Tag Archives: Sustainable Tourism

MSC Cruises Brings Marine Conservation Education Onboard for Thousands of Young Travellers

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(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2026-Jun-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise operators are increasingly incorporating environmental education into onboard activities as they look to engage younger travellers and families on sustainability issues. MSC Cruises and the MSC Foundation are now expanding those efforts with a new fleetwide programme focused on ocean conservation and marine literacy. Launched on… Read the full news article

Certified Hotels Gain Momentum as TUI Maintains Position on CDP Climate Change A List

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(NEWS) HANNOVER, Germany, 2026-Jun-5 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI Group is highlighting new sustainability milestones as demand rises for hotels with independent environmental certification and the company receives renewed recognition for climate reporting. The tourism group has been included in the CDP Climate Change A List for the fourth time, a recognition given to… Read the full news article

How Tourism Is Helping Protect Endangered Sea Turtles Across Some of the World’s Most Popular Beaches

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(NEWS) BERLIN, Germany, 2026-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — As sea turtle nesting season begins across many of the world’s coastal destinations, conservationists are facing a growing challenge. Expanding tourism infrastructure, coastal lighting, plastic pollution, climate change, and habitat disruption continue to place pressure on some of the planet’s most vulnerable marine species. Yet tourism itself… Read the full news article

PATA Recognises Long-Term Member Organisations for Their Role in Advancing Asia Pacific Tourism Cooperation

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(IN SHORT) The Pacific Asia Travel Association honoured long-standing member organisations during the PATA Executive Board & Board Member and PATA Awards Presentation Dinner on May 11, held as part of the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Pohang, Korea. The recognition formed part of PATA’s 75th anniversary commemorations and celebrated organisations with more than 50,… Read the full news article

Accor and Water Unite Partner to Scale Water-Saving Solutions Across International Hotels

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(NEWS) PARIS, 2026-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Water is becoming one of the hospitality industry’s most pressing operational challenges. From luxury resorts in drought-prone destinations to city hotels facing rising utility costs and stricter environmental regulations, global hotel groups are increasingly being forced to rethink how water is sourced, consumed, reused, and managed across daily… Read the full news article

Across Islands, Cities and Coastal Retreats Six Senses Turns Food Waste Into a New Kind of Travel Experience

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(NEWS) LONDON, 2026-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The scent of citrus peels drying in the Omani sun is not the sort of detail most travelers expect to remember from a luxury resort stay. Nor are jars of bubbling kimchi in a London fermentation lab, reusable milk kegs arriving at an urban hotel kitchen, or… Read the full news article

Upgraded MSC Poesia Begins Alaska Sailings Featuring Luxury Enhancements and Regional Culinary Experiences

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(IN SHORT) MSC Cruises has launched its first Alaska cruise season with MSC Poesia departing Seattle on the company’s inaugural voyage to the region. The upgraded cruise ship will operate weekly seven-night itineraries through September, visiting destinations including Ketchikan, Juneau, Icy Strait Point and Victoria while offering scenic cruising through Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier…. Read the full news article

Tourism Industry Aotearoa Calls Conservation Reform a Key Step Toward Sustainable Visitor Growth

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(IN SHORT) Tourism Industry Aotearoa has welcomed the New Zealand Government’s proposed Conservation Amendment Bill, calling it the most significant reform of conservation legislation in around 40 years. TIA Chief Executive Rebecca Ingram said the tourism sector has long pushed for modernisation of the current conservation framework, particularly around concession systems governing tourism activities on… Read the full news article

PATA Annual Summit 2026 to Spotlight Tourism Resilience and Industry Transformation in South Korea

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(IN SHORT) Pacific Asia Travel Association has unveiled the full programme and speaker line-up for the PATA Annual Summit 2026, which will take place in South Korea from 11 to 13 May under the theme “Navigating Towards a Resilient Future.” The summit coincides with PATA’s 75th anniversary and will gather tourism leaders, economists, destination marketers,… Read the full news article

Morocco Positions Itself as a Hub for Tourism Innovation with New Startup Winners and Rural Development Initiatives

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(NEWS) MARRAKESH, Morocco, 2026-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Marrakech served as the meeting point for tourism leaders, investors, and technology innovators this week, as the International Conference on Technological Innovation and Tourism Investments focused on how digital tools and entrepreneurship are reshaping the sector. The event highlighted a growing emphasis on innovation as a driver… Read the full news article

