Sustainable Views
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Interview with Gabriel Tan of Guava Amenities on its Global Tourism Plastics Initiative commitment
As part of Sustainable First’s partnership with the UNEP’s & UNWTO’s Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, Mafalda Borea speaks to Gabriel Tan, Director of GUAVA Amenities, about their commitment to the…
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Interview with Carl Hunter of Jade Mountain Resort on its Global Tourism Plastics Initiative commitment
As part of Sustainable First’s partnership with the UNEP’s & UNWTO’s Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, Mafalda Borea speaks to Carl Hunter, Property Manager of Jade Mountain Resort, St Lucia about…
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Making Tourism a Conscious Activity
The year 2020 taught us that the words innovation, sustainability and inclusion must be part of the tourism model that we must promote when we can travel proactively again. I…
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Coronavirus is a chance to reshape how we travel
As the world slowly emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, many people’s thoughts have turned to holidays. How many of us feel for a break? But what sort of break? Months…
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14 Ways to Travel Purposefully & Responsibly
1. Get Inspired by Meaningful Travel This is all about the in-depth exploration of a destination, focusing on making a lasting impact. It is about getting to know one place…
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Beyond tourism: investing in local communities to protect Africa’s wild spaces
For ten years, Dixon Parmuya has guided tourists on bush walks around Amboseli National Park in Southern Kenya. But since COVID-19 swept through Kenya in mid-March, the country’s tourism industry…
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Impacting Lives through Sustainable Tourism and Transformation
With the gradual easing of border restrictions around the world and as countries slowly start welcoming tourists back, it goes without saying that COVID-19 has been particularly devastating on the…
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Let’s travel green: Here are some eco-friendly ideas to make tourism sustainable
We are living in a world wherein urban professionals are increasingly feeling the need to go on holidays and weekend getaways to unwind themselves. No wonder, a report has revealed…
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Sustainable Travel – Make Sure Your Next Trip is a Green One!
I was born with the travel bug. As often as I could, I was off visiting and re-visiting places near and far, soaking in sea air, language, and culture. But…
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Sustainable Travel Still Has Room to Grow
Environmental concerns are more likely than ever to impact travel in the next five to ten years. According to MMGY Global’s 2019-2020 “Portrait of American Travelers,” 48% of travelers believe…