," emphasizes Joy Martinello, founder of Wild Nectar Immersive Travel Collection.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES LAUNCHES NEW INFLIGHT CUP AND STIR STICK

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES LAUNCHES NEW INFLIGHT CUP AND STIR STICK

Southwest Airlines Co. introduced a new bamboo cup for inflight cold beverages and a wood stir stick with the carrier's iconic Heart branding. Both the new cup and stir stick are part of the carrier's ongoing work toward its goal to eliminate, where feasible, single-use plastics from inflight service by 20301.

Indianapolis Zoo Grants $1 Million to Save Critically Endangered Blue-throated Hummingbird

Indianapolis Zoo Grants $1 Million to Save Critically Endangered Blue-throated Hummingbird

The Indianapolis Zoo has awarded a $1 million grant to Ecuadorian conservation group Fundación Jocotoco to save a newly discovered hummingbird from the brink of extinction. The Indianapolis Zoo created the $1 million Saving Species Challenge with the specific goal of saving a single species from extinction. The blue-throated starfish rescue plan was chosen by a panel of international animal conservation experts. A total of 52 submissions were received from 46 countries.

Sandals Resorts Reveals Key Trends and Takeaways in All-Inclusive Space

Sandals Resorts Reveals Key Trends and Takeaways in All-Inclusive Space

Last week, over 1,000 travel advisors, industry partners, dignitaries, government officials, and resort executives gathered in Jamaica to explore the island's tourism offerings through the lens of the Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts brands. A dynamic one-day Jamaica Love Showcase, hosted by Executive Chairman Adam Stewart and featuring keynote speaker Dr. The Most Honorable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, showcased valuable insights and emerging trends showcasing the future of travel to Jamaica and the Caribbean at large. Attendees explored new sustainability practices, innovative culinary concepts enhancing the all-inclusive experience, product advancements, and the link between high employee engagement and exceptional guest satisfaction.

Gibraltar's Net Zero Delivery Board Identifies Areas to Achieve Improvements

Gibraltar's Net Zero Delivery Board Identifies Areas to Achieve Improvements

The Gibraltar Net Zero Delivery Board, attended by three members of cabinet together with senior officials from across Government, has agreed short term targets in areas where improvement to reach net zero targets can be achieved in the shortest time. Following an update from external consultants Ricardo on the review of the 2022 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Results, manageable emissions have been broken down by sector.

NEW Sustainability Survey by Premier Inn Middle East reveals Strong Environmental Awareness

NEW Sustainability Survey by Premier Inn Middle East reveals Strong Environmental Awareness

A recent sustainability survey conducted by Premier Inn Middle East has revealed new insights into the environmental habits of travellers, both at home and when booking and staying in hotels. The survey, which polled almost 900 individuals ahead of World Sustainability Day on 26 October, highlights a strong environmental awareness among travellers, with the majority actively considering a hotel’s sustainability efforts. However, when booking accommodation, location and price continue to be the primary decision drivers, with environmental practices taking a secondary role. These findings present significant opportunities for hotels to enhance their sustainability initiatives and provide better education on the importance of environmental practices for guests during their stay.

Helsinki Named World's Most Sustainable Travel Destination

Helsinki Named World's Most Sustainable Travel Destination

Helsinki has achieved its target of being the world's most sustainable destination. The Finnish capital was ranked number one in the latest Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index, which was published on 16 October 2024. The Global Destination Sustainability Index measures the sustainability of travel destinations in four different categories using more than 70 indicators. The comparison includes more than a hundred cities throughout the world that have invested in sustainability. Helsinki has performed well in the GDS Index in the past: in 2023, our ranking was fourth.

First Saudi Protected Area Listed on IUCN Green List

First Saudi Protected Area Listed on IUCN Green List

The Saudi National Center for Wildlife (NCW) is announcing that the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has included the Ibex Reserve in its exclusive Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas. The Ibex Reserve, which is managed by the NCW, becomes the first reserve in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to meet all the required criteria and indicators to join the list, which includes less than 80 reserves out of over 300,000 protected areas worldwide.