water consumption

June 1, 2015September 18, 2017

Five steps to a successful towel and linen reuse scheme

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Following several recent news stories about hotel approaches to towel and linen sustainability, here is a simple guide to getting it right. ... Read more

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 ... Read more

September 30, 2014September 18, 2017

Everyone working in responsible tourism can learn something from watching golf

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Rather than dismissing golf for its negative impacts, those working for more sustainable tourism should seek out its more positive stories and champion them ... Read more

February 6, 2014September 18, 2017

The secret of good tourism communications (or why I hate towel reuse schemes)

Blog, Carbon & Water, Responsible Tourism

Communicating the benefits of responsible tourism has to connect to the reasons guests go on holiday. It is not the place for a lecture. ... Read more

September 27, 2013June 2, 2020

Tourism and water conservation solutions

Blog, Carbon & Water, Certification, Responsible Tourism

The finalists in the Tourism and Water Conservation award for the 2013 World Responsible Tourism Awards use innovations best suited to their location ... Read more

June 17, 2013September 18, 2017

Water: an issue for the tourism industry?

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism

But by 2030 it is expected that the demand for water will exceed supply by 40% and that half the world’s population will be living in areas ... Read more