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earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 3h

#UNTourism Announces #BestTourismVillages 2025! 52 #Communities Leading #Tourism for #Rural #Development www.untourism.int/news/un-tour... #sdg11 #sdg12 #UNWTO #UN #BTV

UN Tourism Announces Best Tourism Villages 2025: 52 Communities Leading Tourism for Rural Development

From Koyasan in Japan to Chamarel in Mauritius, Bled in Slovenia, Carlos Pellegrini in Argentina, and Masfout in the United Arab Emirates, 52 newly recognized Best Tourism Villages from 29 countries s...

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earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 3h

Target #2050: #European #cities want #sustainble #tourism - that balances the #environmental, #economic & #social dimensions > the message on the 2nd day of the #GlobalTourismForum, a key annual meeting of stakeholders from around the world. www.euronews.com/travel/2025/... #sdg12 #sdg11 #GTF

European cities want 'balanced' tourism that works for their citizens

Local governments are warning that the tourism industry's rapid growth is putting pressure on infrastructure, causing pollution levels to rise and reducing the quality of life for residents. Can Europ...

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earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 8h

#Tourism industry leaders, experts & #environmental advocates call for greater #collaboration to position #Oman as a #yearround global & #MICE #destination while ensuring #sustainable growth & #heritage #conservation. zawya.com/en/economy/g... #MiddleEast #SDG12 #Sustainability #strategy

Industry leaders chart path for sustainable tourism in Oman

Oman is charting an ambitious course to position itself as a premier global destination

earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 1d

#SLoveNia is a jewel in #Europe's #responsibletourism & #sustainability. #Why’s its sustainable #tourism booming & what about #climate-friendly + #regenerativetourism next? via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/indrab... #sdg12 #EU #IFeelSlovenia #mountains #plastic

Why Slovenia’s Sustainable Tourism Industry Is Booming

Slovenia has been developing its sustainable tourism industry through long-term commitment, ecological awareness and continuous stakeholder management.

earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 1d

Grassroots movement to #rewild #EastAnglia goes national: Setup by 3 ‘#ecoanxious’ farmers, #WildEast has created #UK-wide version of pledge to encourage people to restore #nature
www.theguardian.com/environment/... #rewilding #SDG15 #lifeonland #land #biodiversity #conservation #regenerative #regen

‘Next great leap’: grassroots movement to wild East Anglia goes national

Set up by three ‘eco-anxious’ farmers, WildEast has created UK-wide version of pledge to encourage people to restore nature

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earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 1d

#TravelTuesday✨
Did you see/hear #Diwali fireworks last night?🎆

It got me thinking about immersing in #India #Himalayan #culture🙏
With life in the #heart & soul of charming hillside #communities💚
In #guesthouses owned, managed & benefitting them🌄
🖱️ www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-...

#TravelTuesday #Travel #India #Diwali #Himalayas #Himalayan #Hiking #Trekking #Mountains #VillageWays #Himalayan #Culture #Hospitality #Cultural #Communities #Birding #Birdwatching #Holi #Diwali #Anwals #Transhumance #AdventureTravel #SustainableTravel #HimalayanTrekking #HikingAdventures #CommunityTourism #TravelInspiration #IndiaTravel #ResponsibleTourism #IncredibleIndia

earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 1d

#TravelTuesday ✨
Did you see/hear #Diwali #fireworks last night? 🎆

It got me thinking about #hiking in the #Himalayas 🥾
#Trekking gentle routes, staying #village to village🏡
From wooded valleys 🌲to sweeping, unrivalled views of #mountain peaks 🏔️

👀 www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-...

