The use of these green technologies and their role in supporting sustainable tourism is what we explore in this article.

Let's take a closer look at how these special materials can help by reducing harm to the environment, making energy use more efficient, and creating a healthier space to be in.

In recent years a much-needed revolution-of-sorts has been brewing within the hospitality sector, and it's one with its sights set firmly on transforming the industry into an insurmountable force for good; sustainable tourism practices are now at the forefront of many hoteliers' agendas, and the impact is profound.

Here are a few necessities that you’ll absolutely need for your next vacation, so take a look at these suggestions right away!

As the world's most precious resource, water scarcity poses a significant challenge to the sustainability of our planet's ecosystems, economies, and human health.

This article sheds more light on seven sustainable solutions to alleviate water scarcity and its far-reaching consequences.

As travelers become increasingly eco-conscious, many accommodation owners continue to look for ways to reduce costs and cut their carbon footprints. One such way is to introduce an onsite garden, which can have ample environmental and cost-saving benefits (and not to mention offer a relaxing haven for your guests).

Read more in this week’s blog.

Many guests now expect hotels to have environmentally friendly policies in place and are willing to pay a premium for those who do.

As a business owner or operator in the hospitality industry, you can play an important role in preserving the planet's resources by taking green initiatives at your hotel. Here are five eco-friendly hotel ideas to help your property become more sustainable.

Clean energy is now considered to be a viable alternative to the traditional energy sources commonly used by the tourism and hospitality industries.

Here are a few reasons why, you, as a tourism service provider or hospitality business, should transition to clean energy. 

Fresh, potable water is an essential resource. The good news is that there are ways to use water filtration systems in your tourism business for both increased sustainability and lower costs.

Here in Part Two of the ‘Cruise Line Sustainability’ series, we address each of the challenges identified in Part One to provide a broad, high level overview of current and potential areas of focus to improve sustainability.

The hospitality industry is no stranger to competition. Sustainability is currently the hottest trend in the hospitality and tourism industries, backed up by findings that 75% of Millennials and Gen Zers prefer sustainable businesses and are willing to pay more for it.

Sustainability is here to stay. Not only will this future-proof your business, but also help you gain a competitive edge. This blog will look into how environmentally-minded practices within the hospitality industry have translated into savings, increased name recognition and awards.

Located on the Dutch island of Aruba, the Bucuti & Tara resort first emerged in 1987 as the result of a tourism boom that took hold of the island in the 1980’s. It was at this point that the owner and CEO, Ewald Biemans, already seeing how tourism was impacting the island he himself calls home, decided to focus on developing an environmental program as the core of Bucuti & Tara’s mission.

Now, after more than 20 years of development since Bucuti’s first Green Globe certification in 1999, the resort has earned every award imaginable for its sustainable operations and unique guest experiences. In 2018, Bucuti & Tara reached the milestone of becoming the first carbon neutral resort in the Caribbean, cementing its place as one of the top resorts in the world.

Find out more in our interview with Bucuti’s very own CEO, Ewald Biemans.

In this interview our team members from Sea Going Green sat down with Amber Westerborg, the Impact Manager of The Student Hotel (TSH) situated a few minute cycle from the heart of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. We asked TSH about their current sustainability projects and operations, how they are engaging staff and guests as well as some tips for other hotels looking to incorporate sustainability into their core business. 

This week, we’re excited to announce Sea Going Green’s partnership with Aquablu, an innovative water filtration system looking to change the way that we access clean drinking water, leaving bottled water behind in the dust.

Aquablu allows for customers to tap into polluted or otherwise non-drinkable water and filter out micro-plastics, chemicals, antibiotics, heavy metals and more. This technology can even be used on board marine vessels such as cruise ships and luxury boats, which by using this product helps lower their CO2 footprint and mitigates the risk of plastic bottles (and caps) ending up overboard!

Read more about Aquablu in our interview with the founder, Marnix, and see for yourself how this could be a great addition to your home, office or boat!

Can a hotel be luxurious and sustainable at the same time? Is it possible that a hotel with as many as 200 rooms can generate its own electricity? Could a hotel serve as a social hotspot for locals? These are the questions I asked myself before writing this article. 

In this blog, I will highlight the newly constructed Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam in The Netherlands to showcase the forward thinking concepts that they have integrated into their hotel operations including electricity consumption, waste production and other innovative practices that incorporate sustainability.

Read on to see how this hotel embodies the “green future” and provides a quick city-escape without even having to take a plane.

We travel to new places for a lot of reasons: to meet new people, experience new cultures, and see some of the most beautiful sights in the world.

But have you ever wondered how your travels affect the local environment?