(IN SHORT) Cruzeiro Safaris is launching an extensive array of safari packages across Masai Mara and Kenya, designed to cater to diverse interests, timeframes, and budgets. Options range from multi-day safaris in Masai Mara, featuring classic game drives and encounters with Africa’s iconic wildlife, to combined itineraries that include visits to renowned sites like Lake… Read the full press release
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Anantara Golden Triangle Unveils The Mekong Explorer Tent: A Luxurious Eco-Retreat in the Heart of Northern Thailand
(IN SHORT) Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort has unveiled The Mekong Explorer Tent, a unique, luxurious hillside retreat offering panoramic views of Northern Thailand’s scenic landscapes. Located near the Golden Triangle and set in a 160-acre bamboo forest, the two-bedroom tent provides guests with sweeping vistas of jungles, the Mekong River, and even… Read the full press release
Bawe Island Named Connoisseur Circle’s Best Hospitality Newcomer 2025
Bawe Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania 2025-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Bawe Island by The Cocoon Collection, just off the coast of Zanzibar, has been named the “Best Hospitality Newcomer Worldwide” at the 2025 Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards, establishing itself as one of the most exclusive destinations in the luxury hospitality landscape. The Connoisseur Circle… Read the full press release
Caribbean Airlines Partners with ECO Canada to Sponsor 3rd Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference Focused on Sustainable Tourism
(IN SHORT) Caribbean Airlines is sponsoring Day 2 of the 3rd Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference and Expo, taking place in 2025. The event, focused on “Coastal Management for Tourism Resilience using Digital Technologies,” will bring together stakeholders in the tourism industry to explore innovations aimed at improving the resilience of coastal tourism. By partnering… Read the full press release
AirAsia MOVE’s ASEAN Explorer Pass Highlighted at 2025 ASEAN Tourism Forum for Promoting Inclusive Travel
(IN SHORT) The ASEAN Explorer Pass by AirAsia MOVE was featured at the 2025 ASEAN Tourism Forum, highlighting its role in promoting accessible and inclusive travel across the ASEAN region. The annual travel pass offers a range of benefits, including flight access, hotel discounts, and ground connectivity, enabling travelers to explore beyond major cities and… Read the full press release
Six Senses Earns Prestigious GSTC Certification for Unwavering Commitment to Sustainability
Highest level of accreditation awarded to Six Senses properties following comprehensive process to underscore the brand’s exemplary commitment to sustainability. (IN SHORT) Six Senses has achieved the highest level of sustainability certification from Control Union, verifying its commitment to reducing environmental impacts, enhancing cultural heritage, and supporting local communities. The certification follows an extensive audit,… Read the full press release
UN Tourism Launches Global AI Challenge to Revolutionize the Future of Sustainable Tourism
UN Tourism is looking for start-ups and scale-ups that are revolutionizing the tourism sector through cutting-edge solutions. (IN SHORT) UN Tourism is launching the Global Artificial Intelligence Challenge, inviting innovative start-ups and scale-ups to submit solutions that enhance tourism, sustainability, and economic growth. The challenge encourages projects in areas such as smart destinations, digital transformation,… Read the full press release
Japan Airlines and Hoshino Resorts Launch Campaign to Showcase Hidden Gems and Promote Sustainable Tourism
Mitigating Overtourism and Promoting Regional Revitalization (IN SHORT) Japan Airlines (JAL) and Hoshino Resorts have launched the “All-time Favorite vs. Hidden Gems” campaign, which aims to promote sustainable tourism by encouraging travelers to explore lesser-known areas of Japan. The initiative seeks to mitigate over tourism in popular regions like Tokyo and Kyoto, while revitalizing underexplored… Read the full press release
İstanbul to Host PATA Annual Summit 2025, Highlighting Türkiye’s Role in Sustainable Tourism
(IN SHORT) The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced that its Annual Summit for 2025 will be hosted in İstanbul, Türkiye, by the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA). Scheduled for March 2025, the summit will bring together global tourism leaders to discuss sustainable practices and industry advancements. The city of İstanbul, known… Read the full press release
Umlingo introduces the “Magic” of Mashatu
London, UK, 2024-Aug-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Following an incredibly successful media trip last week, Umlingo Travel PR is delighted to announce its newest client, Mashatu Game Reserve, located in the Northern Tuli Game Reserve in Botswana. Watch a short video of the trip here for a taster. Meaning the “Land of Giants,” Mashatu… Read the full press release
