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With 36 guest rooms, two swimming pools, a spa, and an all-day-dining restaurant, Jaya House River Park is a quiet, lush, and luxurious oasis in the middle of a bustling tourist town.

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

26/07/2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts introduces the ‘Low Carbon Pioneers’ program

25/07/2024

- Sustainable Tourism Crash Course -

Destinations

Pollution

Copenhagen rewards tourists who participate in eco-friendly tasks

Tours & activities

Wonderful Copenhagen launches initiative to promote sustainable visitor behavior

Sustainable tourism management

Why do locals in Barcelona support Airbnb crackdown?

euronews.com - 15/07/2024

Overtourism

Thousands of Barcelona residents protest overtourism

euronews.com - 09/07/2024

Community

WTTC partners with IC Bellagio for a new consumer campaign

wttc.org - 20/06/2024

Ethical Travel Issues

New ban halts boat tours through sacred Australian natural wonder

edition.cnn.com - 07/04/2024

Research

76% of surveyed hotels report staffing shortages

greenlodgingnews.com - 12/07/2024

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

greenlodgingnews.com - 11/07/2024

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

unwto.org - 09/06/2024

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

greenlodgingnews.com - 06/06/2024

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

greenlodgingnews.com - 05/06/2024

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

skift.com - 20/02/2023

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?

Toposophy - 15/11/2022

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

World Economic Forum - 19/06/2022

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.