More than 300 travel companies, tourism boards and countries have signed the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, the first step for a shared road map to cut carbon emissions. The declaration has four main targets: measurement; decarbonization; regeneration; and collaboration.
Kenya has topped the World Travel Awards for Africa and the Indian Ocean. The results follow a year-long search for the world’s top travel, tourism and hospitality brands. Votes were cast by travel industry professionals and the public, with the nominee gaining the most votes in a category named as the winner.
The Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action on Tourism will be officially launched with the objective to raise the climate ambition of tourism stakeholders and secure strong actions to support the global commitment to halve emissions by 2030 and reach Net Zero as soon as possible before 2050. Transforming tourism through climate action is crucial for the sector’s competitiveness, sustainability and resilience.
Tourism has united around a common Call to Action, outlining a shared vision for the sustainable and inclusive future of the sector. The Call to Action brings together the solutions and plans put forward during a two-day summit, recognising the importance of transforming tourism ‘for people, for planet and for prosperity’.
In this “Good Tourism” Insight, Edwin Magio calls upon African travel & tourism stakeholders to put their words into action. Given that communities and conservation efforts are heavily reliant on tourism and have been adversely affected by tourism’s pause during COVID-19, it is important to ensure that they are at the centre of tourism’s post-pandemic recovery efforts.
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray unveils Arcadia by Amala, an intimate dining experience where the rich traditions of Indian cuisine are reimagined through artistic storytelling and sustainable practices.
