In the travel industry, ‘sustainable tourism’ gives way to ‘regenerative hospitality’

Regenerative hospitality has the potential to unlock the broader systemic changes we need to limit climate change and protect ecosystems. Read More

How regenerative tourism can help avert a sixth extinction

John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global, examines the benefits regenerative tourism can bring and explores the importance of biodiversity to both business and planet. Read More

Prioritize sustainability in rebuilding tourism

The negative repercussions of the COVID-19 crisis are uncountable, affecting up to 121 million jobs. But some side effects can be harnessed for positive change in the future. Read More

How the next coronavirus stimulus could be a win-win for cruise lines and the environment

As the federal government seeks to bail out the industry, environmental advocacy organizations urged Congress to ensure that any financial aid for cruise lines come with strings attached. Read More

The toll of tourism: Can Southeast Asia save its prized natural areas?

From Thailand to Bali, a huge increase in tourists, many from China and other rapidly developing economies, is straining sensitive ecosystems to the breaking point. Some countries are trying to control the boom, with a few closing popular destinations to allow damaged areas to heal. Read More

Across Appalachia, historic coal towns are looking to the outdoor economy for their next act

Can recreation and tourism benefit the regional economy and fill a gap left by the declining coal industry — sustainably? Read More

Royal Caribbean's creative workaround for onshore renewable energy procurement

It is pioneering a unique approach to marrying power purchase agreements and verified carbon offsets. Read More

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Metrics for Sustainable Tourism: A Benchmarking Analysis

This report, the result of a research partnership between the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise and GreenBiz Group, was completed for the Sustainable Tourism Summit at the 2018 VERGE Hawaii Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit. Read More

Why the private sector must protect tourist destinations

Businesses, resident and authorities must recognize the cycles of tourism that can lead to the destruction of the most beautiful places on Earth. Read More

Why the time is right for aviation biofuels to take off

Despite high-profile flops in recent history, take note of these headwinds. Read More