Tag: Sustainable Development
Off to an adventure
Adventure tourism is a valuable forte for destinations to develop, asserts Hannah Pearson, Adventure Travel Trade Association’s regional director for Asia, as it is a multi-billion dollar segment that keeps most of the earnings within the local community and demands a sustainable approach to development
Bhutan reopens to the world with new tourism strategy
The Kingdom of Bhutan reopens its borders today to international travellers following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Aside from welcoming visitors to the country, Bhutan has also...
Bhutan set for September reopening with new tourism approach
Travellers to Bhutan will pay a much higher Sustainable Development Fee when the destination reopens to international visitors on September 23, but freedom to...
UNWTO kicks off second Awake Tourism Challenge
UNWTO has flagged off the second edition of its Awake Tourism Challenge, calling on innovators who can help with tourism recovery and contribute to...
Greening of a resort island
Lee Cheh Hsien, divisional director, planning, Sentosa Development Corporation, understands that pushing for carbon neutrality by 2030 for the entire island is a monumental task, but remains confident in the progressive and relentless effort that his partners are displaying
Accor makes waves in sustainability agenda with help of Energy Observer
Accor recently reaffirmed its commitment to achieve net-zero by 2050, and is supporting myriad sustainability initiatives that can help it deliver on its promise.
One...
PATA partners launch net zero methodology for hotels
PATA has partnered with global hospitality, travel and tourism sector organisations to release a new methodology to guide hotels on how to set a...
Booking.com highlights sustainable stays
Booking.com is making it easier for travellers to search for sustainable accommodation with the launch of its Travel Sustainable badge, which recognises any kind of...
Millennial Resorts pushes for better sustainability practices in Batangas
The eco-friendly beach properties of Millennial Resorts in Batangas, Philippines, have registered for the EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) certification.
“The EDGE registration...
Sentosa earns spot on Top 100 sustainable destinations list
Singapore's resort island of Sentosa has been named by Green Destinations as one of the Top 100 Destination Sustainability Stories.
First launched in 2014, the...