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And why not: Solar ‘wings’ power Swiss ski lift
World's first solar renewable energy powered ski lift in the Swiss village of Tenna - there are no limits to solar imagination... Continue reading »
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Stop driving us crazy: More walkable cities needed
Question: When did you last walk through the center of your city or went shopping without 4 wheels below your feet? ‘Yesterday’ or ‘this morning’ most Germans French or Spanish will say. ‘Long time...
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Climate change and tourism – enemies for life?
If you’re anything like me, then more than once you will have found yourself trapped between an insatiable desire to travel and a growing concern for the deteriorating quality of our natural...
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Qualmark green: Middle Earth’s sustainable travel quality assurance
It’s never been easy for travelers to navigate the jungle of tourism quality ratings and qualifications. This is even more the case for environmentally conscious tourists and travelers with ambitions...
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Expert view: Greenwashed by responsible tourism claims
Responsible tourism is increasingly being used as green wash. Increasing numbers of people are using the language, but they are not all being responsible. “Every year, more people jump aboard the...
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Wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism: New Zealand at its best
Award-winning Elm Wildlife Tours in Dunedin and Wai-o-Tapu, Rotorua's thermal wonderland, are only two examples showing that in New Zealand - while not 100% Pure as its tourism slogan suggests -...
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Watch, listen, learn: Responsible eco-tourism leads wildlife conservation
There are many ways to tour a country and to see its wildlife. Not all of them result in a pleasant experience for both the visitor and the visited, sometimes leading to considerable environmental...
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Alto Hotel: Green in style in central Melbourne, Australia
Can a hotel located right in the middle of a busy business and finance district be ‘green’ (environmentally sustainable) and four star boutique? It sure can and Melbourne’s Alto Hotel shows how. Having...
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Tripadvisor introduces green hotel certification program
Hardly a hotel or holiday booking these days goes without consulting Tripadvisor beforehand, the hugely successful online platform on which travelers rate and comment on hotels, tourist attractions and...
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The real value of cycling
Cycling is not only good for your health, it is also profitable for society. A new study from Denmark shows that sick leave drops by one day per 1,200 kilometres travelled on the cycle track, and what...
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Copenhagen: European Green Capital 2014
Europe celebrates its ‘green capitals’, cities that show world-class leadership in environmental stewardship and sustainable development, making them particularly attractive as places in which to...
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Singapore launches first driverless electric vehicle in Asia – EcoBusiness
Singapore on Friday launched the first eco-friendly, driverless shuttle in Asia, giving a boost to the electric mobility industry. The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), Nanyang Technological...
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Sydney Sustainability Leaders: Old Leura Dairy in the Blue Mountains
Old Leura Dairy eco luxury retreat in the Blue Mountains is exemplary for sustainable living and a leader in the field of sustainable tourism and hospitality. In this article, learn more about Old...
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Cruise Industry Needs to Speed Up on Corporate Social Responsibility Efforts,...
Been on a cruise lately? Admittedly, it is only since we moved to Wellington – a popular destination for cruise ship stopovers – that I have become aware of the immense impact that those cruise liners...
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Lipman: SME Commitment Crucial for Climate Friendly, Sustainable Travel and...
Isn’t it strange that our eyeballs and attention tend to focus on the few big players, rather than the many small ones? 80 percent of travel and tourism businesses are SME – small and medium-sized...
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Well Done! World’s Sustainable Tourism Champions 2014
Each year, the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards recognize sustainable tourism best practices in action, helping to transform the Travel & Tourism industry based upon the principles of environmentally...
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Saviour or Beast? Film Follows Tourist Traces Around the World
Coming to the Documentary Edge film festival in Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand, is GRINGO TRAILS, a feature-length documentary that raises urgent questions about one of the most powerful...
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Loved to Death? Residents Disenchanted by Barcelona’s Tourism Success
Just as I finished jotting down my reflections on the Gringo Trails documentary about the impact of tourism around the world, another documentary, Bye Bye Barcelona, has appeared, claiming that...
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Sustainable Tourism: 10 Key Issues Investors Should Consider
A socially responsible investment (SRI) investor is constantly balancing the potential profitability of an organization against how sustainable and responsible its business model is. When it comes to...
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Kaikoura – New Zealand’s Sustainable Tourism Champion
EarthCheck, a global leader in environmental benchmarking and certification, recently presented the community of Kaikoura in New Zealand’s South Island with a Platinum Award for 10 years of continuous...
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