Environment
Biodiversity
Ecotourism in Marine Protected Areas as a tool to valuate natural capital and enhance good marine governance: A review
The conservation of biodiversity has both direct and indirect economic benefits for many sectors of the economy, namely tourism, being ecotourism considered one of the segments particularly adequate to value natural capital.
Interviews
Tours & activities
News
Sustainability certifications are high on TUI’s Agenda
Labels and certifications are common in many different sectors and contexts – from the Fair Trade, one of the most recognised sustainability labels globally, to the EU organic seal for food. The travel industry also has numerous certification schemes. For TUI, these are a key driver for more sustainable tourism.
Accommodation
Accommodations
‘Indian travellers are becoming mindful of how they travel’
BW HOTELIER spoke to Kumar Gaurav Gupta, VP & Country Manager - Indian subcontinent, SAP Concur about sustainable travel
Destinations
Research
Ecotourism in Marine Protected Areas as a tool to valuate natural capital and enhance good marine governance: A review
The conservation of biodiversity has both direct and indirect economic benefits for many sectors of the economy, namely tourism, being ecotourism considered one of the segments particularly adequate to value natural capital.
This Is How Tourism Must Shift to Actually Address Climate Change
A new report released during COP27 reveals that only one scenario could possibly reduce emissions in time.
Spotlight: Rural Tourism and Leisure
Savills -
Sustainability and acting in an environmentally responsible way continue to be growing trends among both consumers and the tourism industry as a whole
Airbnb’s Flexible Search boosts sustainable travel in Europe
Airbnb -
New report with early data shows ‘flexible search’ diverting bookings from Europe’s most over-touristed destinations and peak travel dates.
Protected areas provide thermal buffer against climate change
Science -
Protected areas play a key role in the sequestration and storage of carbon from the atmosphere into ecosystems and provide refuges for threatened species and are recognized as nature-based solutions to climate change adaption and mitigation.
Publication
New Sustainable Event Management: A Free Guide to Better Green Meetings
Sustainable events can be satisfying and interesting because they make it worth attending in person because the planner has taken steps to connect participants to a destination in a meaningful way, perhaps through the authentic cuisine, local entertainment or a community service project.
What does the future hold for short-term rentals in European Cities?
A comprehensive review of how short term rentals have evolved in Europe over the past seven years was carried out by Toposophy for HORTEC.
Travel & Tourism Development Index 2021
The 2021 edition of the index highlights the vital need to invest in T&T, the impact of COVID-19 and how sector stakeholders can draw on T&T development strategies to build back better.