Egypt returns to WTM London 2025 with a powerful presence for UK and European travelers: the long-anticipated opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum — a landmark fusion of rich heritage, cutting-edge innovation, and world-class hospitality. More than ever, Egypt’s unparalleled cultural and natural diversity positions the country as a leading destination in the global tourism industry.

During COP30, MUDA! – The Brazilian Collective for Responsible Tourism invites conference participants and visitors to take part in two regenerative tourism experiences on islands near Belém (PA). These initiatives showcase how community-based tourism and bioeconomy practices can inspire new ways to address the climate and social crises.

The global leaders of sustainable tourism convened in Dubai for a ceremony to recognise the individuals and organisations that are accelerating change in net positive tourism. The 2nd annual World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards proved a fitting showcase for Terra, Expo City Dubai and its pioneering sustainability initiatives. The VIP reception, held on 29 October, unveiled the 30 winners of this year’s programme. Recipients of the coveted titles reflected the length and breadth of the sustainable tourism sector, ranging from community artisan initiatives to global hospitality giants.

Hotels waste an average of 40% of the food they purchase, a staggering figure that directly impacts profitability — yet current Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs) between owners and operators provide no financial incentive to reduce it.

Effective October 15th 2025, Barbados will be introducing a new Car Rental Levy to support the efforts of the Barbados Ocean and Coastal Authority and the Barbados Nature Conservancy Trust. This levy, which will be applied at a rate of BDS $5 per day, up to a maximum of 7 days, will enable the preservation and protection of the island’s coastlines, gullies, parks, and marine ecosystems and replace the driver’s permit fee. The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) is appealing to visitors to support this initiative for the benefit of the island’s long-term, environmental and sustainability efforts and, thanks its tourism partners for their support in preserving Barbados’ natural resources.

Valpas, the platform for safe, sustainable, bed bug-free travel, has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) as a member. The GSTC manages the GSTC Standards, previously known as GSTC Criteria and the global standards for sustainable travel and tourism, and provides international accreditation for sustainable tourism Certification Bodies.