New hybrid tour boats are finding ways to cut diesel use, reduce pollution and operate silently for passengers and tourists.
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.
A 2-degree Celsius rise in temperatures would be catastrophic, prompting some big players like Disney to take action now.
The hospitality industry has one of the highest rates of emissions per customer. But the demand for alternatives is growing.
Can recreation and tourism benefit the regional economy and fill a gap left by the declining coal industry — sustainably?
Sponsored: Iberostar Group’s Wave of Change movement delivers a robust approach to ocean conservation in tourism and hospitality.
The best of live interviews from GreenBiz events. This episode: Tourism industry execs discuss how to lower emissions from start to end of a trip.
Stirring up plastics and tourism.
Swapping plastic straws for paper straws was not a straightforward decision, head of supply chain Steve Packer explains.
As Hilton, United Airlines and others are learning, educating visitors and local residents alike is critical for future progress.
