Sustainable News
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GSTC Partners with Sustainable First
The world’s leading authority in sustainable tourism certification, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), has signed a strategic agreement with Sustainable First, the recently launched platform to champion sustainable tourism…
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Ecotourists Staying Away Put Wildlife in Danger in Cambodia
Tourism-dependent forest ranger patrols in Cambodia which are financed by the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation and Cardamom Tented Camp are in danger since the Covid-19 tourism shutdown; an emergency…
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UNWTO Releases Covid-19 Technical Assistance Package for Tourism Recovery
The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a Tourism Recovery Technical Assistance Package to offer guidance to Member States in response to COVID-19. The package is structured around three…
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Malta, Taking the Lead on Climate Change
Climate change is a global issue but, as a country, we cannot be passive. With the right policies and decisions, we can make our country more sustainable and at the…
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Turismo de Portugal Certifies Establishments with “Clean & Safe” Stamp
At a time when the recovery of the sector is being prepared, tourism enterprises, tourist entertainment companies and travel agencies have the option to request certification as a “Clean &…
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Bureau Veritas to Certify Hotels and Tour Operators after Achieving GSTC-Accredited Status
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that Bureau Veritas Certification Hong Kong has achieved the ‘GSTC-Accredited’ status for certifying hotels and tour operators. Achieving the GSTC-Accredited…
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Michelin and Enviro Developing Technology to Transform Used Tires into Raw Materials
Michelin is partnering with Enviro to develop and industrialize on a large scale, an innovative pyrolysis* technology to recycle tires at the end of their life. For the tire industry…
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SUNx Malta Launches World’s First Climate Friendly Travel Diploma
SUNx Malta and The Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS) launched the first Tourism course dedicated to the transformation of the Travel & Tourism industry in line with the Paris Climate…
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Anurak Lodge Announces ‘Rainforest Rising’ Campaign
Award winning ecolodge in southern Thailand encourages guests to help with a forest regeneration project. Anurak Community Lodge at Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand has launched ‘Rainforest Rising’…
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Jane Goodall: The Hope, Premiering on Earth Day
The documentary film ‘JANE’ is a phenomenon – but it’s only part of the story. The film covers the remarkable journey of 26 year old Jane Goodall as a young…