GDP and monetary contributions from tourism can be used to alleviate important issues such as lack of infrastructure, low employment rates or poverty by contributing resources to fostering opportunities for the local communities.

In this week’s blog, I’ll unpack how tourism, when managed sustainably, can contribute to building a society that is engaged with sustainable tourism.

We live on a planet that is two-thirds water and one-third land. The weather delivers us rain on what feels too regular and turning on the tap delivers us as many gallons of the wet stuff we desire. This begs the question, why are we so bothered about water consumption?

And the answer? There are plenty of reasons to want to save water.

This week’s blog is all about van travel. Try scrolling through the nearly 12 million Instagram photos tagged #vanlife and you’ll see picturesque mountains, starry skies, sunsets at the beach, and dogs roaming free in the great outdoors.

Do you want to know more about how van travel became a sustainable travel trend? Read on!

Sustainable tourism is a natural fit for Mexico thanks to its plentiful environmental, social and cultural assets.

In this week’s blog we’ll take a look at how Mexico, as a resilient tourism destination, is moving in the direction of sustainability and why you should too.

Though tourism is an important personal experience and powerful economic factor, it can come with several costs as well. Unsustainable tourism practices can lead to extreme degradation of an area that has been loved too much, it can drive away diverse wildlife, and destroy habitat within valuable ecosystems.

Fortunately, that doesn’t always have to be the case. Read more in this week’s blog.

When consumers engage with community-based tourism, they support locals in a way that is economically, socially and environmentally regenerative.

This week’s blog will break down three specific benefits of community-based tourism: female empowerment, marine conservation and sustainable wildlife experiences.

Contrary to popular belief, the fashion industry is one of the biggest polluting forces out there. In fact, the industry produces more carbon emissions than all international air travel and worldwide shipping combined.

Luckily, designers and manufacturers have found a clever way to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry, read more about how they are making clothes out of recycled plastics.

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.

Designers are rethinking our relationship with waste and developing new solutions to the plastic problem. At the current Waste Age exhibition at the London Design Museum, the spotlight was placed on the negative environmental consequences of our throwaway culture and the harmful impact our waste is having on the oceans.

Read about the exhibit and the future of plastic waste in this week’s blog.

Costa Rica is one of the most well-known sustainable tourism destinations on earth. In this blog, we’ve highlighted the top eco-friendly and bucket list-worthy activities that await you on your next trip!

Explore how what you eat affects the planet, and what you can do to change it. Adopting a plant-based lifestyle is a great place to start.

Read more in this week’s blog!

How can you make sure that your holiday does not only not negatively impact the destination, but actually makes it a better place? When you visit your next destination, ensure you leave a positive impact by making conscious decisions.

Here are 5 tips on how to make your next holiday a regenerative experience.

What are some sustainable travel trends that you can incorporate into your business’ operational and marketing strategy to attract Gen Zers? We have a few tips in this week’s blog!

Marinas can have a significant impact on the environment. These ports may see hundreds of small boats and yachts every day, whether for entertainment purposes or to bring in the day’s catch. Some marinas have taken the initiative to become sustainable for the environment’s sake, but now is the time for all marinas to take steps to go green.

Read more in this week’s blog.

Traveling soon and want to know what sustainable items you need to pack? We’ve got you covered.

Check out a few of our favorite sustainable travel tips to get you ready for your next trip!

For strong post-pandemic growth, sustainable tourism has the potential to boost sustainable economic growth in tourism-dependent states to benefit the community and environment.

Read on to see how.

The world has a growing plastic pollution problem, and single-use plastics are primarily to blame. Here’s why we should stop using them to save our planet.

Oceans are home to some of the most beautiful places on earth. They house millions of animal species, affect weather patterns and support numerous human populations by providing food. Our oceans are magnificent natural resources that are unfortunately becoming more and more endangered by plastic pollution every year.

Read on to learn more about the impact of plastics on sea life and what you can do to prevent harmful plastic pollution.

Camping may appear as an environmentally friendly activity. The truth is, you can produce just as much waste as you would at home while camping. From plastic dinnerware, to food packaged in single-use materials, there is a lot of waste involved. Fortunately, there are many ways to incorporate sustainability into your trip.

In this blog we will provide some tips for how you can become a sustainable camper.

A problem that has plagued most coastal regions is the fast rate of erosion. This problem has been hastened by climate change, prompting stronger and more frequent storms that cause more sand to retreat into the ocean. According to a 2020 study, half of the beaches worldwide will disappear by the end of the century.

In this blog, we’ll discuss some of the “hard and soft” solutions being used to prevent beach erosion and secure coastlines.