News: Environment

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi to open to public in May 2023

United Arab Emirates developer Miral has advised that SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi will open to visitors on 23rd May 2023. Home to the world's largest aquarium, housing more than…

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Mar 24, 2023 Attractions / Education / Environment / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

New documentary spotlights overtourism’s detrimental impact on environment and wildlife

An award-winning documentary launched in Australia today - ‘The Last Tourist’ - spotlights overtourism's detrimental impact on the environment and wildlife and delivers a…

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Mar 21, 2023 Culture / Education / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

New report lists recommendations to improve sustainability within China’s Tourism industry

Global travel service provider, Trip.com Group, together with hospitality group Accor and management consulting firm McKinsey have launched a whitepaper on sustainable tourism within China,…

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Mar 16, 2023 Education / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Vision renewed for senior penguins at Singapore’s Jurong Bird Park

Six senior penguins from Singapore's Jurong Bird Park have had their vision renewed following successful cataract surgery. The surgery on the three King Penguins and three Humboldt…

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Mar 14, 2023 Attractions / Education / Environment / Wellness / Zoos /

 
 

WTTC launches industry-backed scheme to support hotel sustainability

The World Travel and Tourism Council has launched the Hotel Sustainability Basics - an industry-backed scheme with a globally recognised set of criteria that all hotels should implement as…

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Mar 8, 2023 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Sustainability leaders across Asia Pacific recognised at Eco-Business A-List awards

The fourth edition of the Eco-Business A-List has honoured sustainability practitioners, entrepreneurs and social innovators who lead and represent companies that drive positive impact…

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Mar 6, 2023 Design / Environment / Technology /

 
 

Alma Resort in Vietnam ‘walks the talk’ with going green

There is much talk in the hospitality industry about going green but it’s really important to ‘walk the talk’. Alma Resort, situated on Vietnam’s emerging Cam Ranh…

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Mar 1, 2023 Education / Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Asian hotels and resorts spotlighted for their sustainability and self-sufficiency efforts

With a number of Asian hotels and resorts striving for sustainability and self-sufficiency, their embracing of the “farm to table” movement by establishing their own farms and…

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Feb 25, 2023 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

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