Vote for the next carbon neutral island destination

We are currently leading a project to help Palau become the world’s first carbon neutral destination. In doing so, we are mitigating tourism’s carbon footprint, boosting climate resilience, improving local livelihoods, empowering women, and preserving this pristine paradise for future generations. Now, we want to know: which island should be next?

KaitlynBra December 10, 2020 Blog, Climate Change, Sustainable Destination Development

Thuvia Brown Destination Guardian and St. Kitts School Teacher

St. Kitts Destination Guardians In Action: Thuvia Browne

“If we want to change the culture then we have to start with the youth – the children are the future.”

We caught up with Thuvia Browne, a primary school teacher based in St. Kitts who joined our two-day Destination Guardian workshop on the Caribbean island back in April 2019.

KaitlynBra November 24, 2020 Blog, Community Engagement, People & Culture, Sustainable Destination Development, Waste & Pollution

How to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Travels

Over the past year, we’ve seen how a global crisis can bring travel to a sudden halt. Though the pandemic remains front of mind, there is another crisis that will bring even graver consequences for humanity and imperil the destinations we love. That threat is climate change.

KaitlynBra November 19, 2020 Blog, Climate Change, Nature & Wildlife, Sustainable Travel, Waste & Pollution

Phynora distributes reusable items to children

St. Kitts Destination Guardians in Action: Phynora Ible

In April 2019, we visited the Caribbean island of St. Kitts and facilitated one of our Destination Guardian workshops in collaboration with the St. Kitts Ministry of Tourism, Heart of St. Kitts Foundation, and St. Kitts Sustainable Destination Council.

KaitlynBra October 9, 2020 Blog, People & Culture, Sustainable Destination Development

Registration Open for 2020 Sustainable Tourism Course for Small Island Policy-Makers

Are you a policy-maker or destination manager in a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) interested in learning more about sustainable tourism management? Then be sure to join us for the second run of the online learning course “Sustainable Tourism for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) – Policy-Maker edition” which will take place from October 12th to November 29th 2020!

KaitlynBra July 30, 2020 Blog, Sustainable Destination Development

Eco Hotel Summit: A Sustainable Event For Our Times

Are you a professional working in the green tourism sector? If so, be sure to join us on July 27-31 for the Eco Hotel Summit, a new 5-day online event that will focus on taking your eco accommodation operations and sustainability to the next level! This event is being put on by the Eco Resort Network, World of Glamping and No Footprint Consulting, and a percentage of proceeds will be donated to Sustainable Travel International!

KaitlynBra July 10, 2020 Blog, Events

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