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SANTORINI, GREECE (June 03, 2025) – VIP Santorini, a premier provider of luxury private tours and transfers on the island of Santorini, announced today its partnership with Sustainable Travel International to make all of its services carbon neutral. This includes measuring and offsetting the carbon footprint of every private tour...
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...
As we reflect on 2024, we’re proud of the strides we made toward advancing responsible tourism across the globe. From fostering inclusive climate action to equipping tourism professionals with new knowledge, this year was marked by strategic collaborations, impactful projects, technological advancements, and ongoing educational outreach. Below, we highlight some...
Overtourism is transforming iconic travel destinations into overcrowded and stressed-out hotspots. These “overloved” locations are struggling with an influx of visitors, resulting in congested streets, strained infrastructure, degraded environments, diminished visitor experiences, and unhappy residents. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach. Dispersing the load is one part of the...
BANGKOK, THAILAND (July 26, 2024) – SpiceRoads, a premier adventure travel company specializing in cycling tours, has joined forces with Sustainable Travel International to champion climate action in the adventure travel sector. With over 25 years of experience operating cycling tours across the globe, SpiceRoads is committed to reducing its...
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...
