Latest news and insights from various sources relating to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Hilton hotels in Prague offer carbon neutral Business Meetings
The initiative will complement Hilton’s existing efforts to deliver low environmental impact solutions, supporting Hilton’s Travel with Purpose 2030 Goals to cut its environmental footprint in half and double social impact by 2030.
SITA commits to setting science-based targets
The latest science, such as the landmark Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report of 2021, has made it clear that climate change is intensifying and that more action is required, and sooner, to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
MEDIA RELEASE: ECOTOURISM AUSTRALIA’S NEW CEO ANNOUNCED
Elissa Keenan has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Ecotourism Australia after a competitive, three-month recruitment process which saw over 100 applicants vie for the position previously held by Rod Hillman.
Ms Keenan, who has more than 20 years’ experience in key executive roles, has worked across the private sector, aviation and tourism industries, peak bodies and government. She has also been a member of the Australian Tourism Awards Judging Panel and is a non-executive Director with Reefcheck Australia, an innovative citizen-science environmental charity.
Ecotourism Australia Chair, Dr Claire Ellis, said Ms Keenan’s breadth of experience in the sector, solid business understanding and passion made her the perfect candidate to take the helm of the organisation.
“We are very proud to announce Elissa Keenan as our next CEO,” she said. “Ecotourism Australia has been on a substantive change journey for the last few years, and we look forward to Ms Keenan working with the board and staff to map out the next steps of this journey and ensure we continue to build on our collaborative work to bring benefits to our members and sector.”
Ms Keenan said she is delighted to join Ecotourism Australia to lead the organisation’s next phase of growth, supported by a passionate team and motivated board who are committed to delivering genuine and sustainable ecotourism experiences.
“Ecotourism Australia has established a reputation as one of the most respected ecotourism industry bodies in the world and I look forward to building on the organisation’s foundational activities to deliver internationally respected programs, products and services while representing the interests of our members and partners and strengthening and advocating for this critical industry.
“Australia has iconic regions focused on the natural environment. Delivering value to communities through sustainable nature-based tourism is more important than ever before. As our international visitors return, the interest in nature-based and cultural experiences will continue to grow. It is an exciting time to join Ecotourism Australia.”
Ms Keenan will commence with Ecotourism Australia on 7 March 2022.
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Carribean intra-regional travel down by more than US$1 billion
CHTA calls for plan to stimulate intra-regional travel.
Caribbean intra-regional travel down by more than US$1 billion
CHTA calls for plan to stimulate intra-regional travel.
Sands Suites Resort & Spa Mauritius: Caring for their island home
The small island nation of Mauritius has limited capacity to maintain landfill volume, and waste management along with combatting plastic pollution, on land and sea, are major priorities.
New green pearl in Croatia: Eco aparthotel ‘The Dreamers’ Club’
The eco aparthotel near Lumbarda was designed from an old dilapidated stone building, which was completely ecologically rebuilt and restored to its original traditional construction.
Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa: more trees, less plastic for Jamaica
First certified in December 2021, the Resort has achieved 81% of criteria under Green Globe’s Standard for Sustainable Tourism.