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Climate change is reshaping the tourism landscape, introducing new challenges for travelers, the industry, and local communities. From melting glaciers and bleaching reefs to flooded coastlines and wildfires, climate change imperils the destinations we love and endangers the resources that people, tourism, and wildlife depend on. In recent years, tourism...
The project will combat tourism’s carbon footprint by working with local food producers and launching a carbon platform for tourists PALAU (August 11, 2020) The Palau Bureau of Tourism, Sustainable Travel International, and Slow Food have launched a new project in Palau that aims to mitigate the tourism sector’s carbon...
There are a number of organizations that offer carbon offsets, but it can be difficult to decide which one to go with. When offsetting, it is important to go through an organization that is transparent, knows their stuff, and is creating meaningful and lasting impacts. To help you navigate all...
Carbon offsetting allows you to mitigate the climate impact of your flights and other travel emissions, while giving back to nature and local communities. Climate change is affecting environments and people around the world, and the destinations you visit are no exception! From lush tropical islands to snowy mountain peaks,...
Picture your favorite vacation spots. Now, imagine your favorite ski resort with no snow, a coral reef barren of fish, or a tropical island without any beaches. From the Great Barrier Reef to the Alps, many of the world’s most iconic destinations are in danger from climate change. Warming oceans...
The Mesoamerican Reef Tourism Initiative (MARTI) worked in destinations bordering the world’s second-largest reef system to maintain a vibrant tourism industry that supports local communities and contributes to a healthy ecosystem. Stretching for 600 miles (965 kilometers) along the coast of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras, the Mesoamerican Reef is...