The Wonderful experiences of a not adventurous traveler: North Spain & Portugal
Hello Sustainable Tourism World community! I am back sharing a bit about my not adventurous travel experiences. This time, I am talking about North Spain & Portugal, that I visited this September. I have to say from the sustainability point of view we (human beings with a normal lifestyle) are still far away to be able […]
Sustainable Tourism World news: Australian Walking and Cycling Conference
Hello, today I am happy to share news from the tourism sector in Australia! I am in love with this country where I had one of the most interesting professional experience ever, so I am glad to keep following the industry also there and to take the change to partner with colleagues when is possible. Australian […]
Sustainable Tourism World news: 15th UNWTO Awards innovation and sustainability
There is still time to apply to the 15th UNWTO Awards innovation and sustainability in tourism. UNWTO invites submissions until 31 October 2018. Promoting innovation, job creation and sustainability are key considerations for the 15th World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Awards. The UNWTO Awards recognise the contribution of public and private institutions and NGOs to development of […]
Sustainable Tourism World news: Green Travel Leaders show commitment to sustainability is good for business
Sustainable Tourism World news: I am sharing this news to highlight the reason why Ecotourism Australia certified members are proud of their choice. As of 2018, one third of Ecotourism Australia’s certified operators are Green Travel Leaders, which means they have been certified for 10 years or longer. It’s proof that being sustainable goes beyond […]
Tourism London’s top tripadvisor picks infographic
London is a city that sits high on the travel wish lists of many tourists, although figuring out just what to do and where to stay within the UK’s capital could take time, given how much there is on offer. To help with this, London-based luxury car hire operator L.A. Stretch Limos decided to offer […]
Sustainable Tourism world news: Consumer Travel Trends for 2018
Sustainable tourism is a transversal topic, this is the main reason why I decided to share more about tourism trends for 2018. The info is provided by The Europe Hotel & Resort. We are gradually becoming more environmentally conscious in the way we lead our lives, with plastic bag usage decreasing significantly in recent years and people […]
Sustainable Tourism World News: Ecotourism Australia members win 1 in 4 Australian Tourism Awards
Sustainable Tourism World News: I am sharing this info about Australian Tourism Award to highlight that ecotourism is not so niche industry in Australia. If Ecotourism Australia were a state, it would have come second in Friday night’s 2017 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards tally in Perth, proving that ecotourism is more than just a niche industry in Australia. “It was […]
UNWTO Awards for Innovation in Tourism 2018
Turismo de Portugal I.P (Portugal), Ecotourism Trust (India), Tryponyu (Indonesia) and SEGGITUR (Spain) are the winners of the 14th Edition of the UNWTO Awards for Innovation in Tourism. Fourteen projects among 128 applicants from 55 countries were selected as finalists of the 14th UNWTO Awards for Innovation in Tourism. The winning projects, divided into four […]
World Travel Market 2017 report
It was that time of the year again, WTM London 2017. This year I attended it in behalf of Slow Lake Como the company I joined last year in December. It was a great emotion to be there looking for the best collaborations in terms of TO or travel agencies for Slow Lake Como, but I […]
Tourism tips: how to use TEXTING to provide great Service to your GUESTS
If you are looking for new ways to improve your hotel’s customer service, it’s time to use text messaging. Guests are carrying their cell phones everywhere they go, and it’s the most efficient way to reach guests who are staying at your hotel. You can use texting to simply send out a welcome message, share […]