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Monthly Archives: May 2018

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RCI affiliates recognized for leading the way in sustainability

NewsBy AcclarioMay 15, 2018
The evaluation process, winner selection and verification system was completed by third-party eco-certification expert GreenCircle Certified, LLC.

“Tourism must be a leader in responding to climate change” – Luigi Cabrini, GSTC Chair

News, Original SourceBy AcclarioMay 15, 2018

“Tourism must be a leader in responding to climate change, also considering that its impacts are seriously deteriorating many destinations.” Says Luigi Cabrini, GSTC Chair, in an interview for Travel Weekly.

Talking Point: How to cut your energy spend and be carbon compliant

News, Original SourceBy AcclarioMay 13, 2018
May 14, 2018 | Filed under: Energy & Carbon,Talking Point | Posted by: admin

All EU member countries, including the UK, face mandatory energy efficiency regulation as part of the EU-wide drive to improve energy efficiency by 20% by 2020.

Rewilding Europe and SKUA to cooperate on wildlife watching

News, Original SourceBy AcclarioMay 13, 2018

The signing of a new agreement between Rewilding Europe and SKUA Nature Group will boost nature-based tourism and wildlife photography offerings across multiple rewilding areas.

Rewilding Europe and SKUA will work together to develop professional wildlife watching operations in Rewilding Europe’s rewilding areas, thereby supporting local economies.

Travel professionals help restore coral and clean up debris in the Florida Keys

NewsBy AcclarioMay 13, 2018
In addition to volunteer labor, tools and materials, Tourism Cares is donating an additional $35,000 to the nonprofit host projects from its Destination Disaster Recovery Fund.

What travel agents aren’t telling you

News, Original SourceBy AcclarioMay 12, 2018

Travel agents are still promoting tourist attractions that are cruel to animals, according to research by Which? Travel. Many of the big names, including Tui, Trailfinders and Expedia, claim to be hot on the issue of animal welfare, but continue to sell tickets to unethical wildlife facilities.

9 Ways To Reduce Your Environmental Footprint While Travelling – Huffington Post

News, Original SourceBy AcclarioMay 9, 2018

“Book hotels and excursions that have passed certain sustainability accreditations… the Global Sustainable Tourism Council is one to look for…” Writes Charley Ross for HuffPost UK.

Read the full article on Huffington Post website: 9 Ways To Reduce Your Environmental Footprint While Travelling

Technology: The Trojan Horse for hotel sustainability

News, Original SourceBy AcclarioMay 6, 2018

Technology has been quickly evolving into many markets such as clothing, food, health, home, and hotels are certainly no exception. As the industry is disrupted by more privatized options such as Airbnb and VRBO, Bloomberg reports that technology has become “top of mind for hotels,” as they seek to compete by providing amenities and new services for luxury vacationers and business travelers.

EXO Travel has committed to an ambitious new carbon offset programme

News, Original SourceBy AcclarioMay 6, 2018

Major players in Asia’s bustling tourism industry have a duty to uphold and protect the region’s natural and cultural resources and to create a net-positive impact on destinations and the people living in them.

CTO launches new initiative on climate change resilience

News, Original SourceBy AcclarioMay 6, 2018

The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has launched a regional tourism education and awareness campaign (RTEAC) aimed at fostering a discussion on climate resilience and sustainability on both the regional and international stage.

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