Sea turtles have long captivated tourists worldwide. Spotting one of these majestic creatures is often the highlight of coastal vacations. But sadly, sea turtles are
BANGKOK, THAILAND (May 2, 2024) –The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that all of PATA’s in-person events from 2023 have been
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
Our second Climate Impact Portfolio of 2024 supports four carbon offset projects around the world. Read on to learn more about the impact these projects
In recent years, there has been an increased focus on the environmental toll that tourism takes on the planet. Air travel and energy consumption are
This video takes viewers to the WongPhai Bamboo Biochar carbon offset project in Thailand. During this visit, two members of the project team, Fred Hornaday
Imagine an island where scarce water brings ancient vineyards to life. Where art, culture and the landscape is celebrated in every household, in every town center. This place is Lanzarote, an island with a story to tell. If you thought Lanzarote was just sun, sand and sea, think again. Conservation...
For a country slightly smaller than the state of South Carolina, Panama boasts an impressive number of environmental firsts: Most diverse wildlife in Central America, largest rainforest in the Western Hemisphere (outside of the Amazon Basin) and with 933 bird species, one of the world’s best bird watching destinations. While...
[Madrid, Spain – April 14, 2015] At the World Travel & Tourism Council 2015 Global Summit in Madrid today, the NGO Sustainable Travel International unveiled an industry-wide campaign entitled 10 Million Better to monitor and scale up social and environmental benefits from travel and tourism. The ten-year initiative convenes leading...