Category: Resilience

A story of regeneration and sustainability: Guardians of Andean Trees

Valencia Travel Cusco has launched the "Guardians of Andean Trees" Program, an initiative aimed at mitigating carbon emissions, supporting the well-being of local communities, and promoting the regeneration of the natural environment through the planting of 15,000 pine trees in the Sacred Valley, specifically in the communities of Ruqqa Ayllu in Willoq and Amaru in Pisac.

The realities and myths of regenerative tourism

Regenerative tourism is great for destinations that choose to focus on it, and for the few who can afford it. But what about the rest of us?

Canada launches major initiative to boost indigenous tourism

Indigenous tourism helps advance economic reconciliation, while allowing the sharing of Indigenous cultures and histories across Canada. That’s why supporting its growth, in close partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, is one of the Government of Canada’s top priorities.

Groundbreaking report: as Travel & Tourism continue to grow, its water intensity falls

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched its new groundbreaking report, ‘Water Roadmap for Travel & Tourism’, revealing total water intensity by global Travel & Tourism continues to decrease as the sector continues to grow. 

Tourism killed Thailand’s most famous bay. Here’s how it was brought back to life

A story of closure and reopening of the Maya Bay, part of the Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park,which became famous after a DiCaprio movie.

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Booking.com and UN Tourism develop online training series for hospitality

A new series of online training sessions for hospitality businesses, focusing on community engagement, energy and greenhouse gases, as well as food and water management, has been developed by Booking.com in collaboration with UN Tourism.