Category: Accommodations

First 100% solar-powered five-star resort opens in Maldives

Set on a 13-acre island, it is "an example of how energy independence can be achieved even in a challenging environment for development."

Airbnb and city of Florence sign tourism tax agreement

Airbnb and the Italian city have signed an agreement that will see the home sharing website pay taxes for each person that books through its website

Green Hotelier Awards 2016 open for entries

Awards are looking for hotels in Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas with best environmental and responsible initiatives

PATA announces winners of Tourism Inspire Awards 2015

Awards were in 6 categories: Branded & Independent Accommodation, Marine & Wildlife, Culture & Heritage, RT Destination, Community Based Tourism Initiative

African safari tourism: the ‘multiplier’ effect

For every one person employed by certain high-end tourism lodges in southern Africa, seven people benefit from the downstream flow of that income.

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