In recent years, there has been an increased focus on the environmental toll that tourism takes on the planet. Air travel and energy consumption are often the center of these critiques due to their high levels of carbon emissions. Yet other overlooked factors also drive up tourism’s carbon footprint, such as managing organic waste.  What if this waste could be an environmental solution instead of part of the problem? What if, instead of thinking of it as waste, we looked at it as a valuable resource? One that could be transformed into an eco-friendly product and climate-fighting technolog ..read more

In Q3 2023, our network supported five climate projects through our carbon offset program. Read on to learn more about the impact these projects are creating for the climate, communities, and biodiversity. We retire carbon credits on a quarterly basis and are committed to providing transparency about the projects supported. Carbon offsets purchased in Q3 of 2023 were distributed across the following portfolio of forestry, energy, and blue/teal carbon projects. Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e) by Project Type Learn more about our portfolio Impact in Numbers Altogether, these projec ..read more

Sustainable Travel International recently hosted the second webinar in our Road to Net Zero series: “Betting on Blue Carbon.” This session focused on blue carbon, specifically, why it’s so important and how tourism can support the protection and restoration of these valuable coastal ecosystems. Our CEO Paloma Zapata led the discussion and was joined by three subject matter experts. Philippa Roe of Six Senses shared examples of how the resort group fosters seagrass preservation at their global properties. We also heard from Robyn Shilland and Mohammed Kassim Juma of the Association for Coasta ..read more

In Q2 2023, our network supported three climate projects through our carbon offset program. These projects are accelerating the net zero transition by preventing the loss of 3.7 million acres of carbon-rich ecosystems and generating 1.2 million MWh of renewable energy. Read on to learn more.  We retire carbon credits on a quarterly basis and are committed to providing transparency about the projects supported. Carbon offsets purchased in Q2 of 2023 were distributed across the following portfolio of forestry, energy, and blue carbon projects. Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e) by Project Ty ..read more

We are thrilled to welcome Amanda Yankow as the newest member of our Sustainable Travel International team. The daughter of a flight attendant, Amanda’s love for exploring the world started at a young age. From immersing herself in different cultures to spending time in nature, Amanda’s experiences have led her to embrace sustainability in her own life and travels. In her role as a Climate Solutions Sales Manager, Amanda looks forward to engaging companies in climate action to protect the planet’s treasures for future generations. We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Amanda to le ..read more

For many people, traveling goes hand-in-hand with enjoying the finer things in life, whether that be private tours, tasting menus, or relaxing at a lush resort. However, in recent years, we’ve seen a push towards sustainability throughout the travel industry in terms of environmental and socio-cultural responsibility. There’s a common misconception that luxury travel inherently cannot be sustainable, but this is far from the truth. In fact, many luxury travel brands and customers are leading the way in green innovations and community engagement. Taking a more sustainable approach to travel do ..read more

In Q1 2023, our network offset 9,934 metric tons of carbon with us. Read on to discover how these carbon offsets are catalyzing climate action around the world. We retire carbon credits on a quarterly basis and are committed to providing transparency about the projects supported. Carbon offsets purchased in Q1 of 2023 were distributed across the following portfolio of forestry, energy, and blue carbon projects. Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e) by Project Type Learn more about our portfolio Explore the Projects Our Q1 2023 carbon offset portfolio was composed of three climate projects ..read more

Business travel is having a resurgence as the COVID-19 pandemic slows down and in-person events have resumed. Professionals are enjoying face-to-face collaboration and networking after several years of working remotely. In fact, 32% of consumers are planning to travel for business in 2023.  As organizations resume regular business travel, it brings up questions of sustainability and ethics. How should we reduce our impact on the environment while traveling for business? How can we be mindful of the communities we’re visiting and have a positive impact? Now is the perfect time to rethink ..read more

The Trocano Araretama Project is one of the projects that was supported by our carbon offset portfolio this past quarter. As part of its efforts to conserve an area of the Amazon rainforest, this project is providing education and benefits to local communities in the Brazilian municipality of Borba.  Through the project, two beekeeping courses were recently held for 62 local residents from the Axinim, São José, Purizinho, Piquiá and Caiçara communities. During the training, participants learned about stingless bee breeding and care, known as meliponiculture, and visited an apiary where ..read more

Only one Earth In the universe are billions of galaxies, In our galaxy are billions of planets, But there is #OnlyOneEarth. Let’s take care of it. This World Environment Day, Sustainable Travel International released a trailer of the upcoming documentary series ‘ Sustainable Travel: Where Next?’. The trailer embodies the theme of this year’s World Environment Day, #OnlyOneEarth, which calls for collective, transformative action on a global scale to celebrate, protect and restore our planet. Watch the Trailer: “Sustainable Travel: Where Next?” will investigate how the tourism industry is ..read more