Category Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Sustainability

As part of its strategy to promote sustainable tourism and ensure a positive experience for both residents and visitors, the Consell de Mallorca is encouraging holidaymakers to help preserve the island’s natural environment, cultural heritage and local communities during the summer season. By making responsible choices throughout their stay, visitors can contribute to the long-term sustainability and wellbeing of Mallorca as a destination.

Already popular European destinations such as mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands are seeing increased bookings as the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East encourages travellers to holiday closer to home. According to recent data from travel agency lastminute.com, British holidaymakers are gravitating towards familiar and trusted favourites, with Spain accounting for five of the top ten fastest-growing destinations. Mallorca leads the trend, recording a 16% year-on-year increase in bookings.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today reveals that Africa is entering a new era of tourism growth, with Travel & Tourism (T&T) outperforming the wider economy and positioning the continent among one of the world’s fastest-growing regions in 2026.

As we reflect on this year’s Earth Day theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) and the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST) reaffirm their commitment to protecting the region’s natural and human resources. The sister organizations recognize the important role that regional and local stakeholders play in supporting both individual and collective action to preserve and strengthen the Caribbean’s environment.

According to the National Geographic Institute, Costa Rica’s marine territory is ten times larger than its land area, yet this reality is not always part of the country’s collective awareness. In response, and with the goal of promoting conservation and education, the essential COSTA RICA country brand launched Costa Rica Blue, a digital platform designed to bring Costa Ricans closer to the knowledge and importance of their oceans.

Regenerative travel is shaping the future of tourism, and at Las Torres Patagonia more than 30 years of family-led stewardship have shaped every aspect of this estancia experience in Chilean Patagonia. From inviting guests to share the heritage and traditions of Baqueano cowboy culture and sample their multifaceted zero-waste mixology program, to their long-term conservation, volunteer, community partnership and NGO-led initiatives. Importantly, Las Torres Patagonia also celebrates the people who have brought these endeavours to life.

Marking a monumental step in its sustainable development and tourism ambitions, AlUla has produced more than 1 million native seedlings that will be integrated into the fabric of the Saudi destination. 

This undertaking, achieved through the AlUla Native Plant Nursery and Seedbank, underscores the Royal Commission for AlUla’s (RCU) commitment to restoring the destination’s natural environment while shaping how visitors experience it.

United By Nature, powered by Nature Is Nonpartisan, a movement dedicated to rebuilding America’s common-sense conservation movement across political and other boundaries, officially launched its first national campaign, Going Public. Going Public celebrates Americans’ shared pride for our nation’s iconic public lands and inspires people across the country to help protect these national treasures.

EU Commissioner Tzitzikostas announces EU strategy as “crisis- and future-proof tourism model“. EUR 2.9 bi. is to be made available in the short term for better connectivity between transport modes.

As geopolitical fragmentation, AI acceleration and infrastructure pressure reshape global mobility, senior leaders across travel, finance, technology and government are consolidating strategic engagement through the Global Resilience Network (GRN).
The Network, now operating across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas, is strengthening executive-level coordination at a time when industry leaders are questioning whether traditional forums alone can deliver the coherence required for the next phase of global travel growth.

Romania continues to captivate travellers seeking experiences far from the crowded mainstream. Since 2009, Ffestiniog Travel has been a leading UK specialist in escorted travel to Romania as part of its Small & Traditional tour range, offering immersive holidays that truly connect people with places.