Category: Environmental issues

The Hotel Industry’s Big Carbon Lie

Hotels are making claims about net-zero carbon emissions — but most are focusing on only half of the issue.

Travelodge tackles sustainability and inclusivity in Better Future plan

Travelodge has launched a new sustainability strategy including plans to become a net-zero hotel operator, as well as working in a more inclusive way.

Türkiye ramping up efforts for sustainable tourism

Türkiye is intensifying efforts, led by the Culture and Tourism Ministry, to create a sustainable tourism industry that will also help the country achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.

5 Key Takeaways for the Future of Sustainable Tourism

More industry stakeholders now recognize what practices are effective for their sustainability journeys. In the overall industry, however, gaps persist and there’s still a lot more work to do to put these strategies into practice.

Bhutan to reopen borders with renewed focus on sustainability

Bhutan will be raising its Sustainable Development Fee of USD 65 per person per night for tourists to USD 200, which will “go towards activities that promote carbon-neutral tourism”, so they can build a more “sustainable tourism sector”.

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