sustainability reporting

January 21, 2015June 15, 2020

Climate Change, Resource Efficiency and the Tourism Sector

Blog, Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

What impact will falling oil prices have on the tourism industry and its efforts to be more carbon efficient? Harold Goodwin explores the science and its ramifications ... Read more

July 1, 2014September 18, 2017

Would TUI merger push industry towards greater transparency and sustainability?

Blog, Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

Will TUI’s ongoing commitment to develop the sustainability of its portfolio, matched with its financial success, encourage more in industry to follow suit? ... Read more

March 19, 2014September 18, 2017

TripAdvisor GreenLeaders Programme: game changer for tourism certification?

Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

Should travel companies join Tripadvisor’s GreenLeader certification scheme? Harold Goodwin explains why he thinks it could be a game changer.. for good. ... Read more

March 13, 2014September 18, 2017

Is it time to ban the word ‘sustainability’?

Carbon & Water, Development, Human Rights, Responsible Tourism

Is it time to ban vague talk of sustainability and instead focus on the specific actions necessary for us to achieve the ‘s’ word’s aims? ... Read more

August 27, 2013September 18, 2017

For TUI, responsibility and trust are the bottom line

Development, Responsible Tourism

For tour operators like TUI, trust and responsibility go hand in hand, and are increasingly seen as essential to how they do business. ... Read more

February 26, 2013September 18, 2017

Sustainable stories and tourism marketing

Development, Responsible Tourism, RT Marketing

Responsible tourism companies need to get their sustainable stories out there for market advantage and to build trust and brand loyalty. ... Read more

February 11, 2013January 24, 2017

Business case for Responsible Tourism getting stronger

Blog, Responsible Tourism

There is increasing interest in source markets for Responsible Tourism products. Both travel professionals and consumers increasingly recognise its importance. ... Read more

December 10, 2012September 18, 2017

How responsible is cruise tourism?

Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

How responsible is the cruise tourism industry? How does it fare as regards Issues relating to sustainability and workers rights? ... Read more