Lonely Planet releases picks for top destinations to visit in 2020
New for this year’s edition of Lonely Planet’s annual “Best in Travel” list, sustainability was top of mind when choosing the top destinations to visit.
WATCH: Nas Daily lauds Philippines’ efforts in sustainable tourism
Video creator Nuseir Yassin expressed his awe at efforts undertaken to make tourism more sustainable in the Philippines. Yassin is known for informative videos on his Facebook page Nas Daily, which features a place he has traveled to in just about a minute. In the video “How this country fixed tourism,” the Palestinian-Israeli highlighted the […]
This “kawaii” cat is the new whiskered face of United Nations tourism
To spread its message of sustainable responsible tourism, the United Nations chose our favorite feline friend to become its new ambassador–Hello Kitty! Yep, you read that right. Since Hello Kitty is one of the most recognizable, lovable and least offensive characters in the world, the United Nations believe she is a safe choice for the […]
Youth confab urged delegates to uphold sustainable tourism
The millennials are carving their own traveling niche. They are eager to travel and engage in environment-friendly practices. It is undeniable that the youth has an active role to play in advancing sustainable tourism. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNTWO) defined sustainable tourism as the “development that meets the needs of present tourists and […]
Conference promotes sustainable tourism among young travelers
The wonders of traveling are figuratively a click away for today’s youth. It is more apparent that the millennials, with their spending capability and insatiable thirst for exploring and sharing their experiences, are in the position to redefine the face of tourism as we knew it. Social media abounds with proof. Whether it is about […]