Sharing Economy

February 10, 2015September 18, 2017

Which is more revolutionary – Airbnb or a caravan park?

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

As those in tourism wonder how to meet the challenges posed by the popularity of companies like Airbnb, might it be worth also examining the never-ending popularity of camping and ... Read more

September 20, 2014February 12, 2015

Travel and the Sharing Economy

City Travel Briefings, Reports

What is the sharing economy? The term “sharing economy” was first seen in the mid 2000s, and is also referred to as collaborative consumption, or the peer-to-peer economy. It ... Read more

September 2, 2014September 18, 2017

Airbnb claims homesharing more sustainable than going to a green hotel

Blog, Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

Homesharing website airbnb is publicising findings claiming homesharing is more sustainable than saying in green hotels. So why hasn’t it released the report?