Sustainable News
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COVID-19: UNWTO Calls on Tourism to be Part of Recovery Plans
In an update on the sector’s response to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) offers a first assessment pointing to a decrease in international arrivals and receipts…
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Dive tourism: how to minimize your environmental impact
The Reef-World Foundation—the international coordinator of the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Green Fins initiative—is reminding tourists of the huge environmental impact their actions can have and is calling on people…
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Let’s travel green: Here are some eco-friendly ideas to make tourism sustainable
We are living in a world wherein urban professionals are increasingly feeling the need to go on holidays and weekend getaways to unwind themselves. No wonder, a report has revealed…
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SUNx: eXistential Climate Crisis Requires More Urgent Actions
Inaugural Malta Climate Friendly Travel Think Tank concludes with finding that the eXistential climate crisis requires even more urgent action by the entire global Travel and Tourism sector. In Qawra,…
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Sustainable Travel Ireland Adopts the GSTC Industry Criteria
Sustainable Travel Ireland has formally adopted the GSTC Industry Criteria to be used in Ireland by accommodations and tour operators. Sustainable Travel Ireland, formerly Ecotourism Ireland, is Ireland’s leading and…
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Safilo and Aquafil to Produce Eco-Sustainable Eyewear
Safilo, a worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of eyewear, today announces the introduction of ECONYL regenerated nylon in its eyewear collections, thanks to a pioneering partnership with…
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Tourism Growth Strengthens Contribution to Sustainable Development Agenda
International tourist arrivals grew by a further 4% between January and September of 2019, the latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer indicates. Tourism’s growth continues to outpace global…
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Greece Welcomes UNWTO Support for Sustainable Tourism Growth
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) paid a high-level visit to Greece to meet with the Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and offer the United Nations’ specialized…
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Sustainable Travel – Make Sure Your Next Trip is a Green One!
I was born with the travel bug. As often as I could, I was off visiting and re-visiting places near and far, soaking in sea air, language, and culture. But…
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Greek Hospitality Sector Gives Back to Society with ‘Hotels For’ Initiative
The establishment of “Hotels For”, a new hospitality sector social responsibility initiative, was announced on Friday by the Greek Tourism Ministry and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH), during the chamber’s ninth…