Sustainability.


15 September 2021

New ETC handbook brings clarity on how tourism organisations can encourage sustainable practices

Today, the European Travel Commission (ETC) has published a new Handbook on Encouraging Sustainable Tourism Practices – a guide which explains how national and local tourism organisations can […]
19 August 2021

Athens is striving to become a sustainable destination

The City of Athens and the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (ADDMA) have commissioned an assessment of Athens as a sustainable tourism destination, Travel Daily […]
17 August 2021

Top-20 happiest countries reveal the important connection between happiness and sustainability

Have you ever thought that happiness is a measure of a nation’s progress? Well, it is, and it’s also strictly linked to how we conduct our […]
11 August 2021

This resort in Dubai is creating a huge coral reef

A luxury megaproject called Heart of Europe just off the coast of Dubai, UAE, plans to create a new giant coral reef. The Coral Institute will […]
11 August 2021

This Dutch town is welcoming the country’s biggest sustainable mall

Going to a mall has long been a very American thing to do. As someone who lived in Europe her whole life, the word ‘mall’ immediately […]
9 August 2021

Wild East. The campaign to rewild the East of England

When it comes to protecting our environment and fighting climate change, a great way to do this is to promote wild and natural landscapes. This boosts […]
6 August 2021

New report signals how the Travel & Tourism sector could help eradicate human trafficking

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released a new report that signals how the global Travel & Tourism sector can help eradicate human trafficking. […]
2 August 2021

Investments in ‘Green Hotels’ aimed at restarting tourism

Destination Capital (DC) has signed a collaborative arrangement with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to support the rejuvenation of the hotel industry. The arrangement supports the […]
22 July 2021

Discover IKEA’s tiny sustainable homes

The Swedish furniture firm has designed, together with the mobile home company Escape, a modular and sustainable housing model. The IKEA Tiny House has an area […]
20 July 2021

Goats get gardening in New York City park

As every gardener knows, weeding is a hassle. It takes time and effort, and as soon as you weed one area, the unwanted plants pop right […]
8 July 2021

The Netherlands bans single-use plastics

As of this week, producers and importers in the Netherlands may no longer market certain products made of single-use plastic. These include cutlery, plates, and straws. […]
30 June 2021

How has the pandemic impacted travelers’ views on sustainability?

A recent survey conducted by Booking.com reveals that the pandemic is influencing consumers’ views on sustainability and how they will travel in the future. The online […]
21 June 2021

Single-use plastic products report to advance sustainability in tourism

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), launch a major new report today, addressing the complex issue of single-use […]
31 May 2021

The search for the Best Tourism Villages has begun

The search is on for the best examples of rural villages harnessing the power of tourism to provide opportunity and safeguard their communities, local traditions and […]
26 May 2021

GreenFest where Sustainability is the word

Over the next weekend, Braga will host another edition of one of the biggest sustainability events in Portugal: GreenFest. This year’s edition will be a hybrid, […]
10 May 2021

The importance of sustainability leadership in the tourism industry

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, and faculty and scientists of the Harvard T.H. Chan School […]
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