Sustainable News
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Barcelona Joins UNWTO Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories
UNWTO has welcomed the Barcelona Tourism Observatory into its growing International Network of Sustainable Observatories (INSTO). Tourism is one of the leading economic sectors for the city of Barcelona and…
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Start-Up Innovation Camp Promotes Sustainable Tourism & Honours Start-Ups
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and organised by the World Tourism Forum Lucerne,…
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Dominican Republic with First UNWTO Tourism Investment Guide
UNWTO has launched the first in a series of tourism investment guidelines focused on a specific country. Developed alongside the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic and the national…
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Dominican President, UNWTO and IE University Announce Education Scholarships
UNWTO and IE University continue to build on their shared commitment to nurturing tourism talent and promoting accessible education with the announcement of new scholarships to the UNWTO Online Academy.…
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UNWTO: Tourism Grows in 2021, Remains Far Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Global tourism experienced a 4% upturn in 2021, compared to 2020 (415 million versus 400 million). However, international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) were still 72% below the pre-pandemic year of…
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PATA to Launch New Net Zero Methodology for Hotels
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in partnership with global hospitality, travel and tourism sector organisations released a new methodology to guide hotels on how to set a net zero…
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Climate Failure and Social Crisis Top Global Risks 2022
Climate risks dominate global concerns as the world enters the third year of the pandemic. According to the Global Risks Report 2022, while the top long-term risks relate to climate,…
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UN Report Underscores Importance of Tourism for Economic Recovery
The important role that tourism will play in the recovery of national economies and global trade has been highlighted in the 2022 edition of the World Economic Situation and Prospects…
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Air France Committed to Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Air France is strongly involved in the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which can lower CO2 emissions by at least 75% when compared to traditional fossil fuel. Unfortunately, SAF…
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New Gulfstream G700: 83% of Testing Done on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the all-new Gulfstream G700 has made great strides in its flight-test program and is capping 2021 with additional accomplishments, including the use of a sustainable aviation…