Sustainable tourism

Scandinavia Leads Ranking for Global Sustainable Tourism

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 12, 2021
Destinations, Travel, Environment, Vacation, Articles, Sustainability, Sustainable development, Economy, Environmental movements, Sustainable tourism, Tourism, Sustainable forest management

According to the report, Scandinavia is leading by example in its engagement and progress towards sustainable travel, with Sweden ranked first, followed by Finland, Austria, Estonia, and Norway.

Key Points: 
  • According to the report, Scandinavia is leading by example in its engagement and progress towards sustainable travel, with Sweden ranked first, followed by Finland, Austria, Estonia, and Norway.
  • These findings extracted from the new Sustainable Travel Index, developed by Euromonitor International, assess 99 country destinations through the lens of environmental, social and economic sustainability, country risk as well as sustainable tourism demand, transport and lodging.
  • Instead, stakeholders are rallying together to build back better through value creation from sustainable tourism.
  • To download the report Top Countries for Sustainable Tourism and access the full ranking, visit: https://bit.ly/38369oW .

Press release - Tourism MEPs advocate common criteria for safe and clean travel

Retrieved on: 
Friday, February 26, 2021
Articles, Organizations, Tourism, European Union, Sustainable tourism

Safe and clean tourism

Key Points: 
  • Safe and clean tourism

    The text says that the pandemic shifted travellers demand toward safe and clean and more sustainable tourism.

  • It asks the member states to fully and without delay implement common criteria for safe travel, with an EU Health Safety protocol for testing before departure, and applying quarantine requirement as a last resort.
  • New agency for tourism

    MEPs advocate a need to look beyond the pandemic and replace the 2010 strategy on EU tourism to maintain Europes standing as a leading destination.

  • Background

    The COVID-19 outbreak has paralysed the EU tourism sector, which employs 27 million people (contributing around 10% of EU GDP), with 6 million jobs currently at risk.

Enexor Wins UNWTO Global Startup Competition

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Other Energy, Other Travel, Environment, Lodging, Alternative energy, Energy, Travel, Vacation, Articles, Sustainable development, Sustainability, Economy, United Nations Development Group, World Tourism Organization, United Nations, Sustainable tourism, Tourism, Sustainable Development Goals, Draft:Global Sustainable Tourism Council

Enexor BioEnergy, LLC, of Franklin, Tenn., has been selected by the United Nations as one of the winners of its prestigious World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Global Startup Competition.

Key Points: 
  • Enexor BioEnergy, LLC, of Franklin, Tenn., has been selected by the United Nations as one of the winners of its prestigious World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Global Startup Competition.
  • UNWTO recognized winners in a total of 17 categories for unique contributions to sustainable and responsible tourism.
  • We are honored to have won the UNWTO Sustainable Development Goals Global Startup Competition.
  • The UNWTO selection is the second prestigious selection Enexor has received in the travel industry.

Article - Coming up: EU recovery, vaccines, sustainable tourism

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, February 20, 2021
Articles, Contemporary history, Health, Sustainability, Sustainable development, Sustainable tourism, COVID-19 pandemic, Tourism, Zurab Pololikashvili, World Tourism Organization

On Wednesday, the trade committee will discuss EU measures regarding transparency and authorisation of exports of Covid-19 vaccines.

Key Points: 
  • On Wednesday, the trade committee will discuss EU measures regarding transparency and authorisation of exports of Covid-19 vaccines.
  • Check out our timeline to find out how the EU is tackling the coronavirus pandemic in 2021.
  • Sustainable tourism and maritime transport

    Tourism is one of sectors most affected by the pandemic.

  • The transport and tourism committee will vote on a report on Wednesday calling for measures to support the sector during the crisis and make tourism more sustainable in the long-run.

$ 130.12 Billion Decremental Growth in Global Sustainable Tourism Market During 2020-2024 | Featuring Key Vendors Including And Beyond Holdings (Proprietary) Ltd., Adventure Alternative Ltd., and Better Places International BV | Technavio

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Other Travel, Transportation, Vacation, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Articles, Economy, Types of tourism, Tourism, Sustainable tourism, Sustainability, Impacts of tourism, Marketplace

The market is segmented by type (domestic and international) and geography (Europe, North America, APAC, South America, and MEA).

