News: Environment

WTTC appoints new Vice-Chair and Chair of its Sustainability Committee

The World Travel & Tourism Council has announced Gloria Fluxà, Vice-Chairman and Chief Sustainability Officer of Iberostar Group, as its new Vice-Chair, and Chair of its…

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Nov 14, 2023 Environment / Tourism /

 
 

FSB and IAKS present global lessons in sustainable and inclusive aquatic and recreation facilities

The 2023 biennial FSB international trade fair and IAKS International Congress in Cologne, Germany, have provided a global stage for high level dialogue on how the aquatic, recreation and…

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Nov 4, 2023 ByRJ Houston Aquatics / Design / Environment / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

New standard for Pacific tourism sustainability

The launch of the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Standard (PSTS) is aiming to set a new milestone in sustainable tourism practices. Providing guidance towards improved sustainability in…

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Nov 2, 2023 Environment / Tourism /

 
 

WTTC and Saudi Arabia Ministry of Tourism release latest data on tourism’s impact on the environment

The World Travel & Tourism Council and the Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC) initiated by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia have released the latest industry-shaping…

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Oct 26, 2023 Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Pimalai resort supports leading coral scientist and Mu Ko Lanta National Park in monitoring coral reef health

With the once-pristine ecosystems of the tropical islands of the Andaman Sea in Southern Thailand under threat, the authorities in Mu Ko Lanta National Park are leading a long-term project…

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Oct 24, 2023 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

FSB to explore sustainability in sports facility and playground construction

Set to commence next week, FSB, the International Trade Fair for Public Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities, is turning the spotlight on sustainability. Being held in the German city of…

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Oct 20, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Environment / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

WTTC and Global Sustainable Tourism Council agree a three-stage hotel sustainability initiative

A major new partnership has been announced between the World Travel & Tourism Council and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) aligned to establish a structured framework for…

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Oct 18, 2023 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM adds to its sustainable tourism destinations

The Board of Directors of NEOM - Saudi Arabia’s sustainable regional development taking shape in the northwest of the Kingdom - have announced ‘Leyja’, its latest tourism…

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Oct 17, 2023 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

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