Press and Media
Please find below our recent press releases and appearances in the news media. Click through to read a specific article, or explore our archive below.
To inquire about Sustainable Travel International or to request more information, please email Jeremy Sampson, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications.
Recent Articles
2013
Press Releases
- Sustainable Travel Leadership Network Introduces TravelWell, New Sustainability Tool for Destinations
- Sustainable Destination Leadership Network Launched
- Sustainable Travel Leadership Network TravelWell Discussion in Jamaica
- Sustainable Travel International CEO And Founder Appointed to National Travel and Tourism Advisory Board
- Chile and Peru Pilot New Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria for Destinations
- Sustainable Travel International Announces New Online Training Course For Tourism Professionals
- Hostelling International USA Launches Pioneering National Sustainability Initiative
- Attractions and Tour Operations at Royal Caribbean Private Destination CocoCay Certified to a Globally Recognized Sustainable Tourism Standard
- Cozumel Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Destination Management
- Travel Oregon Awards Funds To Oregon Communities Through Its Innovative Travel Philanthropy Program
Media Mentions
- St. Eustatius and Global Non-Profit Sustainable Travel International Announce Partnership
- Cuenca Lago Llanquihue recibe consultoría internationacional y lidera de desarrollo de Turismo sustenable
- Global Change: Weighing Next Generation Sustainable Tourism Practices
- Hostelling International USA Houses New Sustainability Program
- Cruise Line Takes Sustainability From Sea To Shore
- Proyectos Cozumeleños a favor del SAM, Sistema Arrecifal Mesoaméricano
2012
Press Releases
- St. Kitts and Nevis Demonstrates Global Leadership At Innovative Sustainable Tourism Awareness Forum
- The Global Sustainable Tourism Council Seeks Input on Global Criteria for Sustainable Destinations
- Yellowstone Business Partnership and Sustainable Travel International Announce Sustainability Consultant Training at Grand Targhee Resort
- Sustainable Travel International Announces New Brand Identity, Website
- Ethiopia Travelers’ Philanthropy Fund
- Globus Family Becomes First Major Tour Operator to be Honored With Certification from Sustainable Travel International
- Sustainable Travel International and ecoism Proving the Value in Social Enterprise-Nonprofit Partnership
- Cozumel Among The First Cruise Destinations To Take Stock of Destination-Level Sustainability
- Travel Oregon and Sustainable Travel International Announce Innovative Travel Philanthropy Program
- VisitEngland Validates Sustainable Travel International’s STEP Eco-Certification Program
- STEP Is Now Recognized By The Global Sustainable Tourism Council
- Global Sustainable Tourism Council Announces Second Group of Early Adopters to Pilot New Destination Criteria
Media Mentions
- Catalysta Interview with President & CEO Brian T. Mullis
- How to Make Your Air Travel Green
- Tabacón makes green strides at Arenal
- IMBA Destinations Partners with Sustainable Travel International
- Examining the Certification/Continuous Improvement Connection
- Cozumel, pionero en evaluación de sostenibilidad en destino de cruceros
- Certificación mundial de turismo sustentable
- STEP 1 to obtain Sustainable Tourism Certification
- The greening of Guinness
- Partnership with Sustainable Travel International
- The ABCs of sustainable tourism
- EcoTourism takes a major step forward in Louisiana
- Best Credit Cards for Going Green
- United launches enhanced carbon offset program in celebration of Earth Day
- Up Close, but Doing No Harm
- The Green Connection in Travel
2011
Press Releases
- STA Travel Reinforces Commitment to Sustainable Travel
- Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher Achieves 3-Star STEP Eco-Certification
2009
Press Releases
- Big Five Tours & Expeditions and Sustainable Travel International Team Up to Offer Sustainable Safari to Kenya
- New “Ride Local” Campaign Promotes Alternative Transportation
- Green is Good for the Environment, but is it Good for Business?
- Tailwind Outdoor Receives Eco-certification through Sustainable Travel International
- United Airlines Launches Customer Carbon Offset Program
- Sustainable Travel International Brings Some “Green” to Australia
- Sustainable Travel International Launches STEP 2.0 — Next Phase In Global Tourism Certification
- Industry First Luxury Eco Certification Standard for Hoteliers Launched
- Travel Industry Leaders Provide Environmental Strategy for Corporate Incentives and Meetings
- Bidding Opens for Sustainable Travel International’s Green Travel Auction
2008
Press Releases
- Africa Adventure Consultants Continues to be a Leader in the Safari Industry
- Renewable Energy in Tourism Initiative Best Practice Manuals Available on Website for Feedback
- Sustainable Travel International Refines Industry’s Premier Custom Carbon Footprint Calculator
- Auction features World-class Responsible Travel Packages
- Sustainable Travel International Partners with PhoCusWright and HSMAI Foundation for Groundbreaking New Study on Green Travel
- Continental Announces Cargo Emissions Calculator With Sustainable Travel International
- Sustainable Travel International Gives its First Four Star Rating
- The National Tour Association and Sustainable Travel International enter into Strategic Collaborative Relationship
- Sustainable Travel Launches Ride Local™ Campaign to Foster Sustainability in the Bicycling Industry
- Travelers Giving Back™ program makes it easy to make a difference
- Green Globe International, Inc. Announces Agreement with Sustainable Travel International for Licensing and Co-Branding Relationship for Sustainability and Carbon Neutrality Products
- Sustainable Travel International Partners with Industry Leaders in Profiling Best Practices in Travelers’ Philanthropy
2007
Press Releases
- WTTC Launches Debate on Climate Change with Global Ad Campaign
- The Leading Hotels of the World Launches Leading Green Initiative
- Gold Card Out, Green Visa In – World’s First Credit Card to Reduce Global Warming and Provide Cardholder Discounts at Sustainable Businesses
- Sustainable Travel International and Continental Airlines to offer Carbon Offsetting Program
- The San Juan Marriott Leaves No Mark Behind
- Quintess, the Leading Residences of the World Goes “Green”
- ATTA and Partners Commit 2007 Adventure Travel World Summit to Carbon Neutrality – 2nd Year Running
- Sustainable Travel International offers two New Programs for Hoteliers
- The 30th Starz Denver Film Festival “Goes Green”
- Continental Announces Carbon Offsetting Program with Sustainable Travel International
- 2007-2008 Green Gear & Gift Guide Released

