Tag: Sustainable Tourism
Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges to open in Phong Nha
Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges is set to open in 3Q2026 along the Son River within the Phong Nha-Ke Bang UNESCO World Heritage Site, an area...
Bhaya Cruises returns with annual Clean The Bay initiative in Halong...
Bhaya Cruises will hold the ninth edition of its annual Clean The Bay environmental initiative on May 28, 2026, in Halong Bay. The Green...
PATA and China Chamber of Tourism formalise partnership
PATA and the China Chamber of Tourism (CCT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen tourism cooperation between China and the Asia-Pacific...
PATA makes AI, ESG micro-learning courses available to tourism professionals
PATA has launched two courses – one on AI and the other on ESG sustainability – under its new Micro-Credentials Programme, designed to give...
Tourism professionals see responsible development key to long-term industry resilience
Discussions at the PATA Annual Summit 2026 this week on building a resilient future for the tourism industry highlighted a common view: a responsible approach to tourism development gives destinations the agility needed to navigate a volatile environment.
Agoda survey highlights growing demand for purpose-led travel in Asia
Agoda’s 2026 Sustainable Travel Survey indicates rising interest in travel experiences that deliver meaningful connections and support local communities across Asia.
The survey found that...
PATA reaffirms relevance as it marks 75 years of existence
In a rapidly changing world where multiple factors continue to affect travel and tourism – alongside ongoing debate over tourism’s value – PATA’s leadership...
PATA Annual Summit opens with resilience focus, honours leaders
The dual-city PATA Annual Summit (PAS) 2026 kicks off this week in Pohang and Gyeongju, cities that are part of South Korea’s North Gyeongsang...
Bhutan to stage inaugural travel mart as global engagement grows
Bhutan will host the first Bhutan International Travel Mart (BITM) from June 11 to 13, 2026 in Zhichenkhar, Thimphu, bringing together global buyers and...
Go beyond the checklist; why the checklist is not the final...
Kevin Phun, founder of the Centre for Responsible Tourism Singapore, shares why sustainability certification risks becoming ineffective when treated as a checklist, and how understanding its purpose can strengthen operations and sales
