Category: Sustainable tourism management

New controls on holiday lets in England to address affordability for residents

New controls on holiday lets in England will be introduced from the summer to stop local people being unable to afford to live in their own community, the government has announced.

Barcelona’s city hall launched a new strategy to direct €100 million from its tourist tax

Barcelona’s city hall launched a new strategy to direct €100 million ($108 million) from its tourist tax – the charge travelers see at the bottom of their hotel bill — to a fund that will install heat pumps and solar panels in state-owned schools. 

Don’t forget niches: marketing to micro-communities for sustainable growth

According to Dr Thraenhart, niches can help destinations address specific sustainable tourism issues and concerns, while ensuring marketing efforts are highly targeted and effective.

Vail Resorts achieves 100% renewable electricity, surpassing 2030 Goal

In 2017, Vail Resorts announced Commitment to Zero, a bold goal to achieve a zero net operating footprint by 2030, including zero net emissions, zero waste to landfill, and zero net operating impact to forests and habitat.

Proposed bill suggests ‘Green Fee’ for Hawaii tourists

A legislative bill that died last year is getting a second life. Hawaii Senate Bill 304, would allow the state to collect a "green fee" from visitors who want to go to Hawaii's public beaches, parks, trails, coastlines and other natural areas.

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