What Is Ecotourism?
November 24, 2025
The world is a remarkable place — from the snowy peak of Mount Everest to the darkest depths of the Mariana Trench, and all the
Skip to content The world is a remarkable place — from the snowy peak of Mount Everest to the darkest depths of the Mariana Trench, and all the
“Tourism shouldn’t buy offsets—it should just reduce its emissions.” It’s a common refrain, but it oversimplifies a complex challenge. Offsets aren’t a loophole or an
Salt marshes are some of the most fascinating yet overlooked coastal landscapes. Stretching between land and sea, these wetlands are alive with movement, from shifting
Coastal ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrass meadows, and salt marshes are powerful natural climate solutions. These blue carbon habitats capture and store vast amounts of
Coastal ecosystems like mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes do far more than paint a beautiful backdrop for a day by the sea. These blue carbon
Tucked between land and sea, you’ve probably seen blue carbon ecosystems without realizing how important they are. Maybe you’ve kayaked through mangrove tunnels, floated over
“Tourism shouldn’t buy offsets—it should just reduce its emissions.” It’s a common refrain, but it oversimplifies a complex challenge. Offsets aren’t a loophole or an excuse. They’re a necessary counterpart to decarbonization. The industry must reduce emissions wherever possible and invest in carbon offsets as it does so. And it’s...
A Webinar in the Road to Net Zero Series When it comes to a trip’s carbon footprint, where does a tour operator’s responsibility begin and end? And how can you possibly measure all the different parts, especially when so many are outside your direct control? In this webinar, our CEO,...
SEATTLE, WA (July 17, 2025) – Sustainable Travel International has expanded its industry-leading carbon footprint calculator to include hotel stays, enabling travelers and businesses to measure and offset the emissions associated with their accommodations. This enhancement strengthens the organization’s suite of climate solutions, enabling the industry’s transition to a low-carbon...
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...
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...
A Webinar in the Road to Net Zero Series Decarbonizing tourism in off-grid areas presents unique challenges, such as limited infrastructure, dependence on imported goods, and the long distances required for transportation. This webinar in Sustainable Travel International’s Road to Net Zero series explores how travel companies are addressing hard-to-abate...
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