News: Environment

Agoda reveals Asia’s most searched beach destinations to mark International Beach Day

International Beach Day - also referred to as World Beach Day, Global Beach Day and National Beach Day is observed annually on 1st September and is a global initiative dedicated to…

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Aug 26, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

New organisations join global Sports for Nature Framework

17 new sports organisations have recently joined the Sports for Nature Framework, committing to protecting and enhancing the natural world. Bringing the total number of Framework…

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Aug 23, 2024 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Sabah tourism and environmental conservation promoted via Miss World Organization

Sabah, a Malaysian state occupying the northern part of the island of Borneo, is being promoted via the Miss World Organization. The ‘Miss World Beauty With A Purpose Tour’ has…

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Aug 19, 2024 Culture / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Ocean Park marks China’s National Ecology Day with Giant Panda birthday celebration

Marking China’s National Ecology Day, Hong Kong attraction, Ocean Park held a birthday party for its much-loved giant panda ambassadors, Ying Ying and Le Le, who have turned 19 years…

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Aug 15, 2024 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Far East Hospitality secures largest number of sustainable certified properties in Singapore

Singapore hospitality management company, Far East Hospitality, which also has an international presence, has announced that all 16 of its hotels in the country have achieved the Global…

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Aug 14, 2024 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics program adopted by 5,000 properties worldwide

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has advised that 5,000 properties across more than 80 countries have now embraced its Hotel Sustainability Basics program. Hotels in…

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Aug 10, 2024 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

World Aquatics commits to UN Sports for Climate Action Framework

Supporting the global sports community in contributing to worldwide climate action goals, World Aquatics has officially joined the United Nations' Sports for Climate Action…

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Aug 8, 2024 Aquatics / Environment / Sport /

 
 

International Olympic Committee names finalists for Climate Action Awards 2024

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the names of the finalists for the annual IOC Climate Action Awards 2024, celebrating those within the Olympic Movement who are…

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Aug 7, 2024 Environment / Events / Sport /

 
 

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