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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.
Romanian wild bears relocated amid increased sightings
Authorities plan to relocate nearly 30 bears to the Zărnești Sanctuary following a Euronews report on rising bear encounters.
The Masai Mara National Game Reserve bans private vehicles
The Masai Mara National Game Reserve in southwestern Kenya has placed a ban on private vehicles within its boundaries. This move, aimed at preserving the reserve's delicate ecosystem and ensuring sustainable tourism, is a step toward curbing overtourism in the region.
Portugal launches world’s longest circular hiking route to combat overtourism
Portugal’s tourist hotspots are overwhelmed with visitors. A new hiking trail aims to restore balance. Plans are afoot to create the world’s longest circular hiking route, the 3,000 km Palmilhar Portugal (Walking Portugal).
Intrepid launches sustainable rail trips
Intrepid Travel has launched a new range of trips dedicated to rail travel to promote slower, more sustainable travel.
UNESCO announces new geoparks worldwide
Travellers interested in deep dives into geology, culture and sustainability have several new destinations to place on their bucket lists. Unesco just announced the designation of 18 new Global Geoparks, bringing the total to 213 sites representing 48 countries around the world.
New ban halts boat tours through sacred Australian natural wonder
The Horizontal Falls are one of Australia’s strangest natural attractions, a unique blend of coastal geography and powerful tidal forces that visitors pay big money to see up close. But all that is about to change.
Lepogo Lodges: Africa’s potential most eco-friendly safari
Lepogo Lodges in South Africa offer luxury safaris - so far, so normal - but are also serious about protecting the surrounding wilderness for generations to come.
Khiri Reach pledges to One Million Trees Reforestation Project in Cambodia
Khiri Reach, the 16-year old charitable arm of Khiri Travel, has joined Wildlife Alliance’s ambitious long-term One Million Trees initiative to reforest illegally cleared land in Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains.
Challenges arise when travelers find tours that are too authentic
Off the beaten track’ tours are designed to show the unfiltered realities of local life, which can sometimes include aspects that are surprising or challenging for travelers.