Sustainable Tourism

Overtourism is a pressing concern in some of the world's most-visited countries. There, tourists impact the local infrastructure, disturb communities, and cause harm to natural environments

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has suggested that the state government make it mandatory for tourists to carry a garbage bag to manage the waste they generate during their visit.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) reaffirmed its commitment towards sustainable tourism development initiatives in the Philippines, particularly in the development and promotion of the…

Thai Vietjet has been rated 5-star in sustainable tourism at the STAR: Sustainable Tourism Acceleration Rating by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, on August 25, 2023, at the award ceremony…

During the fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5), which takes place once every decade, the TUI Care Foundation and the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announced…

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has been awarded Thailand Sustainability Investment (THSI) status for the fifth consecutive year by the Stock Exchange of…

Place People at the Heart of Sustainable Tourism Recovery - In his first address at the United Nations General Assembly today (May 4), Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, urged…

Things are looking grim in Australia at the moment with talks of a second wave hitting Melbourne in the state of Victoria and Sydney being on high alert in NSW. It’s taking a toll on a lot…

According to WeSwap, the world’s first peer-to-peer currency exchange service, 6.4 million Brits now take part in activities that reduce their carbon footprint when abroad.

The Global Work & Travel Co has put together top tips to help you minimise your environmental impact and become a more conscientious traveller.

Bali, Phuket, Halong Bay, and Boracay used to be paradises on earth but now feature throng of crowds, heavy traffic, and shores defiled with trash.

Boracay, the Philippines’ crown jewel, was closed to tourists for six months to undergo rehabilitation after the president himself, Rodrigo Roa Duterte, called the island a “cesspool”…

Responsible hospitality practices can be both beneficial to hoteliers and guests and so we’ve compiled some practices which you can apply to keep up with the green trend.

Tripkada, the Philippine curated trip-joining start-up platform, launched its joiner app for iOS, gave stakeholder updates and revealed its expansion plans.

Friendly, generous, caring, adventurous. These make us Filipinos the best chums or ‘barkada’ in virtually everything, particularly when travelling. Now, a local start-up weaponises these…

Destination management company, ASIA DMC, will demonstrate its environmental credentials next month when group managing director, Linh Le, debates the critical issue of sustainable tourism…

Adventure tourism has huge potential in stoking national pride and sustaining domestic tourism, according to Haitham Mattar, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA).…