Banyan Tree Marine Lab serves as ‘home of conservation’ in Maldives for 19 years
The inauguration of the Banyan Tree Marine Lab in 2004 marked a significant milestone as the first resort-based establishment in the Maldives dedicated to safeguard the natural environment and marine ecosystem. Operating under the guiding philosophy of conservation, restoration, education, and research while catering to both Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Dhawa Ihuru, formerly known as […]
Maldives named world’s most sustainable country
New research has revealed the countries leading the race to net zero, with the Maldives among the countries leading the transition. The study, conducted by experts at DriveElectric, analysed the annual emissions, GDP and net zero targets to determine the countries that will reach net zero first, as well as the world’s worst offenders. By 2030, […]
Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives earns Travelife Gold certification
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coco Bodu Hithi resort has earned the prestigious Travelife Gold certification for its sustainability efforts. Travelife is an international certification system that promotes sustainability within the tourism industry by monitoring social and environmental impacts. “This achievement is celebrated by each and every associate on our team! Coco Bodu Hithi is the ideal retreat for the […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli celebrates renewed Green Globe Certification
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli resort has received Green Globe certification for the second consecutive year. This year, the resort once again met the requirements set by Green Globe, and achieved an exceptional compliance score of 85 per cent. Green Globe is the global certification for sustainable tourism. Membership is reserved for companies and organisations that are committed […]
UN declares 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has approved the adoption of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.
Green Globe Certification awarded to Jumeirah Dhevanafushi
Jumeirah Dhevanafushi has recently been awarded the internationally renowned Green Globe Certification. The GGC is the world’s most well-known sustainability stamp for the tourism industry.
UN General Assembly adopts resolution recognising contribution of sustainable tourism
The UN General Assembly on January 14 adopted by consensus a milestone resolution entitled “Promotion of sustainable tourism, including ecotourism, for poverty eradication and environment protection.” The resolution recognizes the contribution of sustainable tourism to poverty eradication, development, and protection of biodiversity, according to a press release from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
