Category: Environmental issues

Book Different to publish carbon emissions for 591,000 hotels

More and more consumers choose products that are good for them and their environment. The combination of BookDifferent’s carbon footprint ratings and the site’s listing of eco certified hotels is an important step forward

Namibia says tourism contributes directly to poverty alleviation

Tourism has been identified in Vision 2030 as one of the pillars of Namibia's economic growth and is one of the few industries that contribute directly to poverty alleviation and economic development in rural areas

Alpine ski resorts gain boost from going green

With climate change the number one environmental concern facing mountain communities, sustainable labelling schemes can help to attract tourists and preserve delicate landscapes

Africa’s greenest hotel a model for sustainability

Near Cape Town's Airport, there is a wetland, an aquaponic herb garden and an eco-pool – all part of Hotel Verde, known as Africa’s greenest hotel.

Sea moss – sustainable superfood for Caribbean hotels

A new project by INTASAVE-CARIBSAVE aims to scale up the capacity for sustainable seamoss production to supply the plethora of spas and hotels focused on wellness in St Lucia

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