Sustainable News
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UNWTO: Tourism Sector to Continue Taking Action on Plastic Pollution
A new set of Recommendations published today outline how the global tourism sector can continue in its fight against plastic pollution while effectively facing the public health and hygiene challenges…
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UNWTO Invites Startups to Pitch Ways to Accelerate SDGs
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced the launch of a new Startup Competition as it looks to identify innovators with the power to further tourism’s contribution to sustainable development.…
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Post-COVID-19 Green Recovery Must Embrace Sustainable Aviation Fuels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized the aviation industry’s commitment to its emissions reduction goals and called for the International Energy Agency (IEA) to prioritize investment in sustainable aviation…
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UCSL to Certify Hotels & Tour Operators after Achieving GSTC-Accredited Status
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) announced that the United Certification Systems has now achieved the ‘GSTC-Accredited’ status for certifying hotels and tour operators. Achieving the GSTC-Accredited status means that…
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UNWTO Partnerships at UN Global Compact Leaders Summit
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) ensured the transformative power of tourism was a key part of the conversation at the latest edition of the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit. The…
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UNWTO: Future of Tourism in the Americas; Stronger and Greener
Ministers from across the Americas have met to map a course for the sustainable growth of the region’s tourism sector, a lifeline for many millions and a key driver of…
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Tourism Organizations Unite to Create Coalition for the Future of Tourism
Six non-governmental organizations call for a rebalance in tourism as the sector recovers from Covid-19. These organizations have come together for the first time to form The Future of Tourism…
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UNWTO: Sustainability as the New Normal
To mark World Environment Day, the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announces its new vision for global tourism, growing better, stronger, and balancing…
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SUNx Malta Launches “Bend Our Trend” Campaign on World Environment Day
SUNx Malta, in collaboration with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched a Climate Resilience campaign called “BEND OUR TREND”. Led by a 90-second animated video, the campaign…
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UNWTO and IFC Partner to Facilitate Green Investments for Tourism’s Sustainable Future
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) continues to steer global tourism towards a more sustainable future, partnering with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to green the sector and promote recovery and…