Ring in the Galápagos National Park’s 65th Anniversary with Top Sustainability Initiatives
New York City, United States, 2024-Jun-6 — /Travel PR News/ —The Galapagos Islands offer unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for all travelers. Located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the delicate islands are a longstanding labyrinth rich with flora and fauna waiting to be explored—and protected—by its visitors. When travelers choose to travel with Quasar Expeditions… Read the full press release
The Conscious Questions we should all be asking – and be prepping to answer
United Kingdom, 2024-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — As the world celebrates Earth Day, The Conscious Travel Foundation, Weeva and BOUTECO are excited to launch Conscious Questions, a resource for tourism businesses. This open-sourced list of questions acts as an easy-to-follow essential tool for professionals in the travel industry providing all the questions we… Read the full press release
Weeva Unveils Groundbreaking AI Integration at ITB Berlin, Revolutionizing Sustainability in Travel
(IN SHORT) At the prestigious ITB Berlin travel trade show, Weeva made headlines by launching its pioneering AI capabilities, a first-of-its-kind development in the travel and tourism industry. The platform, known for its sustainability management tools, now integrates generative AI, aiming to simplify data capture, offer industry-leading resources, and streamline sustainability reporting. Weeva’s Chief Technology… Read the full press release
UNWTO and PATA Collaborate to Promote Sustainable Tourism in Asia-Pacific Region
(IN SHORT) The 17th edition of the UNWTO-PATA Forum, held in Guilin, China, from October 26 to 27, 2023, reaffirmed the partnership between the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) to guide the sustainable development of tourism in the Asia-Pacific region. The forum, organized with co-hosts including the… Read the full press release
Weeva celebrates its first year as sustainable travel continues to top consumer and business priorities
Weeva founders (from left to right): Arnold Meyer, Executive Chairman at Nianova Advisors; Russel Binks, Head of Sales and Marketing at Tswalu Kalahari; Lindsey Walter, Co-founder and Director of Weeva and Head of Commercial Development at Nianova Advisors; Jill Pruett, Finance and Operations Executive at Nianova Advisors; and Julie Cheetham, Co-founder and Managing Director at… Read the full press release
UNWTO Appoints Chef Ambassadors for Sustainable Tourism at 8th World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism
Madrid, Spain, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has appointed Chef Fatmata Binta and world-renowned Basque Chefs Martín Berasategi and Pedro Subijana as Ambassadors for Sustainable Tourism, in the framework of the 8th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism co-organized with Basque Culinary Center (BCC). The UNWTO thus recognises their… Read the full press release
White Pearl Mozambique Launches Private Beach Villa
Maputo, Mozambique, 2023-Oct-7 — /Travel PR News/ — White Pearl Resorts in Mozambique has just unveiled its private beach Villa, acquired to complement its current 22 original stilted pool suites, all tucked amidst a pristine coastal dune forest, fringed by golden beaches and lapped by the warm Indian Ocean. Located at Ponta Mamoli, 55 miles… Read the full press release
Weeva partners with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
London, UK, 2023-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has welcomed the sustainability management platform Weeva as an affiliate member to help drive collaboration on industry resilience and data-led sustainability. Designed by sustainable tourism experts, Weeva champions small, sustainable actions, backed by consistent data management, to boost efficiency and, ultimately, profitability within the industry. The… Read the full press release
Sangeetha Liyanapathirana Named 2023 PATA Face of the Future for her Commitment to Sustainable Tourism and Youth Engagement
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Sangeetha Liyanapathirana, Manager – Health, Hygiene and Sustainability at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, has been named as the 2023 PATA Face of the Future. This is the most prestigious honour open to young tourism professionals in the Asia Pacific region. “This year we received a fantastic list… Read the full press release
Weeva joins the ATTA Evolution
Cape Town, South Africa, 2023-Aug-4 — /Travel PR News/ — ATTA®, Weeva and Wesgro will be partnering tonight, 3rd August 2023, to host the first-ever ATTA® Evolution networking event in Cape Town. Industry leaders and local members will gather at The Bailey to “Connect through Conversation” and share their experiences and ideas to create and… Read the full press release
Radisson Hotel Group Launches ‘Basics’ Verification Scheme to Drive Sustainable Tourism Worldwide
