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January 27, 8:59 AM
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The mission of the European Travel Commission (ETC) is to promote Europe as a tourism destination and to support Europe on its journey to a sustainable destination. This roadmap is a step-by-step guide for National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) and is designed as a comprehensive, and practical guide that aligns seamlessly with the five pathways of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism: Measure, Decarbonise, Regenerate, Collaborate, and Finance. The roadmap features over 25 global case studies that highlight successful climate action practices, offering practical examples and inspiration, along with three customisable templates, enabling NTOs to develop their own tailored plans. See more in the full report.
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March 27, 8:40 AM
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As part of its plans to drive sustainable tourism development across Ireland, Fáilte Ireland conducts research among Irish communities to understand public views on tourism. In the latest research, carried out in 2024 among residents in the 26 counties, tourism is seen as having a positive impact on: - Ireland’s economy (87%),
- Ireland’s values, culture and heritage (85%) and the social well-being of Irish communities (83%)
- However, it is positive on Ireland’s natural environment (57%).
- Overall, public sentiment towards both overseas and domestic
tourism remained positive in 2024 with nine out of ten
residents agreeing that tourism is good for their
county. See more in the infographic.
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January 23, 11:56 AM
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This report reviews emission levels and projected levels of passenger traffic by the aviation sector. It claims that: - Current air traffic growth projections by the aviation industry will counteract most of the efforts to reduce its emissions.
- As the sector plans to double its passenger traffic between 2019 and 2050, this rapid growth raises serious concerns about the sectors rising energy demands and its climate impact.
- Despite efficiency improvements, aircraft departing from EU airports will burn 59% more fuel in 2050 than in 2019 as traffic levels increase.
- Even though the sector will increase it's use of sustainable aviation fuels (enough to fulfill the EU's SAF mandate) in 2049, they could be burning as much fossil kerosene as in 2023.
- Emissions of European aviation will decrease by less than 3% by 2049 compared to 2019 due to this explosion of growth.
See more in the full report.
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November 22, 2024 6:59 AM
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Sustainability in tourism means many different things to destinations. It could mean: - mitigating the pressures of unbalanced tourism by smoothing out peak demand or
- extending the economic benefits of the high season, or
- about reshaping the visitor experience encouraging them to explore beyond popular hot spots or
- keeping CO2 emissions in check.
This report is provides support and practical steps that destinations can take to mitigate the negative effects of seasonality, reduce unbalanced tourism and build a more sustainable model for future growth. See more in the report.
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February 26, 10:45 AM
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There are different ways to approach sustainability. Some tourism businesses establish programmes such as green champions, volunteering networks and using greener products. These are great initiatives which can generate benefits for the business in terms of staff and customer engagement. This guide goes further and recommends embedding sustainability throughout a tourism business. It acknowledges embedding real and lasting change can be a long and difficult process. Many businesses make sustainability an ‘add-on’ to the day to day business, when they should make it a core part of their business strategy. Sustainability practices and
procedures need to be integrated throughout the business and along the value chain, from the very top of the business. See specific tourism business examples in this guide.
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November 20, 2024 11:27 AM
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This case study focus on Overtourism using data for Croatia. They look at ways to tackle imbalance by looking at seven key sustainability indicators: - Distribution of Tourism Spend
- Carbon Footprint & CO2 emissions
- Concentration of Tourism Offer
- Perception of Tourism Sustainability
- Motivational Diversification
- Dependency on Origins
- Seasonality
To see more see the full report.
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January 17, 9:42 AM
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This research seeks to understand the effects that the topic
of climate change had on the reputation of European destinations. Using social listening techniques and the analysis of written reviews on sustainability by consumers.
Finding include: - Climate change can negatively affect a destination’s reputation.
- Sustainable actions taken against climate change serve to improve a destination’s reputation.
- As a result of climate change so travel behaviours in Europe may change:
a) Destinations may see a greater demand for visiting during shoulder months;
b) They may experience a change in focus from the traditional type of activities offered (e.g., more people hiking in mountainous areas instead of skiing).
c) Destinations that may have been ruled out due to unpleasant weather could gain demand as their climate becomes more temperate. See more in the full report.
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July 17, 2024 5:08 AM
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Clifden Eco Beach Camping & Caravanning Park was awarded the gold level sustainable tourism certificate by the Sustainable Tourism Network. This campsite has sustainability at its core and has a number of achievements to it's name. Highlights include: - Banning plastic water bottles and single use plastics since 2014.
- Becoming Europe’s first certified climate neutral campsite in 2015.
- Sourcing spring water from beneath its sand-bearing soils.
- Limiting the amp of power to each camping pitch to conserve energy & using 100% green energy.
