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Breaking Ground: The Inaugural Sustainable Transatlantic Flight – Pioneering Aviation’s Environmental Shift

In a defining moment for the aviation industry, the inaugural sustainable transatlantic flight, VS100, has broken ground in pursuing eco-friendly air travel. Departing from London’s Heathrow Airport on November 28, 2023, this historic journey marked the first-ever transatlantic flight powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The flight, operated by Virgin Atlantic and bolstered by […]

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Catching the Wave of Sustainability: Balancing Climate Impact in the Surf Industry

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Climate change is emerging as a significant global concern, and its effects are felt in various industries, including surfing. This exciting activity, which has become a way of life for many people, faces significant challenges due to environmental impacts and climate variations. Oceanic Impact: Climate Regulation, Carbon Absorption, and Disturbing Trends These impacts significantly affect

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Lima Airport Partners Leads the Way in Sustainable Aviation: Recognized at ACI-LAC Annual Assembly 2023

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The recent ACI-LAC Annual Assembly, Conference & Exhibition 2023 held in Miami showcased the dedication of Latin American and Caribbean airports towards pioneering projects in the aviation industry. The spotlight was on two critical areas – decarbonization and enhancing the passenger experience. Among the standouts was Lima Airport Partners (LAP), whose innovative project, “Sustainable Management

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LimaTours Sets a New Standard for Sustainable Tourism in Peru

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Tourism in Peru and Carbon Neutrality in Action With its tremendous growth and global reach, the tourism industry has become a significant contributor to carbon emissions and environmental degradation. As the world grapples with the pressing challenges of climate change, tourism operations must embrace sustainable practices and take the lead in mitigating their impact. LimaTours,

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Bonito (MS) is Leading Brazilian ecotourism Climate Action and raising the bar for other destinations worldwide

Bonito: How a Brazilian ecotourism destination is leading climate action by example

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As the world recovers from the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, rebuilding a more sustainable tourism sector remains a shared responsibility of tourism firms and destinations. Amid mounting evidence of severe climate change, points that the window of opportunity to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and avoid a climate disaster is rapidly narrowing. Atmospheric

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A Climate Action Guide For Tourism Businesses and Destinations

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As the world continues to recover from the unprecedented shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, rebuilding a sustainable tourism sector remains a shared responsibility for tourism organizations worldwide. Amid mounting evidence of severe climate change, the window of opportunity for swiftly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is rapidly narrowing. In November 2021 The UN World Tourism

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Green Initiative wins international travel award

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and the winner is GREEN INITIATIVE! For its holistic approach to decarbonizing tourism in Machu Picchu, becoming the First Carbon Neutral Tourism Destination Worldwide. On April 16th, the day in São Paulo was marked by an important event. It was the handing out of the Responsible Tourism Awards, created to recognize advances in the Travel

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Green Initiative is selected as Finalist

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FOR THE WTM LATIN AMERICA RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARD 14 projects were selected for the final of the second edition of the Responsible Tourism Award, promoted by WTM Latin America. The Award The launch of the award took place in 2019. However, the first edition was held virtually last year. This year the event will be

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First Climate Positive Hotel Brand in the World

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INKATERRA Becomes the First Ever Climate Positive Hotel Brand in the World At a time when hotels are working hard to implement eco-friendly initiatives and be more sustainable, Inkaterra Hotels has managed to achieve a rare feat — become the first ever “climate positive” hotel brand in the world. Green Initiative Certification After measuring Inkaterra’s

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MACHU PICCHU GESTIONANDO SU IMPACTO EN EL CLIMA

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En junio de 2021, la municipalidad distrital de Machu Picchu en coordinación con importantes actores como el Servicio Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas (SERNANP), Grupo Aje, Inkaterra hoteles y entre otros ha medido las emisiones de los gases de efecto invernadero (GEI) que se generaron en el distrito de Machu Picchu en los años 2019

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