Together with thousands of hotels, destinations and OTAs Radisson Hotel Group supports Hotel Sustainability Basics Inaugural partners include destinations, major international hotel groups and tourist resorts Research shows almost all hotels are aware of their responsibility to the planet Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Together with the WTTC, top brands, associations and… Read the full press release
WTTC launches Hotel Sustainability Basics scheme to drive responsible and sustainable tourism
Global tourism body announces verification scheme for Basics Thousands of hotels, destinations and OTAs support Hotel Sustainability Basics Inaugural partners include destinations, major international hotel groups and tourist resorts Research shows almost all hotels are aware of their responsibility to the planet Berlin, Germany, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism… Read the full press release
Radisson Hotel Group partners with industry leaders to launch “Basics” verification scheme for sustainable tourism
Together with thousands of hotels, destinations and OTAs Radisson Hotel Group supports Hotel Sustainability Basics Inaugural partners include destinations, major international hotel groups and tourist resorts Research shows almost all hotels are aware of their responsibility to the planet Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Together with the WTTC, top brands, associations and… Read the full press release
PATA Destination Experience Forum and Mart 2023 to Showcase Best Practices in Sustainable Tourism in Kuching, Malaysia
Focusing on Ecotourism, Gastronomy Tourism, Adventure Travel, Destination Management and Digital Marketing, the event is composed of four components – Destination Experiences, a Conference, a B2B Adventure Travel Trade Show and various networking opportunities BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise the PATA Destination Experience Forum and Mart… Read the full press release
Weeva Showcases Sustainability Solutions at OurAfrica.Travel
Cape Town, South Africa, 2023-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ —Weeva showcases Sustainability Solutions at OurAfrica.Travel. Weeva will be exhibiting at OurAfrica.Travel for the first time in February 2023. The recently launched digital sustainability management system was created for the tourism industry to manage the complicated and sometimes daunting task of “sustainability” and to help build… Read the full press release
Five Fabulous Reasons to Book a Trip to Southern Africa
Southern Africa, 2022-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — 5 Reasons to book a trip to Southern Africa There’s never been a better time to book a holiday to Southern Africa. Here are five good reasons it should be high on your bucket list. 1). Namibian Night Skies Spend a wildly romantic night under Namibia’s starry… Read the full press release
Sustainable Tourism: Everything You Should Know
LONDON, 2022-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — With climate change and overtourism affecting our daily lives, sustainability and mindfulness have entered the global travel discussion. Acting in ways to better our communities and our worlds has shifted from general environmental concern to activism in specific spaces, including the tourism industry. So, precisely what is sustainable… Read the full press release
The Autonomous City of Ceuta, a Spanish autonomous city on the north coast of Africa, joins the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in support of sustainable tourism
Madrid, Spain, 2022-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) welcomes the Autonomous City of Ceuta as an Affiliate Member to promote shared values and a common vision on sustainable tourism. The Autonomous City of Ceuta joins the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to promote sustainable tourism and boost the competitiveness of the tourist destination. The incorporation… Read the full press release
Delta på det tredje CASSINI HACKATHON, og se hvordan dine idéer kan være med å utvikle turismen i Norge
Vi trenger flere kreative hoder! Let’s (Re)Visit Europe in Style. KRISTIANSAND, Norge, 2022-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Det tredje CASSINI HACKATHON, som vil finne sted 12.-14. mai, er et event som arrangeres på 10 lokasjoner i Europa samtidig. Deltagerne vil få en unik mulighet til å bruke data og signaler fra EUs programmer Copernicus,… Read the full press release
CASSINI Hackathon: (Ri)visitiamo l’Europa con stile. Una sfida per l’Italia sulla salvaguardia ambientale e la digitalizzazione nel settore del turismo
(Ri)visitiamo l’Europa con stile. Una sfida per l’Italia, organizzata da Lazio Innova, sulla salvaguardia ambientale e la digitalizzazione nel settore del turismo ROMA, Italia, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Sono aperte le iscrizioni per partecipare alla terza edizione del CASSINI Hackathon, la competizione lanciata dalla Commissione europea per stimolare l’uso delle tecnologie spaziali e… Read the full press release