- Avoiding hard stands (concrete) for pitches so that the site can be returned to a green-field site easily and quickly.
- Providing a pick-up service for customers that travel by public transport & providing bikes.
- Banning toxic formaldehyde-based solution and providing an eco-friendly options.
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June 25, 2024 6:04 AM
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In the Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index, 100 global cities are ranked on three sustainability pillars: planet, people, and profit. The index considers 67 different parameters, including air quality, waste management, and economic performance, to highlight the evolution of urban sustainability. The rankings are based on the analysis of these parameters, providing a holistic view of each city's sustainability. Key data include air pollution, waste management, investment in low-carbon infrastructure, and factors such as economic performance, social equity, and resilience to natural disasters. European cities dominate the top ten positions in the Sustainable Cities Index (SCI), with Amsterdam in the number one spot. See more in the report.
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June 25, 2024 7:06 AM
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Understanding the challenges in terms of sustainable destination management starts in measuring, but what to measure? In this white paper Mabrian, in collaboration with Phocuswright,
addresses the pillars to build a long-lasting sustainable destination management strategy, based on data intelligence. Achieving sustainability in travel destinations entails a delicate balance between offering enriching travel experience and fostering local development. Central to this is the ability to preserve what makes a destination unique and appealing while ensuring long-term profitability for all stakeholders involved.
Overtourism, currently poses a significant threat to the core principles of sustainable destination management and to the future of travel & tourism itself.
This report explores these challenges and highlights some case studies. See more in the full report.
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October 4, 2023 7:19 AM
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This study was carried out to find the impact of replacing domestic air routes of less than two and a half hours, and a maximum of 500km, with high speed trains in EuropE. Some of the findings include: - Potential replacement of over 550 domestic air routes of 500km or less with more efficient high-speed trains.
- CO2 savings and reduced pollution over short distances carrying 44 million passengers this year.
- Spain, Germany, and France are the countries with the greatest opportunity for CO2 emissions savings in Europe.
- 1 million tonnes of C02 is a 48% reduction and the equivalent of 200,000 cars running continuously for one whole year.
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April 5, 2023 11:10 AM
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This benchmarking study provides insights from the global business travel sector and others to reveal their top sustainability priorities. Key takeaways include: - 89% say that sustainability is already a priority for their company.
- 76% of travel buyers say that they have incorporated or are planning to incorporate sustainability objectives in their travel policies.
- 80% of the global business travel industry report having a sustainability team and/or a sustainability program in place.
- 88% of the global business travel sector views addressing climate change as the number one priority area for action.
- Among the biggest barriers to more sustainable business travel management practices are higher costs (82%) and lack of transparent information and data (63%).
See more in this article
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October 26, 2022 6:29 AM
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While tourism audiences are more sustainability-minded than the general public, they don’t yet know what sustainable travel means.
This, however, can change at an unanticipated and fast pace,
so the industry must lead the way and be prepared for the
tourist of the future who demands sustainable choices. This research aims to identify future-facing sustainable travel experiences that could help bridge the say-do gap and motivate people to make sustainable trip choices. Click on the image to see how businesses can create winning sustainable tourism experiences.
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May 1, 9:00 AM
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In the latest report form Booking.com data from 2025 shows a shift in traveller perceptions of what sustainability encompasses. For the first time, more than half of travellers (53%) are now conscious of tourism's impact on local communities, as well as the environment. - While 57% of travellers feel that tourism has a positive impact overall where they live, they also highlight challenges including traffic, littering, overcrowding and a rising cost of living.
- Only 16% of travellers think visitor numbers should be capped in their home destination, instead emphasizing a need for investment in communities through infrastructure upgrades.
- Travellers are increasingly committed to supporting the economies of the destinations they visit with 73% wanting the money they spend to go back to the local community, and two thirds (69%) wanting to leave places better than when they arrived.
See more in the full report.
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March 25, 6:46 AM
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This research report examines the experiences of families with hidden disabilities or additional needs in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality sector. Insights gained included the challenges that families faced, their positive experiences and the opportunities for improvement to make Irish tourism more accessible and inclusive. Click on the image to see the recommendations for the Industry following this research.
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February 26, 9:12 AM
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The European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism (formerly The EDEN programme) was introduced in 2007 as an initiative to reward non-traditional, emerging sustainable tourism destinations in Europe. In 2019, it was redesigned und updated in line with the European Green Deal and contributed to the recovery and resilience of tourism destinations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The aims of the project are: - showcase the best achievements in sustainable tourism and green transition practices across smaller European destinations
- promote the development of sustainable tourism in destinations, bringing value to the economy, planet and people
- establish a framework for participating destinations to exchange best practices and create opportunities for cooperation and new partnerships.
See examples in this report.