#TravelTuesday #Travel #India #Diwali #Himalayas #Himalayan #Hiking #Trekking #Mountains #VillageWays #Himalayan #Culture #Hospitality #Cultural #Communities #Birding #Birdwatching #Holi #Diwali #Anwals #Transhumance #AdventureTravel #SustainableTravel #HimalayanTrekking #HikingAdventures #CommunityTourism #TravelInspiration #IndiaTravel #ResponsibleTourism #IncredibleIndia

earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 1d

#TravelTuesday ✨Who saw or heard fireworks last night?🎆

#Experience local #cultural festivities in the #Himalayas!🎉
#Birding 🐦 #Holi 🌈 next year’s #Diwali 🪔 or #walking with the #Anwals #transhumance #shepherds 🐑 seasonally moving flocks 🌄
www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-...
#IncredibleIndia

#TravelTuesday #Travel #India #Diwali #Himalayas #Himalayan #Hiking #Trekking #Mountains #VillageWays #Himalayan #Culture #Hospitality #Cultural #Communities #Birding #Birdwatching #Holi #Diwali #Anwals #Transhumance #AdventureTravel #SustainableTravel #HimalayanTrekking #HikingAdventures #CommunityTourism #TravelInspiration #IndiaTravel #ResponsibleTourism #IncredibleIndia

earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 1d

#TravelTuesday✨
Who saw/heard #Diwali fireworks last night?🎆

It got me thinking about immersing in #India #Himalayan #culture🙏
With life in the heart & soul of charming hillside #communities 💚
In guest houses owned, managed & benefitting them 🌿

🖱️ www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-...
#Himalayas

#TravelTuesday #Travel #India #Diwali #Himalayas #Himalayan #Hiking #Trekking #Mountains #VillageWays #Himalayan #Culture #Hospitality #Cultural #Communities #Birding #Birdwatching #Holi #Diwali #Anwals #Transhumance #AdventureTravel #SustainableTravel #HimalayanTrekking #HikingAdventures #CommunityTourism #TravelInspiration #IndiaTravel #ResponsibleTourism #IncredibleIndia

earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 1d

#TravelTuesday ✨
Who saw or heard #Diwali #fireworks last night? 🎆

It got me thinking about #hiking in the #Himalayas 🥾
#Trekking gentle routes, staying #village to village🏡
From wooded valleys 🌲to sweeping, unrivalled views of #mountain peaks 🏔️

👀 www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-...
#India

#TravelTuesday #Travel #India #Diwali #Himalayas #Himalayan #Hiking #Trekking #Mountains #VillageWays #Himalayan #Culture #Hospitality #Cultural #Communities #Birding #Birdwatching #Holi #Diwali #Anwals #Transhumance #AdventureTravel #SustainableTravel #HimalayanTrekking #HikingAdventures #CommunityTourism #TravelInspiration #IndiaTravel #ResponsibleTourism #IncredibleIndia

earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 2d

International Centre for #ResponsibleTourism - #ICRTGlobal - shines a light on best practice in #tourism industry in first #Europe-focused #awards (#EarthChangers Vicky was a judge)
www.eureporter.co/tourism/2025... #betterplaces #bettertourism #SDG12

Annual awards shine a light on best practice in tourism industry

A leading annual tourism awards event aims to “shine a light” on those in the industry flying the flag for sustainability. The ceremony, held on the final day of the European Week of Regions and Citie...

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earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 2d

‘Contract that never was’ adds twist to scientist’s fight over #Everglades #restoration project to address algal blooms that threaten drinking #water, plague #beaches stench & cause $billions damage to #Florida’s vast #tourism economy
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#SDG6 #SDG14 #SDG15

‘Contract that never was’ adds twist to scientist’s fight over Everglades project

A legal saga stemming from a water quality project saw Tom Van Lent briefly jailed in a case brought by allies of DeSantis

www.theguardian.com

earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 2d

#MondayMotivation: "Sometimes the most #productive thing you can do is relax"🦥#MarkBlack, #motivational speaker, heart & double-lung transplant recipient, #coach & #author, on #resilience, #wellness, & #worklife #balance.

#InternationalSlothDay #BeMoreSloth
📸 www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-...

#MondayMotivation #InternationalSlothDay
#MotivationMonday #motivationalquote #quoteoftheday #SlothDay #MarkBlack #sloth #instaquote #author #speaker #coach #worklifebalance #balance #rest #productivity #relax #bemoresloth #wellbeing #wellness #retreat #resilience #renewal #travel #instatravel #sustainable #holiday #CostaRica #puravida #EarthChangers

earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 2d

#MotivationMonday: #BeMoreSloth

#Sustainable success requires intentional #rest, #renewal & #balance

Consider a #holiday - here in #CostaRica!
www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-...

