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Rachel Dechaineux uses ‘ethical’ a lot, both in word and in deed, because she feels that tourism is all about people. This is the fourth Sustainable Tourism Laos Showcase by Bernie Rosenbloom of “Good Tourism” Destination Partner WeAreLao. Ms Dechaineux is the owner of the riverside Silver Naga hotel in Vang Vieng, Laos. “We aim to […]
Read More Ethically yours: Silver Naga, Vang Vieng, Laos
Ecotourism is in high demand right now in places where physically-distanced outdoor activity is possible. And when the world finally breaks its COVID shackles, those who have been locked down for months in urban environments will likely be desperate for a taste of nature. To help prepare stakeholders for that surge, The Centre for Responsible […]
Read More Prepare now for a surge in ecotourism demand with a CRTS workshop
The parties behind the auction — global initiative for Climate Friendly Travel SUNx — Strong Universal Network and cybersecurity company WISeKey — have created the first ever non-fungible token (NFT) related to climate change and sustainability. The first-off-the-line “Earth Swatch” watch, designed by climate activist and sustainable development pioneer Maurice Strong for the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, is going up for […]
Read More Time to be ‘Strong’: Unprecedented NFT Earth Swatch auction to benefit tourism’s post-pandemic recovery, climate resilience, and environmental causes
Some may struggle with the costs of sustainable practices, but former Luang Prabang View Hotel General Manager John Williams sees going green as a way of life … while saving greenbacks along the way. This is the third Sustainable Tourism Laos Showcase by “Good Tourism” Destination Partner WeAreLao. Mr Williams grew up in a rural town, where […]
Read More A green way of life: Luang Prabang View, Laos
President of “Good Tourism” Partner SUNx Malta, Geoffrey Lipman, reports: “UN Climate Chief Patricia Espinosa has formally confirmed to our SDG 17 partner Gloria Guevara at the WTTC top level support for the SUNx Malta Climate Friendly Travel Registry, and urged travel & tourism organisations to file their carbon reduction plans.” Here is Professor Lipman’s […]
Read More Back to the future: Time for more ambitious climate action from travel & tourism
Sustainable experiences reach into themed rooms at the Riverside Boutique Resort in Vang Vieng, Laos while General Manager Mathieu Thaeron cuts consumption by relying on common sense and a clued-in staff. This is the second Sustainable Tourism Laos Showcase by “Good Tourism” Destination Partner WeAreLao. Today’s travellers demand sustainability and authentic experiences. Riverside delivers both. “The moment […]
Read More Going local: Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng, Laos