A recent survey in the US has found that 38% of former hospitality workers are not even considering a hospitality job for their next position, after being made unemployed or having to change industries due to the COVID pandemic. These workers are transitioning out of the industry in search of a different work settings, higher pay, better benefits and more schedule flexibility.
A new ‘Plastic Free Balearics’ initiative aimed at the tourism sector has been developed by IbizaPreservation and Save the Med. The programme helps tourism establishments to find alternatives to single-use plastics, ahead of the new Balearic Waste Law banning single-use plastics, which is due to come into force this spring.
Naturasì aims to give people healthy and good quality seasonal food while also promoting local agriculture. Their latest project involves creating a network of restaurants and hotels for people wanting to choose a more sustainable way to travel. Here Greta talks to project manager of "Eat and Sleep with Naturasì", Diego Mori.
Reducing food waste is an urgent challenge, and one in which the tourism industry must play a role. This article highlights and extent of the problem and looks at innovative and creative food-related solutions from within the industry. The article also includes a a list of useful resources.
Stopping tourism leakage requires long-term strategic goals and new success metrics. It also requires a holistic approach that focuses on niche markets, supports local businesses and workers, and protects destinations’ unique social and natural assets.
Discover Puerto Rico, the Island’s official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), announces its Valentine’s Day initiative, “Love Letter from Puerto Rico,” with Puerto Rican actor and producer Amaury Nolasco.
