Category: Opinion

‘Bluewashing’: the exploitative side of ecotourism against local communities

The idea of vacation spots that are a “paradise on earth” can sometimes overlook uncomfortable truths.

Is sustainability the secret to a meaningful guest experience?

Does sustainability have an unfulfilled potential to enhance meaningful guest experiences that the hospitality industry is missing?

Mass tourism: boon or threat to good lives?

What is ‘mass tourism’? How do we think about it and talk about it? Do we consider all of its contexts, costs, and benefits? Vilhelmiina Vainikka shared this “Good Tourism” Insight.

Shift the focus from carbon footprint to climate shadow

The “climate shadow,” a concept that help each of us visualize how the sum of our life’s choices influence the climate emergency.

Closing the data gap between green certifications, hotels, and consumers

Consumers are increasingly aware of the impact that travel has on the environment and its role in the climate crisis. With tourism accounting for 8% of the world’s carbon emissions and the hotel sector alone responsible for one-eighth of that volume, more travelers are choosing to book hotels with solid eco-credentials.

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Baltimore Convention Center achieves Sustainable Event Standards Certification

Baltimore Convention Center achieves SILVER level certification from EIC Sustainable Event Standards, reflecting its commitment to sustainability with energy efficiency and waste reduction initiatives.