Category: Responsible Tourism
Palladium Hotel Group continues to remove single-use plastics and reinforces its environmental policy
Palladium Hotel Group held a campaign recently in all its hotels aimed at raising awareness of the role that people and companies play in fighting climate change and preserving the environment. The Spanish hotel company, which belongs to Empresas Matutes Group, has been promoting environmental initiatives and projects for years within the framework of its […]
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Accor wins Sustainable Business Awards for the third consecutive year
Accor was awarded two awards at the Sustainable Business Awards (SBA) for ‘Best Business Responsibility and Ethics’ and ‘Best Sustainability In the Community’ for its consistent commitment to operate in a responsible and ethical way and give back to the communities in which it operates. Accor’s Ethics and Corporate Responsibility Charter was established in 2015 […]
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IHCL pledges to reduce water intensity by 5% within two years
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) announced an initiative to reduce overall water intensity by 5% within the next two years across all its hotels. EarthCheck will conduct a monthly audit to monitor IHCL’s sustainability practices and progress. The company has also launched a Water SMART contest wherein all hotels will participate to initiate a […]
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SeaWorld makes more than 35,000 rescues in 55 years, experts reveal threats to marine wildlife are accelerating
Since 1964, the same year SeaWorld first opened its gates, SeaWorld’s rescue teams have been on the frontlines of giving ill, injured, orphaned or abandoned animals a second chance at life. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment recently announced that SeaWorld Rescue has now come to the aid of more than 35,000 marine and terrestrial animals in […]
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Uttarakhand turns over a green leaf, to create ecotourism circles and destinations
Uttarakhand has taken a step towards sustainable tourism with the State Forest Department recognising five ecotourism circles and three ecotourism destinations. The officials have touted the move as a ‘game changer in conserving the forests and environment of the Himalayan state’. The ecotourism circles comprise Dehradun-Hrishikesh-Tehri, Ramnagar-Almora-Nainital, Yamuna Tons Valley, Haridwar-Pauri and Tanakpur-Champawat-Devidhura-Nainital. The latter […]
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Burj Al Arab Jumeirah pioneers turtle rehabilitation, sets an example for the hospitality industry
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah not only cuts a stunning silhouette against the skyline of the Emirate of Dubai, but the international luxury hospitality chain is also a pioneer in driving unique environmental changes. A case in point is the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP) that they have undertaken, in collaboration with Dubai’s Wildlife Protection Office. […]
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goimomi announces #GreenHajj2019 challenge to promote responsible tourism
goimomi.com, a premier Islamic travel portal from India has launched the #GreenHajj2019 challenge shortly before the iconic pilgrimage commences this year. The holy journeys of Hajj and Umrah are undertaken by over 1.2 lakh pilgrims from India every year, in addition to a large number of pilgrims from all over the world. The immense traffic […]
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Over half of Indian travellers lean towards sustainable travelling, reveals Booking.com
Booking.com has released findings from its annual sustainable travel report revealing more than three quarters (81%) of Indian travellers believe that people need to act now and make sustainable travel choices to save the planet for future generations. While results were relatively consistent across ages, almost three-quarters (74%) of 46 to 55-year-olds most strongly believe […]
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Water Conservation Project opens at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) opened the Water Conservation Project, a garden-wide, multifaceted, and sustainable approach to outdoor water management at the Garden — the first project of its scale and complexity in North America. The project significantly reduces BBG’s impact on New York City’s water systems, and serves as a model for urban water management, […]
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UNWTO convenes cities in Lisbon to cooperate on a sustainable and inclusive urban tourism agenda
The first UNWTO Mayors Forum for Sustainable Urban Tourism, co-organised by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Ministry of Economy of Portugal and the Lisbon Municipality concluded recently in Lisbon, Portugal. The event gathered Mayors and high-level city representatives from around the world, UN agencies and the private sector to design a shared leadership aimed […]
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