Venice has recovered from tourism during the coronavirus pandemic, as can be seen from the clear water and Venetians being able to move freely in their city. However, Venice is also economically dependent on tourism. Now, with Italy relaxing its entry regulations, Venice is starting a new approach to tourism with technology, taxes, and new cruise ships laws all playing a part.
The pandemic has focused attention on the negative impacts of travel, which resulted in the ‘coming back better’ movement. In this interview with Forbes, travel expert and writer Holly Tuppen talks about what this means in reality and how we can put it into practice, based on her own sustainable travel experiences.
Global tour operator Intrepid Travel has partnered with MEET Network, an association of Mediterranean parks founded by the International Union for the Conservation. Intrepid has included MEET experiences, which all have robust sustainability standards, within two of its new tours to in Croatia and Crete, with more to come across Europe over the next few months.
Legislature seeks to strip funding of Hawaii’s largest tourism agency, just as it refocuses on community and environment. This has left their multi-year plans to protect the environment and communities up in the air and could mean a return to unchecked tourism.
The UNWTO has started its search for rural villages that provide the opportunity to safeguard their communities, local traditions and heritage. It hopes to maximise the contribution of the sector to reducing regional inequalities and fighting against rural depopulation. The initiative includes three pillars: a label, a program and a network.
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray unveils Arcadia by Amala, an intimate dining experience where the rich traditions of Indian cuisine are reimagined through artistic storytelling and sustainable practices.
