Category: Certification

On Smart Tourism in Benidorm: Interview Laura Garcia Castellano

After being named the world's first certified intelligent tourism destination in 2018, Benidorm experienced a sharp shock in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Making the economic argument for sustainability: Interview with Tim O’Donoghue

Tim O’Donoghue is the Executive Director of the Riverwind Foundation. Tim provides training and technical assistance services for businesses, organisations, and destinations that wish...

Google highlights hotels’ sustainability efforts through new search tools

Users will now see information about the sustainability efforts of hotels and resorts when conducting their searches. Google are collaborating with hotel chains and independent hotels around the world to collect accurate information on their eco-friendly practices and make it readily accessible to the public.

How does a UNESCO World Heritage rating affect a tourist destination?

The announcement of new additions to the UNESCO list can be a cause for excitement, but 2021’s has been more dramatic than most. With all the fuss around who will make the cut and who won't, there's one question that hasn't been answered: Does UNESCO designation really make a difference with travellers?

Intrepid unveils new partnership to develop sustainable tourism in Europe

Global tour operator Intrepid Travel has partnered with MEET Network, an association of Mediterranean parks founded by the International Union for the Conservation. Intrepid has included MEET experiences, which all have robust sustainability standards, within two of its new tours to in Croatia and Crete, with more to come across Europe over the next few months.

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