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New Global Coalition will accelerate tourism industry’s transition to Net Zero

October 24, 2021653 Views

Sustainable Tourism Global Center will support millions of stakeholders, including SMEs, travelers, governments, academia, NGOs and the private sector on the transition to net zero The Saudi Arabian Government has launched the Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC), a multi-country, multi-stakeholder coalition that will accelerate the tourism sector's transition to net zero emissions, as well as drive action to protect nature and support communities. FILE PHOTO: Greenpeace's Arctic Sunrise ship navigates through floating ice in the Arctic Ocean, September 15, 2020. Picture taken September 15, 2020. Picture taken with a drone. REUTERS/Natalie Thomas Launched by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, the Sustainable Tourism Global Center will support travelers, governments, and ...

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Committing to a decade of climate action in tourism

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September 22, 20211297 Views

The Glasgow Declaration signatories get together to galvanise efforts In preparation for COP26, two information sessions were held on the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. The Declaration, developed by a collaborative group of leading organizations, is an urgent call for all stakeholders to commit to a decade of climate action in tourism. The signatories of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism are committing to act now and accelerate climate action to cut global tourism emissions by at least a half over the next decade and reach Net Zero emissions as soon as possible before 2050. In particular, each signatory will commit to deliver a concrete climate action plan, or updated plan, within 12 months of signing. Plans will be aligned with the proposed pat...

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Kerala launches agri tourism network

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September 14, 20211606 Views

Kerala Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas on Tuesday launched the Kerala Agri Tourism Network-Farm Tourism as a major initiative of the globally-acclaimed Responsible Tourism project of the state to ensure monetary benefits to agricultural community by linking farming activities with tourism. The Minister also inaugurated a state-level training programme to create trained manpower to strengthen farm tourism and impart an added impetus to the tourism sector in the post-Covid phase. On the occasion, he said Kerala Tourism will be teaming up with local self-government institutions across the state to identify 500 new destinations in five years. The Responsible Tourism Mission has a key role in achieving this target. "Tourism projects of Kerala are largely meant to bring benefits...

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BLive To host ‘Sustainable Freedom Ride’ in Goa

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August 12, 20211119 Views

● Freedom ride to revive Goa beaches will be held on Independence Day to promote sustainable tourism.● It will include e-bike tour in Vagator, clean-up drive at Ozran beach and special sessions on waste management● BLive has roped in Goa's Waste Management Consumer Center Store (YIMBY), Danish multinational brewer Carlsberg and local people of Antares. BLive, India’s first EV experience platform, announced hosting a sustainable freedom ride in Goa on 75th Independence Day to create awareness about sustainable tourism and waste management practices in India. The freedom ride will begin from 8.30 in the morning from Hill Top and will include an e-bike tour in Vagator followed by a clean-up drive at the Ozran beach to encourage social responsibility towards sustainable practices. B...

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Green Hotel investments to restart tourism

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July 29, 2021481 Views

Destination Capital (DC) has signed a collaborative arrangement with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) of the United Nations to support the rejuvenation of the hotel industry. The arrangement supports the relationship DC has with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to promote investment in green and sustainable tourism accommodation and to stimulate re-employment, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The collaboration between UNWTO and Destination Capital is based on DC’s adoption of best practices aimed at reducing carbon emissions and operating hotels in a manner consistent with IFC’s environmental and social criteria. Against this backdrop, DC acquires and repositions freehold hotels of 150-250 rooms in Thailand and across South-East Asia with the aim ...

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BLive & Green Cross to promote sustainable tourism

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July 29, 2021458 Views

BLive, India’s first EV Tourism & Experience platform, has announced signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Green Cross United Kingdom (GCUK) to champion the cause of Electric Mobility in Tourist destinations across the world. As a part of this association, BLive and GCUK will formulate various initiatives to drive EV adoption in Tourist Destinations. BLive will also work as an Impact Advisor to GCUK for sustainable tourism initiatives across the Globe. BLive through its unique EV Tourism initiative, has been at the forefront of promoting sustainability across key tourist destinations across India. This partnership will help in promoting sustainable tourism across the country where tourists can explore various hidden gems in different parts of the country, without contrib...

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Stewardship model can help tourist destinations grow responsibly

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July 23, 2021938 Views

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a major new report which reveals how destinations can grow responsibly, using the Destination Stewardship model. The report was launched in partnership with the Travel Foundation and the European Tourism Futures Institute (ETFI) at NHL Stenden University, in the Netherlands. ‘Towards Destination Stewardship: Achieving Destination Stewardship through scenarios & a Governance Diagnostics framework’ lays out how destinations can balance the needs of visitors and residents, with the involvement of both the public and private sector. Destination Stewardship is based on the responsible use of shared or ‘common pool’ resources, which provide diminished benefits if each individual participant or group pursues their own se...

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Tourism takes action on plastic waste and pollution

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July 12, 20211129 Views

Tourism businesses and destinations are stepping up their commitment to sustainability. Aimed at reducing waste and pollution across the sector, the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI) is welcoming 32 new signatories, with every global region represented behind the shared goal. The Initiative unites the tourism sector behind a common vision to address the root causes of plastic pollution. It enables businesses, governments and other tourism stakeholders to lead by example in the shift towards a circular economy of plastics. Among the 32 new signatories are organizations such as TUI Group, AC Hotels by Marriott, Palladium Hotel Group, Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, Hostelling International, Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association and Visit Valencia. These new addi...

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BLive partners with SeleQtions to provide eco-friendly ebike tours

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June 23, 2021520 Views

SeleQtions drives the Ecofriendly initiative to promote sustainable tourism across India, by adopting Electric bikes to reduce carbon emissions.BLive will provide SeleQtions’ guests with curated Eco-friendly Ebike tours in the 14 locationsDriven by the increase in domestic tourism post-unlock, BLive has seen a 3x growth in its eBike Tours in 2020 and expects the demand to increase by 5x in Unlock 2021. BLive, India’s first EV Tourism platform has announced joining handswithSeleQtions, a collection of named and distinctive properties, to provide premium eco-friendly Ebike tours, at all its properties across India. SeleQtions, a brand of The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is present in 14 locations. The unique partnership aims to make a conscious effort to reduce carbon em...

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Insight papers to help drive sustainability in Travel & Tourism

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June 18, 2021385 Views

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, and faculty and scientists of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, has released four research insight papers to support the pursuit of sustainability in Travel & Tourism. The research insights aim to support decision-makers in Travel & Tourism broaden their understanding of sustainability as it relates to policies and practice in the sector. WTTC and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have a long history of collaboration, working towards a more sustainable future for Travel & Tourism. Together, they aim to raise awareness, shift mind-sets, and enact systemic change. WTTC hopes that these research insights will help move the agenda beyond...