Sustainability Europe - Hospitality Net

Advertisement

November 2, 2017

ITB Berlin 2018: 13th Pow-Wow features coastal protection as key topic

This is the fifteenth time that the focus in Hall 4.1 will be on Adventure Travel & Responsible Tourism, with next year featuring coastal ecosystems as the key topic. At events under the heading of 'The Coast – A wealth of beauty, cultural treasures and biodiversity facing major threats' visitors to the 13th Pow-Wow for Tourism Professionals will be able to find out more from papers and discussions about sustainable and responsible tourism. The key topic will be coastal protection.

Berlin, Germany

October 6, 2017

ITB Berlin forwards global conservation efforts by joining Adventure Travel Conservation Fund (ATCF)

ITB Berlin is proud to announce their membership in the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund (ATCF), an international nonprofit focused on funding on-the-ground conservation projects around the world. The ATCF provides members in the travel and outdoor industry an avenue to directly support projects that are critical to protecting the future of adventure travel.

Berlin, Germany

August 22, 2017

Headline news from ITB Berlin: Sustainability in tourism on the international agenda

The Social Media Newsroom of ITB Berlin provides regular online updates at http://newsroom.itb-berlin.de/en from the World's leading Travel Trade Show.

Berlin, Germany

May 30, 2017

The Popularity Of Naturism In Spain Keeps Growing | Tourism-review.com

All over Europe, more than 20 million people engage in naturism, or naturist tourism. Without having Spain as a competitor, countries such as Germany, France and Greece have made their way to the top of the list of naturist destinations. While in these countries there exists a more deep-rooted tradition, this type of tourism didn't arrive in Spain until 1975 and its exploitation was paralyzed 10 years after it began. Naturism in Spain is lagging behind but it is developing fast. According to a study conducted by “Hosteltur”, more than 30 000 people routinely engage in naturism in Spain and more than 500 000 do so occasionally. Despite the large number of interested people, the scarceness of offerings in Spain cannot keep up with the demand for naturist destinations.

tourism-review.com

May 12, 2017

105th UNWTO Executive Council meeting concludes in Madrid

Madrid, Spain, hosted the 105th meeting of the Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) between 11 and 12 May. The Meeting focused on current trends and challenges facing the tourism sector and on the three priorities of the Organization - safe, secure and seamless travel; the impact of technology in the tourism sector and sustainability.

May 10, 2017

Gold is the new green as Conference Aston achieves TripAdvisor Award

Conference Aston, Birmingham's largest residential conferencing venue, is celebrating after attaining a TripAdvisor gold GreenLeader award for its commitment to environmentally friendly practices.

Clive Reeves PR

Birmingham, United Kingdom

May 9, 2017

Eight reasons why tourism professionals should strive for sustainability - Horwath HTL

In a world where mass tourism has begun to have a seriously negative impact on holiday destinations, businesses need to turn their attention to making operations more sustainable in order to keep in line with increasing demands on our planet. A new report written by María Arribas of Horwath HTL Spain details eight reasons why tourism professionals should strive for sustainability.

Ad AI Hospitality

Ernest - Lighthouse's AI for hoteliers

"Just tell me why my weekend pickup dropped." With Ernest, now you can ask your commercial data anything, and act on the answer.

Discover our commercial offerings

Explore our full range of membership, collaboration, and advertising opportunities — now in one place.

Hospitality Net

April 12, 2017

The potential of mountain tourism: focus of UNWTO Conference in Georgia

The potential of mountain tourism to foster economic development, as well as to raise awareness on environmental protection, was the major topic addressed at the 3rd World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Euro-Asian Mountain Resorts Conference. The event was held in Tbilisi, Georgia on 4-7 April, under the patronage of the Ministries of Tourism and of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia.

April 6, 2017

AccorHotels unveils the first low carbon BBCA labelled hotel: JO&JOE Paris

As part of its sustainable development program Planet 21, which makes buildings a key priority, AccorHotels announced, at the second BBCA exhibition, the construction of the first Low Carbon Building labelled hotel, the JO&JOE Paris.

March 10, 2017

Governments need to lead the protection of children in tourism – UNWTO World Tourism Network on Child Protection meets in Berlin

The 32nd meeting of the UNWTO World Tourism Network on Child Protection focused on the role of governments in advancing the fight against the exploitation of children in tourism (9 March 2017).

