Responsible Tourism News
Trip.com Group’s latest ESG report: 16 million choose sustainable travel options
Trip.com Group released its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report for the fourth consecutive year, highlighting its sustainability practices across the business.
Responsible Tourism in the Belize Barrier Reef
A big focus in Belize at the moment is Responsible Tourism in the Belize Barrier Reef, which is the world’s second largest reef and continuing to protect the reef for future generations. The coral reef is a very fragile ecosystem, and visitors to Belize can help to preserve these living reefs for the protection and enjoyment of future generations in many ways.
Weeva Receives Global Responsible Tourism Award for Leading Climate Change Initiatives in Travel
Weeva, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform focused on sustainability in the travel and tourism industry, has been awarded the global Responsible Tourism Award for “Addressing Climate Change.” The award recognizes Weeva’s commitment to sustainability and its efforts to help businesses in the travel sector address climate change through sustainable practices.
TAT concludes the second edition of “The One for Nature” campaign
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has concluded the second edition of “The One for Nature” project with a series of online and on the ground responsible tourism initiatives that underline Thailand’s direction towards high-value and sustainable tourism experiences, following the success of the campaign’s first edition in 2020.
WTTC Partners with GSTC to Strengthen Global Hospitality Standards
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) have today announced a major new partnership, aligning to establish a structured framework for hotel sustainability, leading to GSTC Certification.
Winston Duke Appointed UNWTO Ambassador for Responsible Tourism
Winston Duke Appointed UNWTO Ambassador for Responsible Tourism to Promote Global Philanthropy and Sustainable Travel
TAT unveils “The 2nd The One for Nature” Project
In 2020, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launched “The One for Nature” initiative, embodying the concept of “Travel with Responsibility in Thailand,” aimed at promoting Thailand’s sustainable tourism and safeguarding the nation’s abundant natural resources. The campaign achieved remarkable success and garnered widespread cooperation. The resurgence of this project brings forth its distinctiveness, as it offers travellers the opportunity to immerse themselves in even more abundant natural surroundings once again after natural sights across Thailand have rejuvenated and restored their natural beauty.
Dubai DET Commits to Sustainable Global Tourism Status
As the world yesterday united on 5 June to commemorate World Environment Day and encourage awareness and action for the protection of the environment, Dubai has reiterated its pledge to advancing efforts to promoting sustainability and responsible tourism.
WTM Latin America presents the 15 finalists for the Responsible Tourism Award
The third edition had 66 entries for the award that recognises the most inspiring and replicable initiatives in sustainable and responsible tourism in the region
Ryanair Becomes First Airline In Europe To Sign Up To Citi’s New Sustainable Deposit Solution
Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, has partnered with Citi to become the first European airline to deposit funds in its new Sustainable Deposit Solution, which launched earlier this year. This will enable Ryanair to invest excess cash to support different sustainable financing projects across Citi’s portfolio, such as renewable energy, water conservation, healthcare and education in emerging markets.
Virgin Holidays launches ‘Human Nature Collection’ E-brochure
Virgin Holidays has created a new collection of holidays designed to provide customers with the opportunity to add a sustainable element to their overseas breaks. Brought together in an e-brochure format, the Human Nature Collection makes it easy for customers to take responsible choices when arranging their travel.
Travellers give back to holiday destinations through new donation scheme
responsibletravel.com, the world’s leading travel agent for responsible holidays is the first travel agent to team up with newly launched TravelPledge