Landmark Environmental Research Disclosed for 185 Countries, Reflecting Depth of the Travel & Tourism Sector’s Global Influence
In this article, we will explore the top 10 European sustainable destinations rated by hotel guests. These destinations have made remarkable strides in implementing sustainable practices, making them ideal choices for eco-conscious travelers. They also serve as an excellent example for other destinations and tourism providers looking to enhance their sustainability practices.
UNWTO has worked with tourism leaders from across Mexico to accelerate the sector’s shift to greater sustainability.
Spain’s tourism sector has an opportunity to help position the country as a sustainable - and therefore more desirable - tourist destination.
UNWTO has released a new report highlighting the progress that global tourism has made in measuring greenhouse gas emissions as well as the challenges the sector still faces.
Accor has entered into a strategic partnership with Ecotourism Australia to certify all Accor hotels, apartments and resorts across Australia and the Pacific as Sustainable Tourism certified businesses.
New research released today by Expedia Group Media Solutions reveals that although 90% of consumers look for sustainable options when booking, 70% feel overwhelmed with navigating options and making the best choices to be a more sustainable traveler.
COP26 could be a huge turning point for the role of sustainability in tourism, says GlobalData. The data and analytics company notes that the tourism industry is in an unprecedented recovery process, and with many private sector companies now committing to more transparent actions around reducing emissions, more tangible results around sustainability could be seen during the next decade.
These case studies are designed to help other Travel & Tourism businesses further develop their own sustainability endeavors drawing on these best practices.
Under the new Investment Readiness for Green Finance Mechanisms initiative, the United Nations specialized agency for tourism will work alongside IFC, a member of the World Bank Group and the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries, on a series of training programmes.