Scope 4 in Tourism: Hidden Impact
Much has been said and written about sustainable tourism. And yet there is still a lot of work to be done. Because beyond the very …
European cooperation
Some time ago we sat together with colleagues from Portugal, Spain, France and Italy. Several initiatives turned out to be so similar that it was …
Fair and Ecological Calling with the Fairphone 5
The Fairphone 5 is an exceptional device that can easily compete with similar devices by features and usage but outclasses all other cell phones in …
Comparison tourist sustainable labels
Comparison tourist sustainable labels:
How complete are Green-Key, EU Ecolabel, Sustonics, Somturism ?
How easy are the processes ?
What does it cost?
“Traveling to tomorrow” in global context
The pioneering vision of Tourism Flanders known as “Traveling to Tomorrow” can be partly objectified through internationally accepted standards. The model worked out by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) aligns almost seamlessly with our local vision. And also the model of the Donut Economy fits it perfectly.
The more stars the more CO2e emissions
You may not be surprised to learn that, on average, each additional comfort star creates more emissions. But should the difference be so great ?
Certification for lodging in perspective
Travel is more than sleeping in lodgings somewhere. It is moving you to your travel destination, eating good food there, buying souvenirs etc … Certifying your lodging is an important step, but there is oh so much more !
Climate change good for tourism? A critical view
Climate change good for tourism? A critical view Recent EU article claims there will be more tourism in Europe due to global warming. Really?
Cancellation Policy
Fairbnb.coop has updated and simplified the cancellation policy for Fair Hosts. They are included in the new version of our General Terms and Conditions (Art. …
Problems with AIRBNB persist in Antwerp
On April 23, an article appeared in the Gazet Van Antwerpen about disgruntled hotel managers. They think there are too many Airbnb rooms for rent. Fairbnb provides more interpretation.
