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A Swedish investor is bringing a net-zero carbon wellness resort to central Vietnam, combining luxury tourism with renewable energy. The project could create 300 jobs while setting a new standard for eco-conscious travel in Southeast Asia.
A quiet village in Odisha has transformed into an eco-friendly adventure destination where visitors can kayak down the Nagavali River, trek through cashew plantations, and experience rural life without sacrificing sustainability. The resort employs locals and sources organic produce while protecting 500 trees across 30 acres.
Saudi Arabia is transforming the pristine Farasan Islands into a world-class tourism destination with $145 million in new hotels, resorts, and infrastructure. The 28-project development plan aims to rival top Red Sea destinations while creating thousands of jobs for local communities.
Opening a sustainable hotel in Mexico's most isolated coastal regions sounds dreamy, but it requires building water systems from scratch, managing owl mascots, and sometimes running out of toilet paper. Two resort founders share how they turned infrastructure nightmares into thriving eco-retreats that prove sustainable tourism works.
In land-hungry Goa, the Navelkar family could have built a 130-room resort. Instead, they created just seven villas across eight forested acres without cutting a single tree.
The iconic Cal Neva Resort, where Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, and JFK once stayed, is getting a $298 million makeover after sitting empty since 2013. The Lake Tahoe Proper Resort and Casino will preserve Hollywood's golden era glamour while bringing new life to the historic property.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed just opened a stunning new eco-lodge at Dendi Crater Lake, signaling Ethiopia's commitment to sustainable tourism as a cornerstone of national growth. The project protects nature while empowering local communities.
A luxury eco-resort in French Polynesia has turned paradise into a conservation powerhouse, protecting over 120,000 sea turtle hatchlings in just ten years. By combining tourism with science, they're proving that protecting nature can also protect jobs and local economies.
Hotels across Europe are adding padel courts as luxury resorts turn the fastest-growing racquet sport into a complete vacation experience. With 35 million players worldwide and courts up 15% in a year, destinations from Spain to Sweden now blend competitive play with beachside relaxation.
A massive spherical building three times bigger than the Las Vegas Sphere promises to recreate the experience of walking on the Moon. The resort could welcome visitors as early as 2032 with its simulated lunar surface.
A luxury resort in Montenegro is reopening after a five-year closure, with a new agreement giving residents free access to two of three nearby beaches. The deal also secures state profit-sharing and protects parkland from future development.
Travelers across Europe are ditching traditional beach breaks for active holidays built around training, recovery, and movement. From Olympic pools in Fuerteventura to yoga retreats in Greece, sports resorts are reshaping how people vacation.
Saudi Arabia's Amaala resort has been named among the world's leading wellness developments by the Global Wellness Institute for its regenerative tourism approach. The Red Sea destination will cap visitors at 500,000 annually while running entirely on renewable energy. ---
Australian consumers are demanding better environmental labeling after researchers found real solutions are emerging to fix confusing "green" marketing claims. Experts say standardized eco-ratings could soon help shoppers make planet-friendly choices in seconds.
Vietnam has joined countries like New Zealand, Thailand, and Costa Rica in making sustainable tourism a national priority, protecting natural wonders while growing its economy. The nation aims to welcome 25 million international visitors in 2026 through eco-conscious travel policies that benefit local communities.
Vietnam is transforming its tourism industry with eco-friendly travel experiences, responding to 81% of travelers now choosing destinations based on sustainability. Over 70 hotels and tour operators have already earned green certifications, offering everything from sea turtle protection trips to net-zero carbon adventures.
Saudi Arabia is transforming the sacred region of Makkah into a sustainable eco-tourism destination, adding desert wilderness parks to its spiritual heritage. The initiative balances environmental conservation with adventure travel as part of the nation's ambitious Vision 2030 plan.
Ethiopia just unveiled Haro Dandi Lodge near a volcanic crater lake, combining sustainable tourism with economic opportunity for local communities. The new eco-friendly facility is part of the country's plan to transform tourism into a major economic driver while protecting natural heritage.
Bacalar Lagoon in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula is home to stromatolites, ancient life forms that existed 10,000 years ago, but an 800% tourism surge threatens this hidden jewel. Now scientists and local eco-lodges are showing visitors how to explore this wonder without destroying it.
A new Hawaiian luau at Ko Olina Resort is bringing 166 jobs and $10 million in local investment to the community. The Hawaiian Council's massive project includes plans for a second production later this year.
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