Ecotourism
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives receives Gold Certification from EarthCheck
Pioneering Maldivian luxury resort Gili Lankanfushi Maldives recently received Gold Certification from EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for sustainable travel and tourism.
Rosewood Hotel Group receives coveted GSTC certification
Rosewood Hotel Group recently received the prestigious Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification, including its key properties in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa saves five tonnes of endangered coral
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, in partnership with marine conservation organisation Reefscapers, successfully rescued five tonnes of endangered corals to a thriving new habitat at the resort.
Concerns raised as Nepal begins to feel impact of overtourism on Mount Everest
While Mount Everest continues to fascinate travellers throughout the globe, overtourism and the adverse effects of climate change are raising concerns among authorities in Nepal.
Overtourism poses issues for Japan’s onsen industry
The massive influx of foreign tourists has proven to be more bane than boon for the Japanese onsen [hot spring] industry.
Indonesian Ministry of Tourism promotes cleanliness at tourist destinations
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism is encouraging both locals and tourists to help boost cleanliness at tourist destinations throughout the country.
Raffles Sentosa Singapore officially opens
Raffles Hotels & Resorts officially opens the much-anticipated Raffles Sentosa Singapore, the country’s first all-villa resort.
Agoda reveals Asia’s most sustainability-conscious travellers for 2025
Online travel platform Agoda released the results of its 2025 Sustainable Travel Survey which ranks Asia's most sustainability-conscious travellers.
Northern Pakistan seeks to balance higher tourist arrivals and sustainability
Over the past year, the popularity of Northern Pakistan as a must-visit destination has grown considerably but now poses a challenge with regard to the region’s natural environment.
Thai Premier reveals tourism vision at ITB Berlin 2025
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra unveiled a bold vision for sustainable high-value tourism at the Amazing Thailand Networking Event at ITB Berlin 2025.
Pakistan takes part in ITB Berlin 2025
Pakistan tourism officials and professionals made their way to this year’s ITB Berlin, actively promoting their nation in Europe.
Central Philippines’ Nature’s Village Resort takes spot in Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards
The Nature’s Village Resort in the Central Philippine province of Negros Occidental won first place in the Environment and Climate Category of the global Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards.
Vietnam’s Namia River Retreat nominated twice for 2025 Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific
Namia River Retreat in Hoi An, received two nominations for the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025.
Cebu Pacific joins mangrove planting initiative in Southern Luzon
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific recently joined SMBC Aviation Capital and the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) to support a mangrove planting project in Sitio Sulok, Lian, Batangas.
Conventa Trade Fair’s unique approach upholds quality over quantity
Since 2009, Conventa Trade Fair has been a meetings sector stalwart for Slovenia, taking place in the capital Ljubljana every February.
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