Mount Fuji has seen a boom in visitor numbers bringing with it concerns over discarded rubbish and hiker safety. To help clean up the mountain and preserve its environment, Japanese authorities have introduced a fee and a daily visitor cap along the most popular trail.
The Ministry for Equality has awarded Aena the “Equality in the Company” (DIE) distinction for its firm commitment in this area. This recognition underlines that Aena stands out in a relevant and especially significant way in the application of equal treatment and equal opportunities policies for its workers.
Following several years of pandemic-induced downturn, the travel sector is not only back, it’s positively booming. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the industry is expected to bring in some $9.5 trillion in 2023 — which accounts for 95% of its pre-pandemic levels.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released a new report investigating the discrepancy between travelers’ sustainability aspirations and actual behavior.