Where would you like to hang out for #wellbeing?
Ask us for #positiveimpact #travel.

#InternationalSlothDay #Sloth

#MondayMotivation #InternationalSlothDay
#MotivationMonday #motivationalquote #quoteoftheday #SlothDay #MarkBlack #sloth #instaquote #author #speaker #coach #worklifebalance #balance #rest #productivity #relax #bemoresloth #wellbeing #wellness #retreat #resilience #renewal #travel #instatravel #sustainable #holiday #CostaRica #puravida #EarthChangers

earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 2d

#MondayMotivation #InternationalSlothDay!

Taking time to #rest is not laziness, but a strategic part of #productivity!
#Sustainable success requires intentional #rest & #renewal.

Be more #sloth, #balance... consider a #holiday -here in #CostaRica!
www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-...
#wellbeing

#MondayMotivation #InternationalSlothDay
#MotivationMonday #motivationalquote #quoteoftheday #SlothDay #MarkBlack #sloth #instaquote #author #speaker #coach #worklifebalance #balance #rest #productivity #relax #bemoresloth #wellbeing #wellness #retreat #resilience #renewal #travel #instatravel #sustainable #holiday #CostaRica #puravida #EarthChangers

earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 2d

#MondayMotivation: "Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax"~#MarkBlack, #motivational #speaker, heart & double-lung transplant recipient, #coach & #author, on topics like #resilience, #wellness, & #worklifebalance.

#InternationalSlothDay
www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-...

#MondayMotivation #InternationalSlothDay
#MotivationMonday #motivationalquote #quoteoftheday #SlothDay #MarkBlack #sloth #instaquote #author #speaker #coach #worklifebalance #balance #rest #productivity #relax #bemoresloth #wellbeing #wellness #retreat #resilience #renewal #travel #instatravel #sustainable #holiday #CostaRica #puravida #EarthChangers

earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 4d

#InTheNews re. #sustainable #travel #tourism & #development
7/ #Conservation: Vitally, it must be #sustainable, not just for #nature but includes #communities & #humanrights > How #ecotourism is growing & attracting investment in #SaudiArabia www.arabnews.com/node/2619285... #sdg12 #sdg15

How ecotourism is growing and attracting investment in Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH: Ecotourism has gained significant traction in recent years as more people become aware of the environmental impact of their travel choices. The growing trend of ecotourism presented a unique o...

www.arabnews.com

earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 4d

#Climate: #Overconsumption & ruin: before & after images visualise how #tech could harm our #planet.
From #Venice to the #IguazuFalls, an exhibition in #London
www.theguardian.com/environment/... #climatecrisis #art #culture

Overconsumption and ruin: before and after images visualise how tech could harm our planet

From Venice to the Iguazu Falls, an exhibition in London illustrates the hidden cost of our gadgets and devices

www.theguardian.com

earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 5d

❗ This #InternationalDayForTheEradicationOfPoverty...

🧒 20%: children, one in five, live in extreme #poverty: disproportionately affected vs 10% total population (#UNICEF, World Bank)

❓ #DidYouKnow your #travel can help be a solution?! 🙌
🌏 www.earth-changers.com/purpose/end-...
#sdg1

#EndPoverty #SDG1 #SDGs #InternationalDayForTheEradicationOfPoverty #DidYouKnow
#EradicatePoverty #PovertyAwareness #GlobalGoals #NoChildLeftBehind #LeaveNoOneBehind #ChildProtection #SDG8 #DecentWork #SustainableDevelopment #TravelForChange #PositiveImpact #TourismForGood #WorldChange #Empower #ImpactTravel #ChangeMakers #MakeADifference #SocialJustice #HumanRights #People #Planet #Purpose #FridayVibes #BetterTogether #EarthChangers

earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 5d

❗ This #InternationalDayForTheEradicationOfPoverty...

