Category: Certification

USGBC report says hospitality industry poised for growth in green building

Green construction in the hospitality sector has increased by 50 percent from 2011-2013 and now represents 25 percent of all new construction in the sector today.

Fairtrade Coffee Company Branches Out Into Tourism

Four new small group tours will give travellers a rare opportunity to meet farmers and artisans behind popular fair trade products such as coffee, chocolate and handicrafts, while also visiting some of Latin America’s most iconic sights and natural wonders.

Interviews with Tourism Social Entrepreneurs #3: AB Origen, Colombia

Based in Colombia, the organisation works to promote sustainable tourism in the country and has recently launched an app to support its aims.

Berlin’s tool to help city developers share best practice

New website's aim is to put award-winning case studies in one place to make it easier for urban practitioners, researchers and journalists

Sustainable tourism initiatives recognized by the UNWTO Awards

2016 finalists and winners announced for annual awards in Excellence and Innovation in Tourism at Fitur in Spain

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