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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

Smart Meetings

Tourism, for all its economic and personal growth potential, has a massive environmental footprint. Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In 2018, international visitors accounted for 81% of Bangkok’s tourism spend. Paris and 10. Bangkok Skyline. Bangkok came in at No.

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Celebrate World Tourism Day

Smart Meetings

A comprehensive travel survey recognizes this historic day World Tourism Day takes place each year on September 27. It was established by the United Nations in 1980 to commemorate the same day in 1970 when the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Statues were adopted. Reducing emissions brings a $24.7 Read More: Go.

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The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) publishes new GSTC MICE Criteria

Travel Daily Media

The post The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) publishes new GSTC MICE Criteria appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the GSTC MICE Criteria have been published and are available to the public for non- commercial use.

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How Tourism Can Protect Cultural Heritage

Solimar International

At Solimar, we value tourism for the economic and social development that it brings to communities all over the world. Protecting cultural heritage is one of our utmost priorities as well as a core development objective in all of our projects. Community Building and Empowerment.

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Summer 2024 Travel Trends with Meaning

Smart Meetings

This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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Regenerative Tourism vs Sustainable Tourism – The future of our industry, traveller and planet

Tourism eSchool

Home Regenerative Tourism vs Sustainable Tourism – The future of our industry, traveller and planet By Nic Cooper, Regenerative Tourism Specialist Published on February 1, 2023 As an industry, we have a clear understanding that the conscious traveller is no longer ‘niche’, but mainstream. Let’s break it down.

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Sustainable Tourism in Southern Morocco

Solimar International

South of the Moroccan tourism hub of Marrakesh is the jewel of Southern Morocco, Agadir. What is lesser known is that Agadir and Southern Morocco have an increasing capability to cater to the demands of sustainable tourists. One reason why this city has a path to sustainable tourism is it is extremely walkable.