Key Points: 
  • The market is segmented by type (domestic and international) and geography (Europe, North America, APAC, South America, and MEA).
  • The report offers an in-depth analysis of recent developments, changes in market regulations, product approvals, product launches, and the market behavior across various segments.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210202005991/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Sustainable Tourism Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The shifting preference toward local and authentic experiences is one of the key factors driving the growth of the market.
  • This new form of tourism is increasingly gaining popularity among tourists as they are becoming more aware of the environmental impacts of tourism.

Leading Global Media Name Slovenia a 'Must Visit' destination for 2021

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 25, 2021
Articles, Geography of Europe, Countries, Sustainability, Sustainable development, Sustainable tourism, SLOVENIA, Tourism

Influential travel media across the globe have collectively named Slovenia a leading destination for 2021 thanks to its dedication to authentic and sustainable tourism.

Key Points: 
  • Influential travel media across the globe have collectively named Slovenia a leading destination for 2021 thanks to its dedication to authentic and sustainable tourism.
  • Media outlets from across the world praised Slovenia's sustainable tourism initiatives, particularly the Slovenia Green Scheme, which now has over 100 members.
  • Slovenia's popularity also proves that sustainability will be key to earning the trust of early foreign travellers following the global pandemic.
  • In recent weeks, leading British media including The Financial Times, The Guardian and The Sun have all placed Slovenia within their recommended destinations for 2021, while American outlet Forbes named Slovenia a bucket list destinations for wine-lovers.

Global Sustainable Tourism Market Growth to Reduce During 2020-2024 | Featuring And Beyond Holdings (Proprietary) Ltd., Adventure Alternative Ltd., and Better Places International BV Among Others | Technavio

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 14, 2020
Destinations, Travel, Vacation, Articles, Sustainability, Sustainable development, Sustainable tourism, Tourism

Technavio estimates the global sustainable tourism market growth to reduce by USD 130.12 billion and accelerate at a CAGR of about -5% during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • Technavio estimates the global sustainable tourism market growth to reduce by USD 130.12 billion and accelerate at a CAGR of about -5% during the forecast period.
  • However, the inability of developing countries to implement sustainable tourism policies might challenge growth.
  • Market growth in this region will be faster than the growth of the market in South America, North America, and Europe.
  • Major Three Sustainable Tourism Market Vendors:
    And Beyond Holdings (Proprietary) Ltd.
    And Beyond Holdings (Proprietary) Ltd. operates its business through the Unified segment.

Regions and cities for using the crisis to spark a debate on resilience and sustainability in the tourism sectors

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Articles, Natural environment, Environmentalism, Sustainability, European Committee of the Regions, Ecological resilience, Sustainable tourism, Tourism

You are here > > News > Regions and cities for using the crisis to spark a debate on resilience and sustainability in the to...

Key Points: 
  • You are here > > News > Regions and cities for using the crisis to spark a debate on resilience and sustainability in the to...
  • The particularly dramatic situation of the EU's tourism sector is the focus of an opinion presented during the December plenary of the European Committee of the Regions.
  • "said Manuel Alejandro Cardenete Flores (ES/Renew Europe) , rapporteur of the opinion 'Towards more sustainable tourism for EU cities and regions' .
  • The improvement in the tourism and transport models must guarantee that they are fully sustainable from the social, economic and environmental perspective.

Preferred Hotel Group, Inc. Launches New Sustainable Hotel Brand, Beyond Green

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Articles, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Sustainable tourism, Tourism, Economy

This innovative hospitality brand debuts with a global portfolio of 24 founding member hotels, resorts, and lodges that exemplify sustainable tourism leadership.

Key Points: 

Preferred Hotel Group, Inc. Launches Sustainable Hotel Brand, Beyond Green

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Articles, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goal 14, Sustainable development, Sustainable tourism, Tourism

This innovative hospitality brand debuts with a global portfolio of 24 founding member hotels, resorts, and lodges that exemplify sustainable tourism leadership.

Key Points: 
  • This innovative hospitality brand debuts with a global portfolio of 24 founding member hotels, resorts, and lodges that exemplify sustainable tourism leadership.
  • "Never before has there been a greater need to promote a kinder and gentler way to explore our beautiful, yet fragile planet.
  • "While there may be a tendency to think of sustainability as just the latesttravel buzzword, its roots are long and deep.
  • Sustainable tourism is not about giving something up, it is about gaining something more a great vacation that it is also a force for good."