Trains vs Planes: Carbon Emissions Split in Figures
With the recent Global Climate Strike Week that saw six million people participating in climate crisis protests all over the world, the International Currency Exchange (ICE) has…
Expererience the Outdoors in Utah this Winter
In winter, Utah is best known for its 15 ski resorts including Park City Mountain, Deer Valley Resort, Alta, Sundance, Snowbird and new Woodward Park City…
Phuket Hotels Pledge Environmental Protection
More than 1,000 players in the Phuket hotels industry have pledged to step up their fight to tackle environmental issues threatening the Thai island. At the second PHIST (Phuket Hotels…
One Traveller – Refill Not Landfill
One Traveller has partnered with the ‘Refill not Landfill’ campaign to promote sustainability in travel and to become a more environmentally friendly tour operator…
Croatia National Parks Offer Eco-friendly Break
Croatia has so much to offer in terms of active holidays that have very little impact on the environment. In total, there are eight Croatia national parks – Plitvice Lakes…
Namibia: International Dark Sky Reserve
As the first African country to incorporate environmental protection into its constitution, Namibia has made its mark on the map for responsible tourism in a multitude of ways…
Costa Rica: UN Champion of the Earth
Costa Rica has just received the 2019 Champions of the Earth award, the UN’s highest environmental honour, for its role in the protection of nature and its commitment to…
Biltmore Mayfair Opens in London
The Biltmore Mayfair has opened its doors as Europe’s first LXR Hotels & Resorts property – Hilton’s collection of luxury hotels. The 307-room hotel combines exquisite…
Thousands Stranded as Thomas Cook Goes Bust
Thousands of holidaymakers have been left stranded as Thomas Cook ceased trading after talks to rescue the holiday company failed. An estimated 150,000 British holidaymakers…
Anurak Wins 2019 SKAL Sustainable Tourism Award
Anurak Community Lodge in southern Thailand has won the global 2019 SKAL Sustainable Tourism Award in the Rural Accommodation category. The award was presented during…
Autumn in Romantic Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhineland-Palatinate and the beautiful Moselle valley are situated on the western border of Germany, a mere 90-minute flight from Great Britain. The autumnal landscape…
Experience Eco Friendly Travel in Italy
Italy is a trend setter in eco-friendly travel, thanks to its bio-hotels, electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered public buses, certified municipalities, protected areas with guided…
Floods in Spain Claim Five Lives, Close Airports
Five people have lost their lives due to floods in Spain caused by torrential rain, police have reported. Both Almería and Murcia airports have also been closed. In Almeíra, one…
Australia Bush Fires Set to Continue
Unseasonably hot spring weather is set to intensify the number of Australia bush fires over the next week in Queensland and New South Wales. Nine homes in the north of…
Portugal: Accessible Tourist Destination 2019
Portugal has been awarded the Accessible Tourist Destination 2019 award from the World Tourism Organisation (WTO), becoming the first country to be granted the title…
Bangkok: Most Popular City in the World
Bangkok has once more topped Mastercard’s Global Destination Cities Index ahead of Paris and London. The Thai capital has been ranked the most popular city in the world…
BFI London Film Festival Programme Announced
The 63rd BFI London Film Festival (LFF) in partnership with American Express has announced its full programme, presenting 229 feature films from some of the world’s greatest…
Cardamom Tented Camp & Anurak Community Lodge Join Earth Collection
Two YAANA Ventures’ ecolodges have been included in the National Geographic Traveller UK’s invitation-only Earth Collection publication…
Government Issues Update on Open Bahamas
Bahamian officials continue to assess the damage in The Abacos and Grand Bahama Island, the two islands in the Northwest Bahamas that were devastated by Hurricane Dorian…
BA Strike Grounds All Airline’s Flights
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled leading to disruption to thousands of passengers due to the first BA strike that started at midnight on 8 September. The airline’s pilots…
WTM Responsible Tourism Awards Latin America
World Travel Market has launched their Responsible Tourism Awards for Latin America. Would you like to make a nomination? The rewards will be deliberated over by…
Luxury Eco-Retreat Opens at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo
This October, a unique Australian sanctuary will open just fifteen minutes from the bustle of urban Sydney. The new Wildlife Retreat at Taronga is an elegantly designed overnight…
Vienna: Most Liveable City 2019
Vienna is the most liveable city in the world, for the second year in succession, beating Melbourne into second place. The Austrian capital scored highest out of 140…
Experience Autumn at Trentham Gardens
It’s not just about beautiful autumnal colours at Staffordshire’s historic Trentham Gardens, but thanks to innovative planting, this is a place to experience the sights…
