
“Eco-Friendly” Was Always Weak Marketing (and Is Now a Legal Risk)
Picture a traveler comparing two safari trips. One calls itself “eco-friendly.” The other promises a solar-powered camp with no generator humming at night and a

Picture a traveler comparing two safari trips. One calls itself “eco-friendly.” The other promises a solar-powered camp with no generator humming at night and a

Not all carbon offsets are created equal. In recent years, growing scrutiny has highlighted concerns about the quality of some carbon credits, particularly around whether

Not all carbon offsets work the same way. Some protect forests or build wind farms, while others restore mangroves or pull carbon out of the

New tool helps tourism organizations navigate requirements under the EU’s EmpCo Directive and build trust with travelers. SEATTLE, WA (September 28, 2026) — As new

For many years, tourism businesses have used words like “green,” “eco-friendly,” and “responsible” to position their products as sustainable. But even when businesses have good

SEATTLE, WA (June 10, 2026) — Sustainable Travel International launched Humí, a new AI-powered carbon footprinting tool for tours that turns existing itineraries into emissions

The Heart of St. Kitts Foundation is a travel philanthropy fund established as a collaborative effort between the St. Kitts Ministry of Tourism, St. Kitts Sustainable Destination Council, and Sustainable Travel International. Day in and day out these three ambitious women are helping to make St. Kitts a more sustainable...

From protecting the nesting habitats of endangered sea turtles to preserving cherished cultural heritage sites, travel philanthropy funds such as the Heart of St. Kitts Foundation have the power to create real, tangible impact at the local level. But this progress doesn’t just happen on its own or because of...

Located in Chilean Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park is considered by many as the 8th wonder of the world. This will come as no surprise to those adventurers who have been lucky enough to gaze upon the park’s jagged peaks and turquoise lakes. Of course, where natural beauty and...

“If you do any simple research, you will discover and be relieved to know that the Willamette River is safe to swim in,” notes Willie Levenson, ringleader of the Human Access Project, a Portland Oregon-based group committed to cleaning up and changing the reputation of the city’s primary body of...
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