Category: Water

Survey seeks to prove surfing tourism as viable strategy for sustainable development

 Results of an online survey will be used to understand the demographics and motivations of surfers who travel to aid tourism development policies

Leading hotel groups collaborate to launch first standardised water measurement tool for the industry

ITP (International Tourism Partnership) is proud to announce a major step forward in the hotel industry’s stewardship of water, with the launch of the Hotel Water Measurement Initiative (HWMI).

Coral reefs facing warming waters, increased bleaching

Coral reefs worldwide will likely be exposed to higher-than-normal sea temperatures for an unprecedented third year in a row, leading to increased bleaching

Small is Beautiful and Green

Unlike the big ships operators, small ship cruise companies know that to offer a small amount of people a more hands-on destination experience they need to leave the environment as they found it.

Cost of Great Barrier Reef bleaching: Aus$1 billion?

Australia Institute estimates that continued bleaching could see visitors to the region plummet by more than a million people a year

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Sustainability and innovation on the Syros Island

In a concerted effort to promote sustainability and innovation, the Municipality of Syros-Hermoupolis is taking steps to drive positive change and position itself as an eco-conscious destination, aiming to enhance the quality of life for both residents and visitors whilst preserving its natural ecosystem and cultural heritage.