BEYOND SHIRAKAWAGO: WHY HIGASHI-MINO IN GIFU SHOULD BE YOUR NEXT TRAVEL DESTINATION - As the countdown to the Osaka Expo 2025 begins, Japan braces for a surge in tourism. With an event that is set to draw millions of visitors from around the world, the accompanying challenge of overtourism looms large. In addition to Osaka, iconic destinations such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Shirakawago that already struggle with the weight of their popularity, are bracing for a larger influx of travelers. This influx raises concerns about preserving the cultural …
PONANT RELEASES FIRST ANNUAL REPORT ON QUANTIFIABLE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS - “We are sailors for whom the oceans and biodiversity are part of our DNA. We see ourselves as having a responsibility to our guests, our employees, and local communities to promote meaningful voyages,” says Hervé Gastinel, CEO of PONANT . “We have made lasting and ambitious commitments. We aim to decarbonise our cruises, reduce atmospheric emissions, eliminate plastics, recover waste, protect biodiversity, support scientific research aboard our ships, and stren…
LUX* SOUTH ARI ATOLL WELCOMES THE WORLD'S FIRST SOLAR-POWERED VESSEL - Award-winning luxury eco-friendly resort LUX* South Ari Atoll, known for its passion for sustainable travel and development, is proud to be the main partner and welcomes the Blue Odyssey sailing project spotlighting Porrima - the world's first vessel powered solely on renewables by solar, wind and hydrogen energy. It will venture for the first time to the Maldives. Sailing under the Swiss flag, Porrima has just set sail from Dubai to the Maldives as part of its ci…
BWH HOTEL GROUP JOINS LEADING SUSTAINABILITY NETWORK, THE SUSTAINABLE HOSPITALITY ALLIANCE - With more than 4,000+ hotels in nearly 100 countries, BWH Hotel Group® is demonstrating their commitment to environmental and social responsibility by joining the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (Alliance). The two organisations will work together, along with the Alliance's other member companies, to leverage the collective power of the industry to make a positive impact locally and on a global scale. With BWH Hotel Group joining the Alliance, …
ACCOR JOIN GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY NETWORK, THE SUSTAINABLE HOSPITALITY ALLIANCE - Since its creation in 1967, Accor has been a pioneer in developing sustainable travel experiences and investing in innovations to enable a positive hospitality experience with a reduced environmental impact. As part of its ongoing CSR strategy, in 2011 the Group identified 21 areas of business activity where significant improvements could be made and set policies for measurable actions and goals. These include targets around reducing energy and water consumption…
4 ACCOR HOTELS WELCOMES GUESTS TO BE PART OF A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE IN MALDIVES Build a perfect home for marine life Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi is the sole resort on this pristine atoll boasting a crystal-clear 600-hectare lagoon, one of the largest in the Maldives. Its enormous marine ecosystem has thrived thanks to the resort's marine conservation efforts. Guests can take part in the resort's coral restoration project by helping the Resident Marine Biologist to attach baby coral fragments to fr…
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