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Education, Sustainable Living Sarah Daren Education, Sustainable Living Sarah Daren

The impact of climate change on tourism destinations

Weather isn’t a constant factor, as we all know. Depending on the year, there might be more rainy vs. dry days or hot vs. cool days. Despite this, seasonal patterns are supposed to be pretty predictable: hot weather in the summer months, cold in the winter, and so on. 

Climate change, however, is having a major impact on seasonal weather patterns, meaning that the weather we used to count on in different seasons is changing. Temperature extremes, heavy rainfall, and other atypical weather events caused by climate change are affecting everything from ecosystems to agriculture. 

Read more to see what this means for your next trip. 

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Education, Sustainable Living Nicole McCray Education, Sustainable Living Nicole McCray

Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Sustainable Tourism

As prominent tourism destinations have increasingly seen the impacts of climate change on their beaches, forests and other natural assets, the tourism industry has felt the pressure to take control of its sizable environmental footprint, and specifically, its carbon emissions.  

Luckily, there are a number of mitigation strategies that can be used to address tourism’s impact on climate change, many of which aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

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Education, Sustainable Living Beau Peters Education, Sustainable Living Beau Peters

Discovering America: Tips for a Sustainable Cross-Country Road Trip

A great road trip can be one of the most memorable times of your life. From the unique places you visit to the intimate conversations and bonds you build with the people you're on the road trip with, these adventures are a must in everybody's lives. 

Adopting the following eco-conscious strategies will help ensure your cross-country adventure is as environmentally friendly as possible.

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Education, Sustainable Living Maryam Mesbah Education, Sustainable Living Maryam Mesbah

The future of seaweed as a sustainable food source

When you think of seaweed, you probably think of Nori, a type of seaweed often found in sushi, ramen bowls and now, chips. Thanks to the health benefits and climate action associated with seaweed, there is more hype than ever around using this marine resource.

This week’s blog will dive into the many different culinary uses of seaweed both as a stand-alone food product or as a healthy addition to other dishes.

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Education, Hotels/Resorts, Sustainable Living Sinead McLarty Education, Hotels/Resorts, Sustainable Living Sinead McLarty

5 Benefits of Having An Onsite Garden at Your Accommodation

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.

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Education, Sustainable Living Jane Marsh Education, Sustainable Living Jane Marsh

How Travel Drones Can Support Beach Cleanups

Plastic waste is everywhere — it’s even washed up on the beaches from distant, uninhabited islands within the South Pacific to the coasts of Antarctica.

While it’s easy to feel small in the face of such an existential issue, you can make a difference by keeping your local beach area clean to reduce the impact of waste on marine life. Learn how you can use your drone to do your part.

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Hotels/Resorts Aqib Bhatti Hotels/Resorts Aqib Bhatti

5 Ways Hotels Can Become More Eco-Friendly

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.

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