Pohang, South Korea to Host PATA Youth Event Aimed at Preparing Next Generation of Tourism Professionals

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(NEWS) BANGKOK, 2026-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Industry organisations are placing increased focus on preparing the next generation of tourism professionals, as the sector continues to adapt to shifting global dynamics and workforce demands. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced that its first Youth Symposium of 2026 will take place on May 11… Read the full news article

MSC Foundation Strengthens Partnerships and Scientific Capacity in The Bahamas Through Ocean Cay Initiative

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(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2026-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marine conservation initiatives tied to tourism are gaining greater visibility across the Caribbean, as organisations look to combine environmental protection with education and community engagement. The MSC Foundation has marked one year since the opening of its Marine Conservation Center in The Bahamas, reporting progress across coral… Read the full news article

Maldives Tourism Sector Targets Growth in Asia with Strategic Hong Kong Industry Engagement Event

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(IN SHORT) The National Hotels and Guesthouse Association of Maldives, together with Visit Maldives and MATATO, successfully held the I AM Maldives Southeast Asia Roadshow in Hong Kong, bringing together tourism stakeholders and travel professionals. The event promoted both luxury and community-based tourism offerings while strengthening business connections in a key growth market. With strong… Read the full news article

Collette Joins World Travel and Tourism Council to Support Industry Collaboration and Responsible Travel

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(IN SHORT) The World Travel & Tourism Council has welcomed Collette as a Global Member, expanding its network of leading travel organizations. With over a century of experience, Collette brings expertise in curated travel experiences and responsible tourism. The partnership will enable Collette to contribute to WTTC’s global initiatives focused on sustainability, resilience, and long-term… Read the full news article

Global Tourism Leaders Unite to Launch Recipe of Change Initiative Targeting Food Waste Across Hotels and Travel Operations

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(NEWS) MADRID, Spain, 2026-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A growing number of global tourism companies are turning their attention to a problem that rarely appears on travel brochures but carries significant environmental and economic weight: food waste. On 30 March, marking the International Day of Zero Waste, industry leaders and international organisations gathered to launch… Read the full news article

The Long Run’s Virtual Impact Show 2026 returns

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The Long Run Virtual Impact Show 2026

London, United Kingdom, 2026-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Long Run will be hosting its third Virtual Impact Show on 25 March 2026, bringing together tourism leaders, sustainability experts and impact-driven tourism businesses from around the world to explore how to better accelerate credible impact across its 4C framework, namely Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce…. Read the full news article

New PATA DevelopmentAid Cooperation Connects Tourism Stakeholders With Global Development Opportunities

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(IN SHORT) The Pacific Asia Travel Association has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with DevelopmentAid to strengthen collaboration between the tourism sector and the international development community. The partnership focuses on knowledge sharing, improved access to funding intelligence, and joint initiatives such as research projects and training programmes. PATA members will benefit from access to… Read the full news article

Anantara Resorts Advance Responsible Tourism Strategy with Sea Turtle and Bamboo Shark Conservation Programmes in Phuket

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(IN SHORT) Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and Anantara Layan Phuket Resort are reinforcing their marine conservation partnership with the Phuket Marine Biological Centre, supporting long-term efforts to protect sea turtles and bamboo sharks in southern Thailand. Through the Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation, established by Minor Hotels in 2002, more than 1,500 sea turtles… Read the full news article

Visit Maldives Sets the Tone for 2026 With a Data-Led Industry Forum

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(NEWS) MALE, Maldives, 2026-Feb-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has convened its Quarterly Insights: Maldives Tourism Intelligence Briefing for the first quarter of 2026, bringing together tourism industry leaders, government officials and private-sector stakeholders to assess performance, exchange market intelligence and align on strategic priorities for the year ahead. Based on details… Read the full news article

TUI Junior Academy brings environmental education to the heart of Türkiye’s coastal communities

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(NEWS) BERLIN, 2026-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI Care Foundation is expanding its footprint along Türkiye’s coastline through the latest phase of the TUI Junior Academy Türkiye, an education-led programme designed to turn environmental awareness into real-world action in some of the country’s most visited coastal regions. Drawing on details shared through official project updates,… Read the full news article

