Sustainable News
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SOCOTEC Certification International Announced as GSTC-Recognized Standard
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council announced that SOCOTEC Certification International, the Certification-specialized subsidiary of the SOCOTEC group, has achieved the ‘GSTC-Recognized Standard’ status for its Sustainability Management System for Hotels.…
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UNWTO Partners with Ojimah for Branding and Innovation in African Tourism
UNWTO is to work with Ojimah to make positive storytelling and digitalization key drivers of tourism recovery across Africa. Building on UNWTO Agenda for Africa – Tourism for Inclusive Growth,…
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Mekong Tourism Forum 2022 Focused on Rebuilding a More Resilient Tourism Industry
After two years of disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mekong Tourism Forum returned as a physical event in 2022. It was be held in Quang Nam Province, home…
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Cardamom Tented Camp Sustainable Hotel Award for Climate Action
Cardamom Tented Camp in Cambodia, listed by us a truly Sustainable Destination, has won the 2022 Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) Sustainable Hotel Award for Climate Action. Apart from…
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European Environment Ministers Agree to Promote Transformation of European Tourism
At the conclusion of the Ninth Environment for Europe Ministerial Conference, organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and held in Nicosia, Cyprus, delegates adopted a Ministerial Declaration,…
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UNWTO Unites African Tourism for Growth and Opportunity
The 65th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa brought together around 25 Ministers of Tourism and high-level representatives from 35 countries as well as leaders from the private sector.…
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Asia-Pacific Global Sustainable Tourism Council Conference Held Korea
After two years without an on-site GSTC Conference due to the pandemic, the 2022 GSTC Asia-Pacific Conference took place in Saemangeum, Gunsan, Jeonbuk, Korea, from September 15-17. The conference brought…
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Europe Ministerial Conference Closes with Commitment for Sustainable Infrastructure
The 9th Environment for Europe Ministerial Conference closed today in Nicosia, Cyprus, with the adoption of a ministerial declaration affirming countries’ commitment to transition to a green economy with sustainable…
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Is it possible to be a ‘sustainable tourist’? 12 ways to make a positive impact on your travels
There are many positive aspects to tourism. Around two billion people travel each year for tourism purposes. Travel and tourism connect people and bring the world closer through shared experiences,…
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WTTC Calls on ICAO Member States to Agree Carbon Reduction Targets
A Long Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) for sustainable aviation will be discussed at the ICAO 41st Assembly. Action will be key for aviation’s journey towards net zero emissions. Attending the…