A Webinar in the Road to Net Zero Series For many travelers, sustainable choices still feel like extra work or a costly trade-off. In this webinar, our CEO, Paloma Zapata, spoke with Shannon Guihan (The Travel Corporation), Michele Harvey (Butterfield & Robinson), and Susanne Andersson (Visit Sweden) about how travel...
SEATTLE, WA (April 22, 2025) — In honor of Earth Day, Sustainable Travel International released the latest episode of its Sustainable Travel: Where Next? docu-series spotlighting Zurich, Switzerland’s approach to responsible tourism. Produced in partnership with BlackRook Media, the short-form documentary reveals how sustainability in Zurich is a true community...
Tourism can be a catalyst for conservation, community development, and climate awareness. High-quality carbon offsets help make this possible by funding the protection of critical wildlife habitats, advancing Indigenous rights, and supporting livelihoods and social programs that address poverty. Tourism experiences connected to carbon offset projects can deepen travelers’ understanding...
WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO (March 17, 2025) – As destinations worldwide struggle with overtourism, the Caribbean island of Curaçao is taking a forward-thinking approach that prioritizes high-value, low-impact tourism growth and long-term resilience over short-term gains. In partnership with Sustainable Travel International and the George Washington University International Institute of Tourism Studies...
The Caribbean’s natural beauty and cultural heritage make it a top travel destination, but unmanaged tourism growth poses sustainability challenges. In St. Kitts, where tourism is the primary economic driver, Sustainable Travel International has been working alongside the Ministry of Tourism to implement sustainable practices that protect the island’s ecosystems...
Like many small island nations, St. Kitts and Nevis is on the front lines of a climate crisis that threatens its existence. Despite contributing only a small fraction of global emissions compared to larger nations, islands disproportionately bear the brunt of the consequences. In response, St. Kitts is taking ambitious...