The Green Corner: News & Views about Sustainability in Travel and Tourism
Tourism Cares launches campaign to champion sustainability
Tourism Cares, a non-governmental organisation says that it is trying to improve sustainability in tourism and plans to roll out… Read More
Travel Foundation launches first climate training programme for destinations
In a significant step towards climate action in tourism, Travel Foundation has launched a pioneering free-to-access training programme for destinations…. Read More
NGOs mount leopard conservation project in De Hoop Nature Reserve
Morukuru Goodwill Foundation, set up by Morukuru Family, a leading hospitality firm in South Africa has announce its support and… Read More
IATA unveils new methodology for SAF emissions accounting & reporting
International Air Transport Association (IATA), a global association of over 300 leading airlines, recently released its methodology for accounting and… Read More
Entries open for WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2025
Africa Travel Week (ATW) has invited responsible tourism businesses to enter the WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards. In a press… Read More
Borneo Green Bike Tour launched in Sarawak, Malaysia
Tourism Malaysia, the tourism promotion organisation of Malaysia, has announced the launch of the Borneo Green Bike Tour, a new… Read More
Taiwan offers 80 pc subsidy to hotels for sustainability certificates
Taiwan Tourism Administration under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has introduced new guidelines for quality of accommodation services with… Read More
After debut at COP29, can tourism lead march towards curbing carbon emissions?
When global climate negotiatiors gathered at Baku in Azerbaijan on November 11 for the 29th round of the negotiations under… Read More
Top 10 villages to explore in Nepal
Nepal, a land of unparalleled natural beauty and cultural richness, offers a unique way to experience its soul through village… Read More
African Parks to manage Gambella National Park in Ethiopia
Conservation organisation African Parks has signed an agreement with Federal and regional authorities in Ethiopia to manage the country’s largest national… Read More
MMPRC CEO welcomes dual win for Maldives at World Travel Awards
At the World Travel Awards 2024 awards, Maldives bagged twin honours, winning the award as the World’s Leading Destination as… Read More
Lufthansa Group to launch ‘Green Fares’ worldwide on December 4
After a successful pilot since February 2023 that saw over 2 million passengers opt for its ‘Green Fares’, the Lufthansa… Read More
Lake Tahoe to get first electric ferry in United States
In a groundbreaking development for sustainable transportation, Swedish tech company Candela and aviation startup FlyTahoe have announced plans to introduce… Read More
USD 65 billion needed annually to protect coastal & marine tourism: WTTC
Addressing world leaders during Ocean Action Day at the ongoing climate change summit COP29 in Baku on Thursday, the World… Read More