Category: Certification

Emerging trends in hotel sustainability certification

GSTC’s Roi Ariel shares how the increasing number of certification bodies is changing the meetings industry.

Coral Expeditions inducted into the Ecotourism Hall of Fame

Coral Expeditions, Australia’s pioneering cruise line, was recently inducted into the Ecotourism Hall of Fame in recognition of two decades of unwavering commitment to advanced and sustainable Ecotourism practices.

About 30% of Turkish hotels achieve initial eco goal

More than 6,000 hotels in Turkey (Türkiye) have been certified to stage one of the country’s groundbreaking sustainable tourism programme, developed with the GSTC.

Closing the data gap between green certifications, hotels, and consumers

Consumers are increasingly aware of the impact that travel has on the environment and its role in the climate crisis. With tourism accounting for 8% of the world’s carbon emissions and the hotel sector alone responsible for one-eighth of that volume, more travelers are choosing to book hotels with solid eco-credentials.

Dubai introduces ‘Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp’ for eco-friendly hotels

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced the launch of the ‘Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp’.

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Discover Puerto Rico presents initiative to inspire conscious travel

Discover Puerto Rico, the Island’s official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), announces its Valentine’s Day initiative, “Love Letter from Puerto Rico,” with Puerto Rican actor and producer Amaury Nolasco.