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STORIES OF THE PEOPLE, PLACES & PARTNERS THAT MAKE TRAVEL AND TOURISM TICK

Our fourth Climate Impact Portfolio of 2024 supports five carbon offset projects around the world. Read on to learn more about the impact these projects are creating for the climate, communities, and biodiversity. Carbon offsets purchased from Portfolio 4 of 2024 are distributed across the forestry, energy, innovative climate technology,...

In 2016, Skift published an article titled “Exploring the Coming Perils of Overtourism” that discussed the hazards of excessive tourism in popular destinations. In the years following, the term “overtourism” appeared in countless media headlines worldwide. International tourism had been growing rapidly and exponentially, more than doubling between 2000 and...

Our third Climate Impact Portfolio of 2024 supports five carbon offset projects around the world. Read on to learn more about the impact these projects are creating for the climate, communities, and biodiversity. Carbon offsets purchased from Portfolio 3 of 2024 are distributed across the forestry, energy, innovative climate technology,...

Sea turtles have been an important part of ocean ecosystems since the age of the dinosaurs. Humans and turtles have interacted for thousands of years, with drawings of ancient turtles found in early cave paintings. Today, human-turtle interactions are more complicated than ever as humans overload nesting beaches, chase turtles...

Sea turtles have long captivated tourists worldwide. Spotting one of these majestic creatures is often the highlight of coastal vacations. But sadly, sea turtles are rapidly disappearing from our oceans. Six of the seven species of sea turtle are listed as vulnerable or endangered. This blog explores fascinating facts about...

As travelers become more aware of their environmental impact and seek conscientious travel options, the tourism industry is responding by promoting sustainability efforts. However, not all of these claims are sincere. This practice, known as greenwashing, has become increasingly prevalent in the tourism industry as businesses try to capitalize on...