Helsinki was granted the Green Destinations GSTC certificate, which is one more step towards its goal of becoming the world’s most sustainable travel destination. Helsinki is the first city with over half a million residents to receive this certificate.
The Setouchi region of Japan is emerging as a beacon for sustainability, gaining global recognition for its proactive regeneration projects and sustainability accomplishments.
While the Japanese are famed for their polite and welcoming nature, the concentration of crowds at famed attractions is straining some of Japan’s hotspots.
Following this summer's heated protests against overtourism, there's some good news. For every overcrowded tourist spot in Europe, there are plenty of places around the world that need more visitors.
In a time where travelers often race from one experience to the next, Africa's tourism industry is intentionally working to slow things down -- and in doing so, creating more meaningful, restorative experiences.
Tourism Cares and The Hawaiian Islands launched the Meaningful Travel Map of Hawaiʻi, connecting travel professionals with sustainable, community-driven experiences.
Edinburgh is set to become the first city in Scotland to introduce a tourist tax after the Scottish government granted powers to local authorities to introduce visitor charges.
