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Observatories guiding shift towards more sustainable and resilient tourism

October 20, 2022966 Views

Destinations around the world are reporting significant advances in sustainable tourism, with timely evidence and analytics serving as key tools for transformation as the sector’s recovery continues to get underway. Meeting in Madrid, the World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO) welcomed insights from more than 150 experts, with a focus on key topics including the shift towards a circular economy and reducing food waste across the sector. The global network of INSTO Observatories is pioneering and implementing, very often for the first time, catalytic activities designed to help the tourism sector implement sustainable development at the destination level. Together, they are leading the transformation of tourism by building...

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‘Travel for a Better Future’ will be theme for WTTC summit

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October 19, 2022593 Views

Travel & Tourism business leaders and government officials to take to the stage at 22nd Global meet in Riyadh Travel and tourism industry leaders and international government officials from across the globe will gather in Riyadh next month to continue aligning efforts to support the sector’s recovery and address the challenges the future poses to ensure a safer, more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable Travel & Tourism sector. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has now unveiled its first round of confirmed speakers for its upcoming Global Summit to be hosted by Saudi Arabia, which includes leaders from some of the world’s largest Travel & Tourism businesses, Saudi officials, and tourism ministers from around the world. Taking place at the magnificent ...

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Exceptional and sustainable holiday experiences in Germany

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September 27, 20221079 Views

The yearly TOP 100 ranking presents its results Responsible tourism is a growing trend among travellers who are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of travel. More than 30 percent of Germany is covered by lush forests, nature reserves and biosphere reserves, making it perfect for a variety of outdoor holidays. Look no further than Germany’s sixteen national parks with their unspoilt natural beauty to see some truly stunning landscapes. From the Baltic Sea in the North all the way to the Alps in the South and anywhere in between, every region has its own unique flair and charme, so there is a lot to discover. “Sustainable tourism is something Germany is serious about,” said Romit Theophilus, Director for India German National Tourist Office (GNTO), “We recognise the...

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Avani commits to a greener future of sustainable tourism

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September 23, 2022941 Views

Avani Hotels, part of the global hospitality group Minor Hotels, worldwide have shared their commitment to the future of sustainable travel by signing the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge. Launched in 2019, and in collaboration between UNESCO and Expedia Group, the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge aims to promote sustainable travel, community resilience and heritage conservation globally and counts the EU Ecolabel and Green Tourism Accreditation among its members. Every Avani hotel or resort must hold an independently audited Green Growth 2050 certification and Avani is proud to support like-minded organisations by joining several global pledge campaigns such as Google’s Green Leaf Eco-certification, Booking.com’s Travel Sustainable Scheme, the upcoming GHA Green Collection and most re...

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Tourism has important role in agenda for change, says UN

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July 15, 2022501 Views

A United Nations global assessment of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) makes clear the important role that tourism must play in achieving the ambitious agenda for change. Launched at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, which this year is held around the theme of ‘building back better’ from the pandemic, the UN reports draw on UNWTO’s statistical work to track tourism’s role in delivering meaningful progress for people and the planet. Specifically, the UN SG Progress report on SDGs with its statistical annex will serve as an input to the deliberations of the HLFP. Alongside this, the Sustainable Development Goals Extended Report is aimed at the wider public and provides an overview of all 17 Goals with infographics, including those illustr...

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Scaling-up tourism action at UN ocean conference

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July 1, 20221043 Views

Tourism has the potential to lead the shift towards a circular and regenerative blue economy, the UN Ocean Conference has been told UNWTO centred the discussions on tourism in a special Tourism Ocean Action side event of the Conference, held this week in Lisbon. Organized alongside the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme and in collaboration with the governments of Portugal and Kenya, the discussions highlighted the strong incentive that tourism provides for ocean conservation. Tourism’s role in coastal conservation Addressing the Conference, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: “Our wellbeing depends on a healthy ocean. As part of its responsible recovery, tourism needs to play a more active role in protecting coastal and marine environments. That’s why we...

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Destination resilience is crucial to long-term sustainability

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June 15, 2022190 Views

COVID-19 has impacted all destinations highlighting the need for better-preparedness for future risks Destination resilience is the concept of successfully adapting to external shocks and crises, in a way that results in a better prepared and more robust eco-system in the future. By definition, it is a shorter-term concept than sustainability, but the two are intrinsically linked. Sustainability is not possible without resilience, and resilience is rarely possible without sustainability. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has published a new report on practical guidelines and case studies to support destinations in becoming more resilient and sustainable at its Sustainability and Investment Forum taking place in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The report, ‘Enhancing Resilie...

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UNWTO champions tourism for a healthy planet at Stockholm+50

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June 2, 2022251 Views

UNWTO joined high level representatives from Environment Ministries, International Organizations and UN Agencies to consolidate tourism’s commitment and position as a high impact sector for accelerating sustainability. The special One Planet Forum was hosted by the One Planet Secretariat (UNEP) in association with the Stockholm +50 International Conference, to mark 50 years of global environmental action. Important commitments were made to shift business behaviour and promote circular economy and investments in sustainable consumption and production during plenary discussions on “Investments in people and nature”. The catalytic role of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism was highlighted – reaching 600 signatories in 6 months - by UNWTO Executive Director, Zorits...

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Yukon joins UNWTO network of sustainable tourism observatories

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May 31, 20221043 Views

UNWTO has welcomed the Yukon Sustainable Tourism Observatory into its growing International Network of Sustainable Observatories (INSTO). The Yukon Sustainable Tourism Observatory, hosted by the Government of Yukon, will identify, measure and interpret sustainable tourism conditions to guide evidence-based decision making. This will help the Yukon to better deal with post-pandemic recovery and future growing, ensuring the sector is managed in a sustainable and responsible manner. UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: “We warmly welcome the Yukon into our growing global network of observatories. The Observatory can help Yukon to better manage its tourism sector, recovering and growing back more sustainably for the benefit of visitors and residents alike.” Inclusiv...

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Glasgow declaration on climate action in tourism surpasses 500 signatories

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April 22, 20221012 Views

The number of signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism has passed the 500-mark, just four months after the landmark initiative was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26, November 2021). Today, and coinciding with International Mother Earth Day, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced that Expedia Group, Booking Holdings and Condé Nast have become the latest signatories, joining stakeholders of all sizes and from every part of the diverse sector. The signatures of three of the sector’s biggest names underscores tourism’s determination to accelerating climate action at every level and reflects the shared commitment of both big businesses and small stakeholders to work towards a common goal. All signatories of the Glasgow Declaration c...