Sustainable travel is coming as Southwest Airlines purchases SAFFiRE Renewables, LLC. The new purchase is part of the Dallas-based carrier’s investment portfolio of its wholly-owned subsidiary Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures, LLC (SARV). This purchase is another action by the airline to establish its own sustainable air fuel program. Sustainable air fuel for...
Japan has joined many other iconic tourist attractions in its fight against overtourism. To protect the UNESCO World Heritage Site, new rules are being implemented to combat overtourism. To this end, the country is adding a tourist fee for those visiting the iconic Mount Fuji. Japan to fight overtourism at Mount Fuji CNN reports that Mount Fuji, a popular site for...
Contiki has just announced its first-ever island hopping trip to the Philippines with either a 9-day or 13-day adventure bookable in 2024 and 2025. On the trip, travelers aged 18 to 35 will have many adventures, including a boat ride through a subterranean river and a traditional Filipino meal at a local’s house. Read on to find out more about Contiki’s first-ever...
Venice is an undeniably beautiful and fascinating destination in Italy and for that reason, the city gets too many visitors. Since the end of the pandemic, travel has returned to new levels as people once again explore their world. However, too many people are not a good thing in any city’s books. Trying to protect the beauty of the city and its historic buildings...
Since the pandemic, the word “over-tourism” regularly comes up in travel headlines and this includes Madrid in Spain. In fact, Spain’s capital is already planning a “black level” alert for the holidays in an effort to prevent overcrowding in the streets at Christmas. If you are planning a city break or vacation in Madrid, read on to be aware of the measures being...
Italy is launching a new sleeper train to allow travelers to “rediscover its riches” in a new and sustainable way. As part of these plans, a new sleeper train is set to take skiers to the heart of the slopes in the Dolomites. Starting from December 15, a luxurious sleeper train will run from Rome to the iconic ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Read on to find out more...
It was back in the 1990s that Costa Rica started its ecotourism trend and while it’s still winning, its near neighbor, Guatemala is catching up fast. Until recently, Guatemala focused on its indigenous culture, with its amazing Mayan ruins and the colonial architecture in its cities. However, due to all its stunningly beautiful landscapes, it is only natural (excuse...
In recent years, love locks have become a popular phenomenon, with lovers locking padlocks on fences around the world. Often, like in Paris, they had to be banned for the damage they wrought. Surprisingly, the trend has also affected the Grand Canyon National Park in the US. This has led to park officials asking people to stop, as the locks and their keys become a...
Japan Airlines has come up with an innovative scheme to reduce baggage weight and fly eco-friendly. While the airline cannot access enough sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), reducing the weight of the plane will then reduce its carbon emissions. Read on to find out more about the Any Wear, Anywhere service. Any Wear, Anywhere on Japan Airlines In an effort to reduce...