#InTheNews re. #sustainable #travel & #development 10/ #Community: #ResponsibleTourism for defense? Cheaper, long-term #softpower play for territory, relations, goodwill & diplomatic security > #Expedition #Tourism + Growing Attention = #Greenland Profits www.tourism-review.com/greenland-be...

#InTheNews re. #sustainable #travel, #tourism & #development 9/ #Community/Conservation: #SustainableTourism is presented as a model to protect #environment while ensuring #income for local #communities. But, does it work? Here is an example sabahdai.ly/_2jvi #SDG11 #SDG15 #Turkiye

#InTheNews re. #sustainable #tourism & #development 8/ #Conservation: #AlUla 1st to adopt #EarthRanger #tech in #MiddleEast, supporting #wildlife monitoring, natural #heritage, #ecological #restoration & unique landscapes & #species thriving for generations

#InTheNews re #sustainable #travel, #tourism & #development 7/#Conservation/#Commerce: #Madeira latest #destination with new restrictions on #hiking #trails, to promote #sustainability & pay for #infrastructure to manage #walking routes & keep safe traveltomorrow.com/madeira-incr... #Portugal #SDG9

#InTheNews re #sustainable #travel & #development 6/ #Commerce/#Community/#Culture: #IntrepidTravel has established a partnership with #Indigenous #Tourism Association of #Canada #ITAC, committing CA$500k/5 years for support & growth of #IndigenousTourism www.trendhunter.com/trends/indig... #SDG11

#InTheNews re. #sustainable #tourism & #development 5/ #Community: The Future of #travel is #Indigenous-Led: shift from observation to #immersion, exploitation to #empowerment. As we grapple with #climatechange & #cultural homogenization, we turn to The Original Stewards hub.wtm.com/indigenous-t...

#InTheNews re #sustainable #travel & #development 4/ #Policy: “#SustainableTourism: #Mexico in Motion” New National Framework Unveiled at #FITUR to Transform State Coordination & #Destination Management into #sustainability at heart of #tourism #development

#InTheNews re. #sustainable #travel & #development 3/ #Culture/#Community: #Africa–#Europe Project Launches New Era for #Heritage #Tourism in Southern Africa: six sites & #cultural #destinations in #Botswana, #Eswatini, #Lesotho, #Namibia, #SouthAfrica & #Zimbabwe. unes.co/lvlzs8 #SDG11 #SDG12

#InTheNews re. #sustainable #travel & #development 2/ #Conservation: #FITURNEXT, #FITUR’s #Sustainability Observatory has concluded with a focus on #water & the role of #tourism in its #sustainable & #responsible management www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article... #SDG6 #H2O #cleanwater #SDG11

#InTheNews this week re. #sustainable #travel & #development 1/ #Policy: #EuropeanTourismDay advances work on #EU's upcoming #tourism strategy as Commissioner #Tzitzikostas convenes Strategic Dialogue www.eureporter.co/tourism/2026... #SDG11 #SDG8 #SDG14 #regenerative #sustainability #Europe

#FridayFeeling - Better late than never? At least it's still January... catching up from last year still..! Here's our view of #Regenerative & #Sustainable #Travel #Trends for #2026! www.earth-changers.com/purpose/rege... What do you think? Agree / disagree? Anything missing? #EarthChangers

🎓#WednesdayWisdom: it's #InternationalReducingCO2EmissionsDay! 📉 ✈️So how can you #reduce your #carbon footprint in #travel - & should you carbon-#offset? Read here: www.earth-changers.com/purpose/top-... Which of our Top 10 #Tips would you take on to reduce your #emissions? #SDG13 #aviation

🎓#WednesdayWisdom: it's #InternationalReducingCO2EmissionsDay!📉 #DidYouKnow AI data centres emitted 33–80m metric tons #CO2 in 2025— between countries of Switzerland & Chile! (Ourworldindata.org for interactive graph) ✈️So how to reduce in travel? www.earth-changers.com/purpose/top-...

🎓#WednesdayWisdom: it's International Reducing #CO2 #Emissions Day! 📉 ♻ It encourages us to adopt #sustainable practices like using #renewable #energy & reducing #waste to protect our #environment. ✈️How can you #reduce your #carbon in #travel? www.earth-changers.com/purpose/top-... #SDG13

#Madeira has become the latest #destination to bring in new restrictions on #hiking trail access, in a bid to promote #sustainability & pay for the #infrastructure required to manage #walking routes & keep them safe. traveltomorrow.com/madeira-incr... #Portugal #SDG9

#IntrepidTravel has established a long-term partnership with the #Indigenous #Tourism Association of #Canada #ITAC, committing CA$500,000 over the next 5 years to support the growth & promotion of #IndigenousTourism www.trendhunter.com/trends/indig... #SDG11 #Communities #Culture #Community

🎓#WednesdayWisdom: it's #UN International Reducing #CO2Emissions Day! 📉 💨We need to combat #climatechange by reducing #carbon #emissions & human activity responsible for #globalwarming, affecting #food, #ecosystems, #health & #livelihoods. ✈️How in travel? www.earth-changers.com/purpose/top-...

