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Wonderful Copenhagen launches initiative to promote sustainable visitor behavior

Wonderful Copenhagen, the Danish capital's tourism organization, has unveiled an initiative to get visitors to act more sustainably.

Accommodation

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.
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Research

76% of surveyed hotels report staffing shortages

More than three-quarters of surveyed hotels are experiencing a staffing shortage, and hotels are increasing pay, benefits, and perks to recruit and retain employees, according to a May survey of hoteliers conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).

Survey: consumers want to go green, but costs and quality remain obstacles

Despite a widespread desire to incorporate reusable items into their daily routines, many are held back by cost and quality concerns.

New UN Tourism report integrates biodiversity in national tourism policies

While 95% of national tourism policies acknowledge nature as a primary asset for tourism, actual detailed plans for sustainable management practices are often lacking, a new report from UN Tourism reveals.

NRA report outlines six ways to source food and supplies sustainably

Taking a little extra time to vet your supplies and talk over options with your suppliers can help you build your sustainability story.

Hotel rewards programs go greener across brands

iSeatz, a leading provider of travel loyalty technology, has released its 5th annual State of Loyalty: Hospitality Rewards Report. What the analyzed hotels all have in common this year is that they are expanding the opportunities available to their loyalty members.

Publication

New Sustainable Event Management: A Free Guide to Better Green Meetings

Sustainable events can be satisfying and interesting because they make it worth attending in person because the planner has taken steps to connect participants to a destination in a meaningful way, perhaps through the authentic cuisine, local entertainment or a community service project.

What does the future hold for short-term rentals in European Cities?

A comprehensive review of how short term rentals have evolved in Europe over the past seven years was carried out by Toposophy for HORTEC.

Travel & Tourism Development Index 2021

The 2021 edition of the index highlights the vital need to invest in T&T, the impact of COVID-19 and how sector stakeholders can draw on T&T development strategies to build back better.

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