Berlin, Germany

March 9, 2017

National Geographic and ITB Berlin Announce World Legacy Awards Winners

Visionary Travel Companies and Destination Leaders Honored During United Nations International Year for Sustainable TourismCoinciding with the United Nations International Year of Sustainable Tourism Development, the five winners of the 2017 National Geographic World Legacy Awards were announced today during an awards ceremony held at the Palais am Funkturm, the new official awards venue of ITB Berlin. The World Legacy Awards, a partnership between National Geographic and ITB Berlin, showcase the leading travel and tourism companies, organizations and destinations — ranging from large resorts to small eco-lodges and from wildlife conservancies to entire countries — that are driving the sustainable tourism transformation of the global travel industry.

Berlin, Germany

March 9, 2017

The three main stories at ITB Berlin on Thursday, 9 March 2017

World Legacy Awards honour sustainability projects +++ Announcement of best hospitals at the new Medical Tourism Pavilion +++ New Travelzoo survey – ITB Berlin on safety needs +++ Social Media Newsroom features news, photos, Facebook posts and Twitter exchangesThe Social Media Newsroom of ITB Berlin has online news at http://newsroom.itb-berlin.de/en on from the world's leading travel trade show.

Berlin, Germany

Discover our commercial offerings

Explore our full range of membership, collaboration, and advertising opportunities — now in one place.

Hospitality Net

March 3, 2017

Focus on sustainable and responsible tourism at ITB Berlin

Adventure Travel & Responsible Tourism is an expanding sector – 12th Pow-Wow for trade visitors with topical subjects and exemplary projects on all aspects of astro-tourism, adventure holidays and ecological travel – Hall 4.1b fully booked

Berlin, Germany

March 3, 2017

ITB Berlin raises awareness of CSR in tourism

World's Largest Travel Trade Show focuses on the 'International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017' – forward-looking projects and a new impetus for social responsibility in tourism on the stages in Hall 4.1 and at the ITB Berlin Convention

Berlin, Germany

March 3, 2017

Sustainability, new platform tourism services and Silk Road focus of UNWTO activities at ITB 2017

UNWTO activities at the 51th edition of ITB, taking place next 8-12 March in Berlin, include the 7thUNWTO Silk Road Ministers Meeting, events on the New Platform Tourism Services (or the so- called sharing economy), Child Protection and Indigenous Tourism.

Berlin, Germany

February 21, 2017

Innovation, technology and sustainability - pillars of Smart Destinations

Over three days (15-17 February) more than 100 speakers from 20 countries convened in Murcia, Spain to present solutions and experiences for 'smart destinations'. The 1st UNWTO World Conference on Smart Destinations was organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and the Digital Agenda of Spain and the Region of Murcia.

February 16, 2017

Portugal commits to the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017

Portugal has committed to partnering with the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017. The commitment was presented to UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai, during his recent official visit to Portugal. Among the initiatives to celebrate the Year, Portugal is promoting the rehabilitation of historical buildings in the interior of the country and routes through natural areas.

January 24, 2017

ITB Berlin highlights corporate social responsibility in tourism again

Corporate social responsibility in tourism will be a dominant theme at ITB Berlin – ITB CSR Day features the key topic 'Sustainable Food and Beverages in the Hotel Industry and at Tourism Destinations' – admission to the ITB Berlin Convention is free for trade visitors

Berlin, Alberta, Germany

January 23, 2017

INVESTOUR 2017 gathers over 20 African Ministers of Tourism in Madrid

INVESTOUR, a unique platform for tourism businesses from Africa and Europe to meet has convened more than 20 African Ministers of Tourism at FITUR, the Spanish Tourism Fair. The initiative, now in its 8th edition, has taken place on 19 January in a joint initiative of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Casa Africa.

January 20, 2017

UNWTO Awards recognize the commitment of the tourism sector to sustainable approaches

Guanajuato's State Ministry of Tourism (Mexico), Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group (Belgium), Govardhan Ecovillage (India) and Dutch Travel Trade Association (Netherlands) were the winners of 13th Edition of the UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism. Nearly 150 initiatives from 55 countries applied for this edition.