🇪🇺 How about a #sustainabledesign #boutique #hotel by a #UNESCO #Lakes #National #Park in #Croatia? 🇭🇷 🥾 #Hike, #bike in #nature 🐦 🔭#Stargaze by night at a top #destination 🌠 🤝#Regenerate local historical war-torn economy, people & places ℹ More: www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-...

#SustainableTourism is presented as a model capable of protecting the #environment while ensuring #income for local #communities. But after many years, the question remains: Does it work? Here is an example sabahdai.ly/_2jvi #conservation #community #SDG11 #SDG15 #SDG8 #SDG14 #Turkiye #communities

🇪🇺 Fancy a #sustainabledesign #boutique #hotel by #UNESCO #Lakes #National Park, #Croatia? 🇭🇷 🔭See: #Stargazing by night at a top #destination for minimal light pollution🌠 🤝Support: #Regenerate local historical war-torn economy, people & places ℹ www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-... #travel #SDGs

“#SustainableTourism: #Mexico in Motion” New National Framework Unveiled at #FITUR 2026 to Transform State Coordination & Destination Management into nationwide commitment embedding #sustainability at heart of #tourism #development www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article... #Sustainable #SDG12

#EuropeanTourismDay advances work on the #EU's upcoming #tourism strategy as Commissioner #Tzitzikostas convenes Strategic Dialogue with senior representatives of the #tourism sector www.eureporter.co/tourism/2026... #SDG11 #SDG12 #SDG8 #SDG14 #regenerative #travel #sustainability #Europe

🇪🇺 Fancy a #sustainabledesign #boutique hotel by #UNESCO #Lakes #National Park, #Croatia? 🇭🇷 🥾 #Experience: #Nature, #hiking & biking in rich #biodiversity 🐦 🔭See: Star-gaze by night at a top #destination for minimal light pollution 🌠 ℹ More: www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-...

🇪🇺 On the heels of #EuropeanTourismDay... how about a #community-regenerating #sustainable #design #boutique #hotel by a #UNESCO #Lakes #NationalPark in #Croatia? 🇭🇷 ℹ More: www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-... #TravelTuesday #SustainableTourism #RegenerativeTravel #CroatiaTravel #EcoHotel

#ResponsibleTourism for defense? It's a cheaper, longer, legal #softpower play for territory control, relations, goodwill, influence & diplomatic & security advantages > #Expedition #Tourism & Growing Attention Brings Profits to #Greenland www.tourism-review.com/greenland-be... via @po_st #community

The Future of #travel is #Indigenous-Led: a shift from observation to #immersion, from exploitation to #empowerment. As the world grapples with #climatechange & #cultural homogenization, we turn to The Original Stewards hub.wtm.com/indigenous-t... #SDG11 #communities #community

#MondayMotivation: “I met a lot of people in #Europe. I even encountered myself”~ #JamesBaldwin, US civil rights #activist & writer who intertwined themes of masculinity, sexuality, race & class, migrating to Europe to escape rampant racism of home. Happy #EuropeanTourismDay! #Travel #tourism

#Conservation: #FITURNEXT, #FITUR’s #Sustainability Observatory has concluded with a focus on #water & on the role of #tourism as an ally in its #sustainable & #responsible management www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article... #SDG6 #H2O #cleanwater

#MondayMotivation: #EuropeanTourismDay Today's #EU event will discuss shaping the future of #destinations, #communities, finance, data, #mobility, #accessibility, balancing #tourism, #Ukraine & the #regenerative shift. Conf: webcast.ec.europa.eu/european-tou... Where in #Europe would you go? #SDG12

#MondayMotivation: Leaving routine, meeting different people & cultures, reflecting on identities, #values & behaviour, allows for profound experiences & deeper understanding, even meet a truer version of yourself. #EuropeanTourismDay: Ask for #holiday suggestions! #Europe #Tourism #Sustainability

#MondayMotivation: Happy #EuropeanTourismDay! An opportunity to consider #EU #tourism #development, priorities & its upcoming Strategy for #SustainableTourism. The #transformative power of #travel sparks self-discovery by breaking free. Event livestream webcast.ec.europa.eu/european-tou... #SDG12

#MondayMotivation: “I met a lot of people in #Europe. I even encountered myself”~ #JamesBaldwin, US civil rights #activist & writer who intertwined themes of masculinity, sexuality, race & class, migrating to #Europe to escape rampant racism of home. Happy #EuropeanTourismDay! #Tourism #SDG12

#InTheNews this week re #sustainable #travel & #development 10+1/ #Commerce: To share or not when a definition is incorrect? This undermines #RegenerativeTourism, far beyond 'how to leave a #positiveimpact during #travel' (see our own blog), but interesting links

