The best nature getaways are increasingly places involved in agritourism. Agritourism is a subsector of the ecotourism industry whereby travellers visit or stay for a few days at a farm, plantation, or other agricultural businesses for an incredible experience. This may remind you of  WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms), a form of eco-volunteering whereby you travel and learn organic and permaculture farming techniques. WWOOF is an international network that connects organic farmers and travellers.  Nature retreats in the line of WWOOF and those that offer agr ..read more

Sustainability Trends Are Here To Stay! Are you keen to learn more about incorporating sustainability practices into your corporate event planning? Keep reading this sustainability guide to find out 10 sure fire ways that will get you started! Sustainability Trends In Corporate Event Planning – 10 sure fire Ways to Get you Started Pre-Planning Stage: #1 – INCLUDE SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS IN YOUR DISCUSSIONS In your company’s internal event planning meeting, make sure to include a discussion about sustainability trends as an agenda item. Use the time to discuss your client’s needs and wants regard ..read more

SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS TRAVEL: THE TOP 3 AREAS OF CONCERN 1. CO2 EMISSIONS During the pandemic as business travel came to a halt, the world at large was able to witness just how detrimental travel for events has been for the environment. Travel accounts for approximately 8 to 11% of global CO2 emissions according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. It’s no exaggeration to assert that reducing CO2 emissions is critical to the survival of humanity. We must take action to curb global warming,  prevent extreme weather events that are increasing around the world and work together on ..read more

Since the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change crisis, sustainable business travel has gained much attention as companies worldwide shift their focus on sustainable business travel and the implementation of sustainable business travel policy. More companies continue to prioritise sustainability in business travel with adequate planning by re-evaluating the types of meetings or events that can be held virtually to achieve the same level of effectiveness as face-to-face meetings. Companies are also looking for ways to optimise cost, time, and effort of employees travelling for business purp ..read more

“Nature is healing” – a silver lining we all thought to celebrate during those dark months in 2020. A few months into lockdown, global carbon dioxide emissions had reported a record drop of 6.4%, or 2.3 billion tonnes in 2020, after rising steadily for decades. Of course, this was attributed to air travel, construction and production grinding to a halt. While this decline was significant for the year, it was predicted that it would not last once we could manage the spread of the virus. And that has proven to be true as global emissions rebounded strongly by December 2020, clocking in at 2% (or ..read more

According to a report published by Transport for London, sustainable business travel concerns the managing of costs, social impacts, and environmental consequences of commuting for business.  If properly implemented, an efficient sustainable business travel policy can reduce the need for employees to travel, save time and money while reducing an organisation’s carbon footprint, and increase a company’s reputation. For the uninitiated, our guide will bring you through what is sustainable corporate travel and ultimately, learn how a sustainable business travel programme can benefit your com ..read more

Are you gearing up for business travel this year? If yes, let us guide you through some top travel safety tips. We outline 3 main safety/security tips for business travellers to help you avoid any potential health or safety risk during your travels. Also, we provide a brief checklist of preparation tips that will make your trip run smoother. At the end of this blog, we also share bonus tips on safety/security tips for business travellers as well as frequently asked questions related to corporate travel safety and corporate travel security. Read on to discover more about our top business travel ..read more

Business Travel Tips for Women There simply are just some facets of work that you cannot replicate with a Zoom meeting such as making a business deal in-person to facilitate ease and trust between you and your business partners or clients, ensuring you’re all on the same page. Communicating in person is just simply better. Alternatively, if your business is in production, there are some things you would need to touch, smell, see, hear or taste in person. Good news – working travel is back! And with that, we’re back in the skies, heading to business meetings, conference and lecture circuits and ..read more

Companies are taking the green movement seriously more than ever. This cascades to their event management practices, with event management directors looking for ways to consider the environment when planning and organising their meetings and events. In this article, we will share 7 simple yet effective ways to help lower the carbon footprint of your meetings and events. Event Management: 7 Tips To Help Save Our Planet Water is free at most events, although plastic bottles cost 450 years in degradation time. | Credit: Jonathan Chng via Unsplash 1. Choose a green venue For the event management ..read more

On August 28, 2019, then 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg arrived in New York City to go to work. Her mode of transportation? A zero-carbon yacht that took 15 days to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Now, no one is telling us to cross oceans in a boat like her. After all, it was a symbolic trip—Greta’s stand for climate change includes not taking plane trips because of the carbon emissions (CO2). However, it is certainly time that we all stand together in the fight against climate change, and one of the ways companies can do this is to introduce a sustainable travel policy. Su ..read more