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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 demonstrable effects, tourism also has a lot of hidden impact. Ever heard of scope 4 emissions? Greenhouse gas emissions are broken down into 4 different scopes. Scope 1 Direct CO2 … Read more
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 worth joining forces. Here already some background info, later hopefully more about the cooperation. The Catalan https://somturisme.coop/ is definitely worth a close look. The inspiring insights of Portugal’s Pedro Morais … Read more
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 fairness and sustainability. The Fairphone 5 is made with more than 70% fair or recycled materials, including Fairtrade gold and recycled plastic, contributing to a responsible electronics industry. Longevity: This … Read more
Comparison tourist sustainable labels:
How complete are Green-Key, EU Ecolabel, Sustonics, Somturism ?
How easy are the processes ?
What does it cost?
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.
You may not be surprised to learn that, on average, each additional comfort star creates more emissions. But should the difference be so great ?
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 Recent EU article claims there will be more tourism in Europe due to global warming. Really?
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. 6). After logging into your account, you can select what you think best suits your needs and the expectations of potential guests in the Cancellation Policy section of the Dashboard. … Read more
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.
