Sustainable Travel News
World Tourism Day: Responsible Travel Launches Carbon Labels and Impact Report
Responsible Travel has published its first major impact report, as it rolls out a carbon labelling initiative to its 479 industry partners.
Nineteen Out of the Top 20 Spots in the World Sustainable Travel Index are European
Sweden Emerges as Europe’s Premier Eco-Friendly Travel Destination, According to Euromonitor’s 2023 Sustainable Travel Index.
Aviation leaders set to pave way for sustainable travel at IATA’s annual meet
Global aviation leaders are set to pave the way for a more sustainable future in the International Air Transport Association’s 79th annual general meeting that began in Istanbul, Turkiye, on June 4.
Sustainable Travel International announces second season of SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL
Sustainable Travel International has officially announced that they will be releasing a second season of their Sustainable Travel: Where Next? documentary series. The new season of the sustainable travel series is set to release in September 2023 on World Tourism Day.
Ministers highlight importance of tourism jobs in sector’s sustainable recovery
Tourism ministers from around the globe say supporting local workers and small businesses is a vital element of the sector’s sustainable recovery from the pandemic.
Customers will expect sustainability credentials ‘as a given’
Tour operators need to step up and make a positive impact with their holidays if they want future customers to continue booking with them, says the boss of G Adventures.
BRITISH AIRWAYS PARTNERS WITH CHOOOSE
British Airways is launching an upgraded climate software solution for both individual and corporate customers, helping them understand, calculate and address their travel emissions.
Cardamom Tented Camp in Cambodia Wins HICAP Sustainable Hotel Award for Climate Action
Cardamom Tented Camp in Cambodia has won the 2022 Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) Sustainable Hotel Award for Climate Action.
No better way to celebrate World Tourism Day than changing the way to travel
In anticipation of World Tourism Day, this is the perfect opportunity to take a closer look at how the travel and tourism industry impacts the planet, positively and negatively. Withlocals has been working on its mission to reshape the world of travel since 2013 by offering authentic experiences that connect people and cultures
Train travel is most sustainable form of transport
According to research commissioned by the rail industry, almost half of Brits (46%) do not know that travelling by train is the most sustainable form of transport, with one in eight (13%) believing that motor vehicles are better for the environment. In truth, when compared to cars and airplanes, trains emit between 66 and 75 percent fewer carbon emissions.