Tag: Sustainable Tourism
Travel Exclusive Asia expands into Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia
Travel Exclusive Asia is expanding into Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia to foster sustainable tourism, social responsibility, and regional growth in the region.
The Thai DMC...
Accor partners Qualmark New Zealand for sustainability certification
Accor has entered into a strategic partnership with Qualmark to work towards certifying Accor hotels, resorts and apartments across New Zealand as Gold Standard...
Responsible relaxation
Located on southern Thailand’s west coast, Krabi is ramping up its green initiatives to offer travellers fun, yet sustainable, island experiences.
UN Tourism opens calls for this year’s Best Tourism Villages
UN Tourism, rebranded from UNWTO, has opened applications for the 2024 edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative.
The initiative, launched in 2021, is one...
India sets out tourism villages ambition
A number of Indian states have identified rural tourism as a vital area for promoting sustainable experiences.
India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu, which recently...
UNWTO, India’s G20 Presidency launch dashboard to support sustainable tourism
UNWTO and India’s G20 Presidency, through India’s Ministry of Tourism, have joined hands to launch a new tool that will advance the contribution of...
NTO chiefs underline continued commitment to develop tourism responsibly
From taking guidance from sustainability experts to promoting home-stays and local experiences that benefit natives, more and more NTOs are devising their strategies to...
UNWTO digs deeper to uncover more top tourism villages
Following two successful editions of its hunt for the world’s most outstanding tourism villages that are able to drive rural development and local well-being,...
Sri Lankan hoteliers commit to rebuilding tourism responsibly
Despite tourism challenges, two Sri Lankan hotel players have remained firm in their efforts to uplift local communities as they rebuild their business.
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Sustainable tourism at a critical juncture
Sustainability in the travel and tourism industry has become the most discussed subject, accelerated by the pandemic. However, Roi Ariel, general manager of Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), says the industry needs accountability and greater public awareness