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Photo by: Shutterstock Recently, the Suffolk County Legislature unanimously passed Legislation aimed to thank Healthcare workers for all they have done for the residents of Suffolk County throughout the pandemic. IR 1174 Introduced by Freshman Legislator Anthony Piccirillo of Holtsville, and co-sponsored by more than five Legislators reduces the Green Key card rate for Suffolk County parks and beaches for Healthcare workers who reside in Suffolk County. The Legislation reduces the Green Key rate by 50% for those who are Healthcare workers. “Healthcare workers in Suf...

Sustainable Travel Bucket List: The Best Eco-Conscious Hiltons Around The World share this article The new Hilton Garden Inn on the remote Faroe Islands feels almost otherworldly. The entire property was built with sustainability at its core, embracing the archipelago's own sustainable tourism strategy. The hotel's commitment to sustainability starts from the top: the roof is covered in grass, allowing for ultra-efficient insulation and a building that seamlessly blends into the local environment. Inside, ultra-efficient heating systems help keep guests warm and take into account occupancy le...

How to Travel More Sustainably Don’t skimp on doing your own research, and be aware that ‘green’ certificates aren’t always all they’re cracked up to be. Credit...Gabriel Alcala April 22, 2021, 5:00 a.m. ET So you’re vaccinated and eager to — finally — plan a real summer vacation after a rough year, but you don’t want to add to the problems you might have read about: overcrowding, climate change, unfair working conditions in the tourism industry. What’s a thoughtful traveler to do? For those who want to travel responsibly, it comes down to this: You, the traveler, have to ...

20 April 2021 - Submitted by Olivia Powell Submitted by Olivia Powell on 20 April 2021 The Glasgow Convention Bureau (GCB) has announced that it has become the first convention bureau in the world to join Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency. Launched in January 2020 as a voluntary initiative to align tourism and travel with the target to cut global emissions in half by 2030, Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency recognises the tourism industry's impact on the climate as well as its potential to influence positive change. The initiative now...

 19 Apr 2021 - 9:51 As a leading international standard of excellence in environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry, the Green Key Award initiative has certified 11 hotels in Qatar since 2016. The Peninsula Doha: Mega-events like the FIFA World Cup are known to produce excitement and joy to the millions who attend and engage with them. In turn, there are numerous benefits to hosting such an event, including economically and socially.  Yet, for all the positives that such an economic boost provides, there is also associated waste, carbon emissions, an...