Sustainable News
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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…
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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…