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Bluewashing: how ecotourism can be used against indigenous communities
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Planning your next holiday? Here’s how to spot and avoid greenwashing
More of us than ever are trying to make environmentally responsible travel choices. Sustainable travel is now less niche and more mainstream, with 93% of travellers in one surveysaying they
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People tend to be less green on holiday – here’s how to change that
Copenhagen recently announced it will start rewarding tourists for going green. Visitors to the city who participate in climate-friendly initiatives, like cycling, train travel and clean-up efforts, will get free museum
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Responsible travel in Cambodia and Laos
Cambodia and Laos have long drawn travellers seeking cultural depth and natural beauty. But behind the postcard scenes lies a more complex reality, one shaped by poverty, the legacy of war, and the pressures of tourism. How can tourists ensure their impact is as positive as possible in these beautiful countries?
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A guide to responsible travel in Thailand
A guide to responsible travel in Thailand Thailand has long been a magnet for tourists from around the globe. But high tourism numbers bring challenges, from overtourism hotspots to wildlife
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A guide to ethical travel in India
India is an intoxicating country that draws millions of travellers each year. But tourism here, as in many popular destinations, isn’t always a walk in the park. It can
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Flying: Five things you can do
Of all the things you might consider when booking a trip – who’s coming, where are you going, what’s the cost – it’s easy to forget the environmental impact of
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Really, what’s the difference? ‘Sustainable tourism’ vs ‘regenerative tourism’
In destination and industry practice, what are the differences between ‘sustainable tourism’ and ‘regenerative tourism’? Nine differences Loretta Bellato, PhD candidate, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia The practitioner pioneers of
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How to reduce plastic waste on holiday
The stats on plastic waste are staggering. 8 million pieces of plastic enter the ocean every day, and this is expected to rise significantly. The impact on the travel
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Responsible travel in Thailand
Thailand is one of our most loved and visited countries in the world. Nearly 40 million people visited in 2019 and, bar COVID, numbers have risen steadily every year,
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Not all green places to stay are truly sustainable. Here’s how to tell
You know which destination you want to go to. So how do you choose a sustainable hotel? Or even better, accommodation that makes a difference and has a positive impact?
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Can the travel industry go plastic free?
Can the travel industry go plastic free? The travel industry has a close relationship with plastic. It uses vast quantities of the material across all corners of the world.
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Code red for aviation
The “code red” alert for the climate from the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report has implications for aviation. Air transport’s climate-harming emissions have grown substantially from
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We’re in the era of overtourism but there is a more sustainable way forward
If you live in a tourist destination, you might dread the holiday invasion. Likewise, disgruntled tourists complain about crowded and polluted beaches, national parks or attractions.
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Sustainable tourism is not working – here’s how we can change that
This year is the United Nations’ International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. UN World Tourism Organisation Secretary-General Taleb Rifai declared it gave: … a unique opportunity to advance the
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Seven sustainability lessons we can all learn from backpackers
With a reputation in Australia for public drunkenness and antisocial behaviour, backpackers might not seem likely role models for “greener” ways of living. Most backpackers are from upper- or middle-class
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Can you be a sustainable tourist without giving up flying?
Australians love to travel. About 9 million Australians travelled overseas last year, 60% of them on holiday. For most tourists, sustainable development and climate change were probably not high
