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Travel.Bhutan achieves World Sustainability Organization’s Sustainable Travel Agencies Certification

28/11/2024

The World Sustainability Organization is proud to announce a significant milestone in sustainable tourism: Travel.Bhutan has been awarded the prestigious Sustainable Travel Agencies certification. This accolade recognises the agency’s continuous commitment to promoting responsible and environmentally respectful tourism in the Kingdom of Bhutan, a Himalayan gem between India and China, where natural and cultural heritage preservation serves as a global […]

WEBINAR: The Sharks of the Galapagos Islands: a general overview and how tourism can support their conservation.

14/11/2024

Dear Madam/Sir, World Sustainability Organization invites you to the upcoming free of charge webinar on “The Sharks of the Galapagos Islands: a general overview and how tourism can support their conservation.” 28th of November 2024 at 3 PM (Central Europe Time). This webinar can be of interest to: – Travel agencies, Hotels, and Tour operators. – Companies’ sustainability and environmental managers. […]

Olimba Mara Camp: The First Facility in Kenya to Receive WSO Certification for Sustainable Tourism

04/10/2024

Olimba Mara Camp, located in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, has achieved the prestigious “Sustainable Tourism Facilities” certification from the World Sustainability Organization (WSO), becoming the first hospitality facility to reach this significant milestone in sustainable tourism. Olimba Mara Camp is a safari camp that offers a unique experience. Nestled in the African savannah and situated along the Talek River, […]

WEBINAR: The environmental and social impact of tourism. Trends, initiatives, and certifications.

20/05/2024

Dear Madam/Sir, World Sustainability Organization would like to invite you to the upcoming free of charge webinar on “The environmental and social impact of tourism. Trends, initiatives, and certifications.” 31st of May 2024 at 4PM (Central Europe Time). This webinar can be of interest to: – Travel agencies, Hotels, and Tour operators. – Companies’ sustainability and environmental managers. […]