#InTheNews re #sustainable #travel, & #development 10/ #Commerce: #Baja #CaliforniaSur #EmbraceIt #TouristTax Increases: allocates dollars to #environmental protection, #tourism #infrastructure & #social & #cultural projects in the state www.travelpulse.com/news/destina... #SDG11 #SDG12 #SDG9 #SDG10

#InTheNews re. #sustainable #tourism & #development 9/ #Conservation: Rare twins born in #DRC raise cautious hope for #endangered #mountain #gorillas: #Virunga park #ranger says babies are well cared for by mother but high infant mortality makes st weeks critical

#InTheNews re #sustainable #tourism & #development 8/ #Conservation: #Indonesia announces measures to hold companies accountable over what scientists say was an “#extinction-level disturbance” for the world’s rarest #ape www.theguardian.com/environment/... #SDG15 #wildlife #orangutan #nature

#InTheNews re. #sustainable #travel & #development 7/ #Conservation: #CaribbeanTourismOrganization inks “a landmark” 2-year agreement with global nonprofit #ConservationInternational to promote #nature-positive #tourism throughout the #Caribbean. www.msn.com/en-us/travel... #CTO #CI #SDG15 #SDG14

#InTheNews re. #sustainable #travel, #tourism & #development 6/ #Culture/Climate: Why you need to visit #Finland’s newest #European #CapitalOfCulture for 2026: #Oulu has a year-long programme of events spotlighting #Sami community & #climatechange www.euronews.com/travel/2026/... #europe #SDG11

#InTheNews re. #sustainable #travel, #tourism & #development 5/ #Commerce: It's all about implementation. On point > #SustainableTourism in 2026: Why “#Travel Better” Is Shifting From Slogans to Rules, Fees, & Cleaner #Transport www.filmogaz.com/109285 #sustainability #sustainabletravel #SDG12

#InTheNews this week re. #sustainable #travel, #tourism & #development 4/ #Climate/#Conservation/#Community: #ActiveTourismCoalition urges #EU to rethink #sustainability through movement traveltomorrow.com/active-touri... #ActiveTourism #transport #SDG12 #ECF #ETC #impact #SDG11 #cycling #hiking

#InTheNews re. #sustainable #travel, & #development 3/ #Commerce: Good to see volume KPIs questioned by #ENIT #Italy > #Tourism, investment & soft power: Key takeaways from #Euronews' #Davos panel with #GSTC & various State reps www.euronews.com/travel/2026/... #responsibletourism #sustainability

#InTheNews re. #sustainable #travel & #development 2/ #Conservation/#Climate: Era of ‘global #water #bankruptcy’ is here - #UN report. Overuse & #pollution must end urgently: no one knows when whole system might collapse www.theguardian.com/environment/... #SDG6 #O2 #SDG13 #SDG14 #LifeBelowWater

#InTheNews this week re. #sustainable #travel & #development 1/ #Conservation: Game-changing #oceans #Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction #BBNJ Agreement comes into force for the planet's largest #ecosystem, the #HighSeas, its #health critical to #climate news.un.org/en/story/202... #SDG14

The #UK #BigGardenBirdwatch starts today! Not the green #Parakeets of London, but if here in #CostaRica, you'd see #ScarletMacaws🦜 So fabulous streaking across the #rainforest sky they named this #ecolodge after them: Lapa (#ScarletMacaw) Rios (river) www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-... #birds

The #UK's #BigGardenBirdwatch Weekend starts today!🦚 If here in #CostaRica, you'd see these #ScarletMacaws! 🦜 (tho green #RingNecked #Parakeets are common in #London) www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-... What's your favourite #bird?🐦 #wildlife #birds #RSPB #Birdwatching #BirdLovers

🦜The #BigGardenBirdwatch starts today! 🦚 It's the UK's biggest #citizenscience #wildlife survey 🦆 Spend an hour watching your patch, record #birds that land & submit results to the #RSPB. Get counting!🦉 Here, you'd see #ScarletMacaws! 🦜 www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-... #bird #Costarica

Why you need to visit #Finland’s newest #European #CapitalOfCulture for 2026: #Oulu has a year-long programme of events spotlighting #Sami #culture & #climatechange www.euronews.com/travel/2026/... #europe #SDG11 #communities #community

Good to see volume KPIs questioned by #ENIT #Italy > #Tourism, investment & soft power: Key takeaways from #Euronews #Travel’s #Davos panel with #GSTC & various State reps www.euronews.com/travel/2026/... #responsibletourism #sustainability #SDG12

Speaks to business people deniers? > Era of ‘global #water #bankruptcy’ is here - #UN report. Overuse & #pollution must end urgently: no one knows when whole system might collapse www.theguardian.com/environment/... #SDG6 #CleanWater #O2 #SDG13 #Climate #SDG14 #LifeBelowWater #Conservation