15 th SDG goal is to protect, restore and encourage sustainable development of ground-based ecosystems, sustainably control forests, fight with desertification, stop and reverse the process of degradation of lands and, finally, to stop losing biodiversity. This goal is stated at the source. We see at least two ways of how world tourism could have …
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Unfortunately, we all often see several thousand people standing in queues at museums or other tourist attractions and try to explain to ourselves that this is all because of overtourism, it is an inevitable evil that is useless to fight. It would seem that it’s okay – tourists spend several hours to get here, so …
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Frankfurt Airport has entered into an agreement to purchase wind-generated electricity. In addition, the use of solar energy generated locally is also increasing. The administration of the airport is constantly increasing its share of green energy, and plans to increase the use of renewable energy sources to 94% by 2030. The article is here. Such …
The tourism industry is becoming more environmentally friendly. An article on this subject has been published on travelpulse.com by Claudette Covey. The article is here. The article provides several specific examples of how different organizations contribute to the development of sustainable tourism through their environmental initiatives. We hope that such living examples will inspire DMOs, …
TravelPerk, an online travel platform, has announced the launch of GreenPerk, a new service that enables employees and their companies to offset the full amount of CO2 emissions related to business trips. Now, many people are increasingly concerned about the impact they have on the environment, there is a growing demand for greener business travel …
The British government announced the plan aimed to reduce car use and make the UK a hub for green technology. The strategy includes decarbonizing of road vehicles and logistics, restructuring of public transport etc. In general, it is a good and useful initiative, and it is great that more governments understand their role and responsibility …
Brands with more sustainable and environmental friendly products have strong potential, showed a sustainability report. According to the m1nd-set research agency’s report, 84% of shoppers from across all world regions would better perceive a brand because of its sustainable qualities. Among them Millennials and Females are proactive in their quest for greener purchases. So, today …
A research showed that most people find the process of air travel very stressful. Some respondents said it is more stressful than going to work or visiting a dentist. At the same time, most travelers would pay extra money to shorten a flight, raise comfort etc. Also, Melanie Lieberman, senior travel editor at The Points …
This informative article gives practical advice on how to develop environmentally friendly and sustainable tourism in modern conditions. We are talking about the fact that it is not easy for hotels and other tourist organizations to become more environmentally friendly – it means starting to use new materials or get another certificate. This is a …
There are many tips on how to travel sustainable. The article by Katherine Martinko caught our attention. She gives reasonable and useful advices on how to make your travels more sustainable. We agree with most of the points. All of them are aimed on traveling without disturbing local nature and community. But eating like a …
