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On Sunday 27 September, the new EU greenwashing rules start to apply across the Union. Their formal name is Directive (EU) 2024/825, on empowering consumers for the green transition. In plain terms: from that date, a sentence sitting on thousands of hotel pages right now can break the law. Moreover, you don’t have to be […]

World Tourism Day falls on 27 September. Two days earlier, the GSTC co-hosts its sixth Sustainable Tourism Forum in Lazise, Italy, under the theme “From Sustainability to Regenerative Tourism”. It’s a good moment to revisit something the travel press largely let slide. On 23 June, TIME and data firm Statista published their ranking of the

On August 7, the Basque Government quietly amended a regulation: farmers growing organic Gernika pepper can now use the same Protected Geographical Indication label as everyone else. It’s small news, but it points to a much bigger question about the real organic food impact at scale. According to The World of Organic Agriculture 2026, the

Travel has become more accessible than ever, allowing millions of people to explore new destinations, cultures, and experiences every year. At the same time, the rapid growth of global tourism has increased pressure on natural environments, local communities, and cultural heritage sites. As a result, many travelers are now looking for practical ways to reduce

Tourism has the power to create economic opportunities, preserve cultural heritage, and connect people across the world. At the same time, unmanaged tourism can place enormous pressure on local communities, natural ecosystems, infrastructure, and historical sites. As global travel continues to grow, travelers are becoming increasingly aware of the impact their choices have on the