Traveling green in New England
The United Nations has designated 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism, promoting travel that respects the environment and local communities. Why is it important? Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, and one of its largest. It’s estimated that there will be 1. 8 billion international tourists by 2030, contributing to more than five percent of global emissions. “Sustainable tourism is redefining the global travel and tourism industry, from the way companies operate to where people choose to go and how they spend their hard- earned vacation dollars ,’’ says Costas Christ, Global Strategist, Sustainability at Virtuoso. “The idea behind green travel has always been about reducing our environmental footprint — the reduce, reuse, recycle aspects of going on holiday. But sustainable tourism takes it to the next level by also embracing saving nature , protecting cultural heritage and alleviating poverty. It is really about a story of hope, the pr...