A new sustainable development initiative in Italy aims to recover waste biomass from rivers and beaches to transform it into renewable energy and natural fertiliser. The project will help protect riparian communities during regular flooding and will feed into the transformation towards a more circular economy.
In this interview, Elizaveta Ragozina talks with the co-founder of G-Guides Academy to find out more about this international learning platform for modern tour guides. The training academy empowers students from around the world to become the voice of their destination and ambassadors for sustainable development.
Meliá Hotels International has announced plans to take part in a Spanish governmental project which aims to transform and recover the travel industry. Part of the project will be the creation of a prototype for carbon-neutral hotels. The company hopes that European recovery funds will be used to support the project.
Despite COVID-19, the Sustainable Tourism Awards by Skal International, received 44 entries from 23 countries. The winners were independently evaluated on leadership criteria in sustainability, encompassing tangible and measurable benefits to the environment, to society and to the communities in which they operate. Congratulations to the winners!
Responsible travel company Better Places launched successful campaign 'Dream Now, Travel Later' to stay connected with travellers and highlight the plight of their local teams. So far their innovative crowd-funding efforts have raised an impressive 65,000 euros for their teams of guides and drivers affected by the pandemic.