👨👩 6.5% *employed* workers & their families worldwide live in #extremepoverty – jobs don't guarantee decent living (2025, ILO)

#DidYouKnow your #tourism can help be a solution? 🙌
🌏 www.earth-changers.com/purpose/end-...
#SDG1

#EndPoverty #SDG1 #SDGs #InternationalDayForTheEradicationOfPoverty #DidYouKnow
#EradicatePoverty #PovertyAwareness #GlobalGoals #NoChildLeftBehind #LeaveNoOneBehind #ChildProtection #SDG8 #DecentWork #SustainableDevelopment #TravelForChange #PositiveImpact #TourismForGood #WorldChange #Empower #ImpactTravel #ChangeMakers #MakeADifference #SocialJustice #HumanRights #People #Planet #Purpose #FridayVibes #BetterTogether #EarthChangers

earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 5d

❓ This #EndPoverty Day, #DidYouKnow #tourism can be a solution for #sustainable #development for greater shared #wealth, #jobs, family support & #childprotection?🙌

🌏 Your #travel can help change - make sure it is #positiveimpact
www.earth-changers.com/purpose/end-...
#EradicatePoverty

#EndPoverty #SDG1 #SDGs #InternationalDayForTheEradicationOfPoverty #DidYouKnow
#EradicatePoverty #PovertyAwareness #GlobalGoals #NoChildLeftBehind #LeaveNoOneBehind #ChildProtection #SDG8 #DecentWork #SustainableDevelopment #TravelForChange #PositiveImpact #TourismForGood #WorldChange #Empower #ImpactTravel #ChangeMakers #MakeADifference #SocialJustice #HumanRights #People #Planet #Purpose #FridayVibes #BetterTogether #EarthChangers

earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 5d

❗ This #InternationalDayForTheEradicationOfPoverty...

👨👩 6.5% *employed* workers & their families worldwide live in #extremepoverty – jobs don't guarantee decent living (2025, ILO)

#DidYouKnow your #tourism can help be a solution? 🙌
🌏 www.earth-changers.com/purpose/end-...
#SDG1

#EndPoverty #SDG1 #SDGs #InternationalDayForTheEradicationOfPoverty #DidYouKnow
#EradicatePoverty #PovertyAwareness #GlobalGoals #NoChildLeftBehind #LeaveNoOneBehind #ChildProtection #SDG8 #DecentWork #SustainableDevelopment #TravelForChange #PositiveImpact #TourismForGood #WorldChange #Empower #ImpactTravel #ChangeMakers #MakeADifference #SocialJustice #HumanRights #People #Planet #Purpose #FridayVibes #BetterTogether #EarthChangers

earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 6d

🌍#FoodForThought this #WorldFoodDay & #WorldValuesDay

🍽️Did you ever #travel specifically for #food or drinks?

🍷A region for that reason, like #wine, particular #foods, even restaurants?

👉Or where would you like to savour the flavour?

Support #SDG2: www.earth-changers.com/purpose/zero...
#Values

#WorldFoodDay #WorldValuesDay #Food #Travel #Experience #FoodTravel #FoodForThought #Values #Gastronomy #Wine #Organic #Trips #FoodAndTravel #CulinaryTravel #TasteTheWorld #GlobalFlavours #SustainableFood #EatLocal #FoodLoversTravel #CulturalCuisine #TravelForGood #ImpactTravel #Travel4SDGs #SustainableTourism #ZeroHunger #SDG2 #FoodEthics #EthicalTravel

#WorldFoodDay #WorldValuesDay #Food #Travel #Experience #FoodTravel #FoodForThought #Values #Gastronomy #Wine #Organic #Trips #FoodAndTravel #CulinaryTravel #TasteTheWorld #GlobalFlavours #SustainableFood #EatLocal #FoodLoversTravel #CulturalCuisine #TravelForGood #ImpactTravel #Travel4SDGs #SustainableTourism #ZeroHunger #SDG2 #FoodEthics #EthicalTravel

