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7 giants that earn billions of dollars thanks to the global tourism
As air routes and the use of the internet increase, from the 1900s onwards the tourism sector has experienced a general growth in its business. Nowadays, 7 multinationals are earning billions thanks to global tourism, which includes cruises, hotels, and air routes. This is an actual oligopolistic challenge between parts that are willing to attract […]
Continue readingCosta Rica: how this small Country is set to become the first Plastic-free and Carbon-free in the World
Costa Rica attracts around 1.7 million tourists yearly, what is even more interesting is that nearly 80% of these tourists engage in eco-tourism related activities throughout their stay. Now, their plan is to be completely plastic-free and carbon-neutral by the year 2021. What is the drive behind their eco-friendliness and how the country prepares to […]
Continue readingSimple ways to lower the impact of your holiday
Choosing a sustainable accommodation, which has put into practice and carries out important environmental choices such as the use of renewable energy, is undoubtedly the best choice, but it is not always possible. When you can’t find eco-friendly accommodations, or whenever you are on vacation, you can reduce your environmental impact with small and simple […]
Continue readingResponsible Tourism: making less Photos and shaking more Hands
What is Responsible Tourism? Respecting the environment, but also supporting local communities and making better places for people to live in. Tourism is probably the most profitable industrial sector in the global economy, although it is not a purely economic phenomenon. As a matter of fact, tourism can create opportunities for sharing and awareness-raising of […]
Continue readingGreta Thunberg: the 16-years-old climate change warrior
Youth. Consciousness. Awareness. Commitment. Courage. Determination. These are more or less the things to change the world. Or, at least, to try to and having some more chances to succeed. Well, Greta Thunberg has them all. The Swedish 16-years-old has been under the global spotlights for months. Not for gossips or trifles, which might be […]
Continue readingA 7-Steps Guide to Starting Your Own Eco-Friendly Travel Blog
With the rapid advancement of technology, it is not only a good idea but also essential to have a blog. A blog is an important tool that helps you voice out your ideas and opinions to improve other people’s lives. And by improving other peoples’ lives, you end up improving your life. You can do […]
Continue readingAuralba, an ecobnb inside the natural beauties of Western Sicily
The eco-friendly hotel Auralba, a truly sustainable haven, to discover Western Sicily ‘s beauties: natural reserves, enchanting sea, traditions, art, and unique tastes. Western Sicily, where nature is magic… Among rural landscapes and breathtaking sea’s views, unchanged by the time, nature is the main character of Auralba hotel‘s history of sustainability. There’s a real contact between these […]
Continue readingWhy your hotel should offer a charging station for electric cars
Guest in electric car is coming sooner than you can imagine. […] This is a challenge for tourist resorts, but it is also a possibility for the future. (Heimo Aichmaier, Austrian Mobile Power) Electric cars are a fast growing market and they represent the only way to make the transport world sustainable. With some pioneer […]
Continue readingThe Croatian magazine Apartman Plus talks about Ecobnb
Apartman Plus is the main Croatian magazine for holiday accommodations. This month’s number dedicates some articles to sustainable tourism, the latest trends in green tourism and to the online platform Ecobnb. Let’s read it together! Ecobnb published in magazine Apartman Plus Ecobnb – an exclusive platform dedicated to sustainability, genuine and eco-friendly residence. The trends in the […]
Continue readingPortugal’s green choice: citizenship for who invests in environmental sustainability
Portugal is becoming increasingly focused on environmental sustainability. A new confirm of the green direction that the country has taken comes from the recent approval by the Parliament of a programme for the granting of the national citizenship for who invests in environmentally sustainable projects. The passing of this law, whose draft has been submitted to the Parliament last […]
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