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Articles tagged “sustainable tourism”

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IDEAS: Japan Airlines to Encourage Travelers to Rent Clothes in Destination and Minimize Luggage

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Sumitomo Corporation are set to trial ‘Any Wear, Anywhere’, a new clothes sharing service. The service has been designed to offer travelers the convenience of carrying minimal luggage by providing the opportunity to rent clothing at their destination, whilst in turn promoting more environmentally sustainable travel methods. Credit: Japan Airlines Under…

Adam Stacey | 5 months ago

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IDEAS: The Hoxton to Reward Guests Who Travel More Sustainably

The Hoxton Hotel has launched ‘The Good Rate’, a new initiative designed to reward guests who choose to travel more sustainably whilst staying at its hotels.  As the world continues to become more conscious of the environmental impact of travel, companies are encouraging travelers to undertake more sustainable travel practices. Under the new initiative, Hoxton…

Adam Stacey | 5 months ago

News Blog

IDEAS: Tourism Cares Launches Meaningful Travel Map

Tourism Cares, a non-profit dedicated to advancing sustainable tourism has unveiled its new Meaningful Travel Map. The interactive map, which has been designed to connect travel professionals with ‘sustainable, community-led enterprises, products, services, accommodations and tours that can be added to itineraries,’ has been launched to commemorate the organization's 20-year anniversary. You can view the…

Adam Stacey | 5 months ago

Tourism

Bhutan Lowers Sustainable Fee To Boost Longer Stays From Tourists

Bhutan's commitment to high value, low volume tourism is underscored by its recognition that a sustainable development fee of $200 per person per night may hinder visitors from perceiving the true value of their experience.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Bhutan Lowers Sustainable Fee To Boost Longer Stays From Tourists

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Hawaii Tourism Authority CEO De Fries Will Step Down in September

John De Fries will step down as president and CEO of Hawaii Tourism Authority effective September 15. ​De Fries did not accept an invitation from the board to extend his three-year employment contract. He became president and CEO in September 2020 amid the pandemic. He was the first native Hawaiian to lead the Hawaii Tourism…

Dawit Habtemariam | 5 months ago

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IDEAS: American Express Launches Directory for Sustainable Hotels

American Express Travel has launched ‘Stay with Purpose,’ an online directory of curated hotels and resorts that are committed to ‘initiatives furthering conservation, community development, and inclusive travel’. Credit: Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle With American Express Travel’s 2023 Global Travel Trends Report indicating that 78% of respondents are interested in going on a…

Adam Stacey | 6 months ago

Tour Operators

Tackling Tourism’s Living Wage Issue

Tourism has never been a silver bullet for alleviating poverty and it often has adverse consequences. So just how far a push for living wage standards will go remains to be seen.

Selene Brophy | 6 months ago

Tackling Tourism’s Living Wage Issue

Hotels

Ambiente Sedona Brings Landscape Hotel Design Trend to U.S.

Place what are essentially glass boxes amid breathtaking scenery. That's the "landscape design" trend in hotels. A great case in point is the new luxury hotel Ambiente Sedona.

Leslie Barrie | 6 months ago

Ambiente Sedona Brings Landscape Hotel Design Trend to U.S.

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Hawaii Awards U.S. Tourism Marketing Contract to Convention Bureau

The Hawaii Tourism Authority has awarded the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau the contract to market the island to the mainland U.S., the island's largest source market, the agency announced Monday. The contract is worth over $38 million, has a two and a half year term with an option of a two-year extension and is…

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago

Tourism

India Daily: 3 in 4 Travelers Seek Regenerative Travel 

The gaps around limited availability, lack of awareness, and cumbersome purchasing experiences are hurdles in front of regenerative travel's big potential.

Amrita Ghosh | 7 months ago

India Daily: 3 in 4 Travelers Seek Regenerative Travel