#WorldFoodDay #WorldValuesDay #Food #Travel #Experience #FoodTravel #FoodForThought #Values #Gastronomy #Wine #Organic #Trips #FoodAndTravel #CulinaryTravel #TasteTheWorld #GlobalFlavours #SustainableFood #EatLocal #FoodLoversTravel #CulturalCuisine #TravelForGood #ImpactTravel #Travel4SDGs #SustainableTourism #ZeroHunger #SDG2 #FoodEthics #EthicalTravel #TravelWithPurpose #EarthChangers

#WorldFoodDay #WorldValuesDay #Food #Travel #Experience #FoodTravel #FoodForThought #Values #Gastronomy #Wine #Organic #Trips #FoodAndTravel #CulinaryTravel #TasteTheWorld #GlobalFlavours #SustainableFood #EatLocal #FoodLoversTravel #CulturalCuisine #TravelForGood #ImpactTravel #Travel4SDGs #SustainableTourism #ZeroHunger #SDG2 #FoodEthics #EthicalTravel

earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 6d

🌍🍽️What does #food mean to you in #travel?
Comfort, #culture… or #connection?💬✨

🍜A bowl of pho in Hanoi or a piece of #pizza in #Italy, food tells the story of our hosts & their place 🍕

👉What's your best #travelfood moment?

#FoodForThought #SDG2 www.earth-changers.com/purpose/zero...
#ImpactTravel

#WorldFoodDay #WorldValuesDay #Food #Travel #Experience #FoodTravel #FoodForThought #Values #Gastronomy #Wine #Organic #Trips #FoodAndTravel #CulinaryTravel #TasteTheWorld #GlobalFlavours #SustainableFood #EatLocal #FoodLoversTravel #CulturalCuisine #TravelForGood #ImpactTravel #Travel4SDGs #SustainableTourism #ZeroHunger #SDG2 #FoodEthics #EthicalTravel

#WorldFoodDay #WorldValuesDay #Food #Travel #Experience #FoodTravel #FoodForThought #Values #Gastronomy #Wine #Organic #Trips #FoodAndTravel #CulinaryTravel #TasteTheWorld #GlobalFlavours #SustainableFood #EatLocal #FoodLoversTravel #CulturalCuisine #TravelForGood #ImpactTravel #Travel4SDGs #SustainableTourism #ZeroHunger #SDG2 #FoodEthics #EthicalTravel

#WorldFoodDay #WorldValuesDay #Food #Travel #Experience #FoodTravel #FoodForThought #Values #Gastronomy #Wine #Organic #Trips #FoodAndTravel #CulinaryTravel #TasteTheWorld #GlobalFlavours #SustainableFood #EatLocal #FoodLoversTravel #CulturalCuisine #TravelForGood #ImpactTravel #Travel4SDGs #SustainableTourism #ZeroHunger #SDG2 #FoodEthics #EthicalTravel #TravelWithPurpose #EarthChangers

#WorldFoodDay #WorldValuesDay #Food #Travel #Experience #FoodTravel #FoodForThought #Values #Gastronomy #Wine #Organic #Trips #FoodAndTravel #CulinaryTravel #TasteTheWorld #GlobalFlavours #SustainableFood #EatLocal #FoodLoversTravel #CulturalCuisine #TravelForGood #ImpactTravel #Travel4SDGs #SustainableTourism #ZeroHunger #SDG2 #FoodEthics #EthicalTravel

earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 6d

#UN Tourism, #TUICare & #Cambridge University Launch “#FoodForGood” to Transform #Food Systems in #Tourism & redesign #foodinsecurity, production sourcing, serving & reuse to minimize #foodloss & #waste, give greater value in #circular value chains www.untourism.int/news/un-tour... #SDG2

UN Tourism, TUI Care Foundation and University of Cambridge Launch “Tourism Food for Good” to Transform Food Systems in Tourism

Ahead of World Food Day, UN Tourism, TUI Care Foundation and the Centre for Resilience and Sustainable Development (CRSD) of the University of Cambridge, have launched Tourism Food for Good, a new glo...

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