Sustainable News
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Interview with Wassim Daoud, Head of Sustainability and CSR at PONANT on its Global Tourism Plastics Initiative commitment
As part of Sustainable First’s partnership with the UNEP’s & UNWTO’s Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, Mafalda Borea speaks to Wassim Daoud, Head of Sustainability and CSR at PONANT, and PONANT…
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Interview with Thomas Loughlin, Sustainability Lead at Booking.com on its Global Tourism Plastics Initiative commitment
As part of Sustainable First’s partnership with the UNEP’s & UNWTO’s Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, Mafalda Borea speaks to Thomas Loughlin, Sustainability Lead – Sustainable Supply at Booking.com, about their…
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Travulous Announces Partnership with African Wildlife Foundation
Travulous, a specialist destination management company located in Rwanda – known for its ethos of promoting tourism as an economic engine for the benefit of wildlife conservation – today announced…
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UNWTO and Travelindex Group Sign MOU to Help SMEs Thrive in Post Pandemic World
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Travelindex Group (which Sustainable First is a part of) joined forces to help SMEs succeed in a post-pandemic world and to raise…
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Cornell Launches Sustainable Tourism Destination Management Online Course
An online course program developed by Cornell University in partnership with the Travel Foundation will be the first-of-its-kind to equip destination professionals with new knowledge and skills urgently needed to…
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Middle East Members Focus on Tourism Sustainable Recovery
UNWTO has successfully celebrated the 48th session of its Regional Commission for the Middle East. Returning to Egypt for the third time since 2018, the Commission addressed the pressing challenges…
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Tourism Enjoys Strong 2022 Start While Facing New Uncertainties
International tourism continued its recovery in January 2022, with a much better performance compared to the weak start to 2021. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine adds pressure to existing…
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IATA Announces First Industry-Developed Passenger CO2 Calculation Methodology
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Recommended Practice Per-Passenger CO2 Calculation Methodology. IATA’s Methodology, using verified airline operational data, provides the most accurate calculation…
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Mountain and Snow Tourism Summit Looks to Sustainable Future
The 11th World Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism has concluded with a shared commitment to centre innovation and promote investment in green infrastructure and low-impact travel experiences. Held as…
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WTTC Addresses EU Ministers to Discuss Recovery of Tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) was invited to address EU Tourism Ministers on behalf of the private sector at a closed high-level meeting in Dijon today. Julia Simpson,…