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December 13, 2024 7:45 AM
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This report provides a roadmap to assist the sector to decarbonise and achieve a net zero future. Challenges include: - Travel & Tourism sector industries have varying environmental footprints models and emission profiles.
- A range of targets exist across industries, differing in metrics, timelines, and levels of emission reduction making comparisons challenging.
- The entire sector needs greater alignment, transparency, and consistency in emission monitoring.
- All industries face common challenges, including difficulties in measuring emissions.
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a harder time defining and following strategic decarbonisation plans.
To cater for the need for further guidance and accelerate
existing climate action, a new decarbonisation target corridor framework is presented in this study. See more in this report.
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December 13, 2024 6:30 AM
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What does an equitable tourism model look like? This report seeks: - to find answers to questions that get asked more frequently; how does travel add value to our communities?
- What tourism policies can we put in place that incorporate and address these issues, while also providing a meaningful experience for valued visitors?
- How can we create a more equitable travel industry?
Looking at specific case studies it explores the question to help DMOs create a more balanced and equitable tourism model.
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November 20, 2024 11:11 AM
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Trip.com Group's Sustainable Travel Consumer Report 2024 looks at the evolution of sustainable travel in the eyes of consumers, post-pandemic. - Most global travellers now see access to information about more sustainable travel options as a consumer right.
- However, this study found a lack of shared understanding of what sustainable travel entails, with regional differences in interpretations and motivations.
- A key issue is price sensitivity. While travellers recognise sustainable travel as beneficial and desirable, most are reluctant to bear the additional costs.
- Education is urgently needed to inform consumption, and also making sustainable options more visible and credible is vital.
- The report emphasises that sustainable travel is a collective responsibility.
- This survey was based on 9,867 survey samples from 109 countries and territories.
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October 4, 2024 5:24 AM
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This report from the Travel Foundation finds only one scenario to achieve net zero by 2050, whilst also allowing for growth. To achieve this scenario, the key recommendations include: - more governments including international aviation emissions in their Paris Agreement plans;
- tourist boards and travel companies targeting a greater proportion of short-haul customer and bringing net zero products to market;
- governments investing in greener forms of transport and the travel industry adopting and promoting them
- relying less on offsetting as a solution, focusing instead on decarbonisation;
- the need to consider equity and fairness, recognising that some destinations are more ready for the scenario than others; and
- slowing the expected rapid growth in aviation, with limits on the number of long-haul flights.
See more in the report.
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July 10, 2024 11:06 AM
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Key takeaways from this report: - 92% say that sustainability is a priority for their organisation. North America is lags behind other regions at 86% versus 98% in Europe and 100% in both Asia Pacific and Latin America.
- The biggest drivers when it comes to sustainability uptake are reputation management (84%) and a genuine willingness to drive a positive impact on the planet (82%).
- 81% of buyers have integrated or are planning to integrate sustainability into their travel programs.
- Companies are investing in sustainability teams: 71% state that they have a sustainability team.
- Public disclosure of business travel emissions is still a discretionary effort: Only 20% are reporting all their emissions, including those from business travel.
- Combining trips is seen as a way to maximize travel’s return on emissions: 74% of travel managers are encouraging their employees to combine multiple business trips into one.
See more in this update.
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June 20, 2024 10:38 AM
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Ireland has committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. At Fáilte Ireland, we are calling out Driving Climate Action as a Strategic Priority, helping tourism and hospitality businesses contribute to these targets. Not only will your business become more sustainable, but you’ll learn how to introduce efficient cost-saving measures. To help businesses get started, Fáilte Ireland have provided a user-friendly Climate Action Roadmap complete with a series of guides and supports for your Climate Action journey See more by clicking on the image above.
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March 14, 2024 10:16 AM
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Slieve Elva B&B becomes Ireland's first B&B to achieve Sustainable Travel Ireland's gold standard of certification. Since they began working with Slieve Elva they have: - reduced energy use by 64.7% and saved €5000
- reduced waste going to landfill by 71.4% and saved €1000
Learn more in this article.
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December 15, 2022 11:18 AM
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Ireland has committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. At Fáilte Ireland, we are calling out Driving Climate Action as a Strategic Priority, helping tourism and hospitality businesses contribute to these targets. Not only will your business become more sustainable, but you’ll learn how to introduce efficient cost-saving measures. To help businesses get started, Fáilte Ireland have provided a user-friendly Climate Action Roadmap complete with a series of guides and supports for your Climate Action journey See more by clicking on the image above.
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February 22, 2023 11:42 AM
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Following the global pandemic there is “pent-up demand” to travel. Alongside this enthusiasm there are also signals that people are open to becoming more sustainable tourists, according to this Ipsos research. Read more by clicking the image above.
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