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Norway seen as most sustainable and responsible destination
Norway is viewed as the most sustainable and responsible destination, according to WTM London’s survey of the travel industry’s top decision-makers, with Costa Rica coming a close second.
PATA appoints sustainable tourism development expert Megan Epler Wood as its Special Advisor
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the appointment of thought leader, pioneer, teacher and ecotourism industry leader Megan Epler Wood as its Special Advisor on sustainable tourism development for destinations, business, and civil society.
The World Travel & Tourism Council and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance announce partnership
WTTC and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance aim to build a more sustainable, net positive, global hospitality industry
Thailand wins two PATA Gold Awards 2022
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Designated Area for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA) among the 25 organisations and individuals to receive the prestigious 2022 PATA Grand and Gold Awards.
WTD 2022, A Strategic Momentum for Indonesia
For the first time in history, Indonesia has the honor to hosting the 42nd World Tourism Day 2022 celebration on 27 September 2022 in Bali, which will be a crucial and strategic momentum for Indonesia to realize its development agenda as well as quality and sustainable tourism.
Leading The Change In Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism
Leading The Change In Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
U.S. Travel launches Sustainable Travel Coalition
The U.S. Travel Association announced today the launch of its new Sustainable Travel Coalition, which aims to align the travel, transportation and technology sectors in developing and advancing strategies to enable a more sustainable future for the U.S. travel industry.
Sustainable Events, the new way of organising events at the Conference Centre
The Valencia Conference Centre team, in its strategy of global sustainability, has set itself a great challenge: to raise awareness about sustainability and, at the same time, enrich the experience of all those attending events while generating a positive social impact in the Valencia Region.
Bel Ombre in Mauritius is launched as benchmark for sustainable tourism
Mauritian company Rogers Group launches ‘Bel Ombre’ in southwest Mauritius as a territorial brand and announces its intention to make it a mecca for ecotourism, highlighting local know-how and protecting its ecosystem. It will be a destination where people and nature thrive together; a resilient region that includes and values its community.
Conferma Pay unveils Thrust Carbon partnership
Conferma Pay Emissions Reporting offers a unique ability to capture a precise record of airline, hotel and all on-trip spend, including taxis or meals, in a single end-to-end view.
WTTC launches major hotel sustainability initiative at Global Summit in Manila
The WTTC has launched its ‘Hotel Sustainability Basics’, a globally recognised and coordinated set of criteria for hotels to drive responsible travel and tourism. The initiative was launched at WTTC’s Global Summit in Manila, and will help every hotel address their environmental impact.
Hilton to open first net-zero hotel in the US this spring
Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, will soon make history as what is believed will be the first net-zero hotel in the United States. The revolutionary property will utilise renewable solar power sources on site to generate the electricity needed for its common areas, restaurant, laundry, meeting rooms, 165 guest rooms and suites.