The New York Times – Travel:
It turns out that farm stays and eco-friendly snorkeling trips really are more entertaining than sitting on a beach with a mai tai. Here’s one approach to thoughtful travel in an overtouristed place.
Category: Eco-Tourism
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How to Plan a Sustainable Trip
The New York Times – Travel:
Organizing a responsible visit to sensitive areas like the Galápagos Islands or Antarctica involves research, decoding certifications and possibly a travel adviser.
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Bhutan Will Triple Fees for Tourists
The New York Times – Travel:
As Venice and other European hot spots explore permit systems and daily fees to limit the number of tourists, the tiny Buddhist kingdom will require a $200 tax on international visitors when it reopens this fall.
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Hotels With Sustainability and Net-Zero Ambitions
The New York Times – Travel:
It’s not easy for sustainability-minded travelers to find truly green accommodations, but these new hotels — one of which claims to be the first net-zero carbon emissions hotel in the country — are aiming high.
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Travel Industry Takes Crucial First Step Toward Combating Climate Change
The New York Times – Travel:
More than 300 travel companies, tourism boards and countries have signed the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, the first step for a shared road map to cut carbon emissions.