Tourism Training Initiative in the Dominican Republic Targets Youth Employment and Childcare Gaps

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(NEWS) BERLIN, 2026-Jan-8 — /Travel PR News/ — A new multi-year initiative in the Dominican Republic is aiming to tackle youth unemployment and gender inequality in one of the country’s most important economic sectors: tourism. TUI Care Foundation has launched the next phase of its TUI Academy Dominican Republic programme, expanding its reach across the eastern… Read the full news article

PATA and Jeju Forge a Landmark Alliance to Elevate the Island’s Position in the Asia Pacific MICE Landscape

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(NEWS) CHIANG RAI, Thailand, 2025-Dec-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Jeju Island is set to expand its global tourism footprint following a new Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Jeju Tourism Organization (JTO). Announced during the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2025 in Chiang Rai, Thailand, the agreement strengthens… Read the full news article

A new wave of boutique barefoot luxury arrives in the Maldives with MGallery’s upcoming Mirihi villa retreat

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(NEWS) MALDIVES, 2025-Dec-1 — /Travel PR News/ — A new chapter of boutique luxury is taking shape in the Maldives as MGallery Collection confirms plans for V Villas Maldives at Mirihi – MGallery Collection, an all-villa retreat scheduled to open in early 2026. Set on the serene island of Mirihi in South Ari Atoll, the resort… Read the full news article

New Global Case Studies Show How Tropical Coastal Destinations Are Reinventing Tourism for a Changing Climate

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(NEWS) SANYA, China, 2025-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has unveiled a comprehensive new report addressing the growing urgency of sustainable tourism development across tropical coastal destinations. Released during the 2025 Tropical Coastal City Tourism Event in Sanya, China, the publication — Developing Sustainable Tourism in Tropical Coastal Cities: Global… Read the full news article

WTM London 2025 Highlights Maldives’ Growing Popularity Among British Travelers

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(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Nov-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maldives has entered World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025 with strong momentum, underscoring another year of remarkable growth in the UK travel market. According to Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), the destination welcomed 159,615 visitors from the United Kingdom as of 21 October 2025 — an increase of… Read the full news article

From Local Guides to Global Leaders: The Changing Face of Women in Tourism

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(NEWS) ALMATY, Kazakhstan, 2025-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism leaders and changemakers from across Europe have joined forces to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment through the “Almaty Call to Action”, a landmark outcome of the First Regional Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tourism in Europe, held from 22–23 October in Almaty. The… Read the full news article

China National Tourist Office in Los Angeles Strengthens China’s Presence at Arcadia’s Moon Festival and IMEX America 2025

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(NEWS) LOS ANGELES / LAS VEGAS, 2025-Oct-9 — /Travel PR News/ — At IMEX America 2025 in Las Vegas, the China National Tourist Office (CNTO) in Los Angeles made a strong impression by nearly doubling its booth size to 1,000 square feet, marking its second consecutive year at the world’s leading meetings and events trade show…. Read the full news article

China National Tourist Office in Los Angeles Spearheads China Showcase at IMEX America 2025

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Bigger Booth, Richer Experiences and Unmatched Opportunities for Global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions (MICE) Industry (IN SHORT) At IMEX America 2025 in Las Vegas, the China National Tourist Office (CNTO) in Los Angeles is marking its second consecutive year of participation, strengthening China’s global standing as a leading MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination…. Read the full news article

Where Pura Vida Meets Prestige: Costa Rica’s New Wave of World-Class Resorts

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(NEWS) COSTA RICA, 2025-Oct-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Costa Rica’s luxury hospitality scene is experiencing a defining moment as world-renowned hotel brands unveil new developments and transformations that promise to elevate the nation’s position as a premier global destination. From sweeping renovations along Matapalo Beach to new luxury launches on the Gulf of Papagayo, the… Read the full news article

Where Family Memories Bloom: Inside Anantara Bophut’s Reimagined Beachside Retreat

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(NEWS) BANGKOK, 2025-Oct-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort is ushering in a fresh chapter of family-focused luxury on the island’s northern coast, unveiling a collection of reimagined spaces and experiences that bring together culture, creativity, and connection. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and the serene waters of Bophut Beach, the resort… Read the full news article