Sustainable Travel

Havila Voyages, a Norway-based cruise line, announced “groundbreaking” plans to operate its first climate-neutral cruise early this fall. With the goal of using 100% biogas and the ships’ large battery packs, Havila Voyages is finalizing planning a voyage along the historic coastal route from Bergen to Kirkenes. The cruise line intends to expand this program across its four sustainable ships.

More than three-quarters of Virtuoso travel advisors have observed more interest among their clients in booking sustainable travel experiences when compared to five years ago. In developing its sustainability initiatives, Virtuoso determined three pillars it would focus on: supporting local economies, protecting the planet and celebrating culture—which, in that order, are of most to least importance according to Virtuoso clients.

Tella Thera—whose name stems from Tellus, the ancient Roman goddess of the Earth, and the Greek words “therós” (summer) and “therismós” (harvest)—is a new, nature-inspired resort located in northwest Crete.

With the latest COVID-19 variation sweeping through Africa, Joss Kent, CEO of luxury travel and sustainable tourism champion, andBeyond, argues now is the time to put the lessons learned throughout the pandemic to work in creating a travel industry that is increasingly more purposeful and sustainable.

“Privacy is the New Ultimate Luxury”. That was one of the top insights concluded in a survey conducted in January of consumers from seven countries, including Australia, to gauge their sentiment towards travel.