Articles tagged “social impact”

Tour Operators

Intrepid’s New ‘Impact Officer’ Promises Enhanced Focus on Diversity and Inclusion

The adventure travel company's appointment of Payton Iheme as an impact officer is a bet that responsible tourism will resonate among its customers.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 months ago

Intrepid’s New ‘Impact Officer’ Promises Enhanced Focus on Diversity and Inclusion
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Tourism

Q&A: Spain Launches Global Dialogue on Sustainable Tourism With New Series

Spain's tourism strategy is shifting from volume to value as the country prioritizes ecological and social integrity over visitor numbers to maintain its competitive edge. Turespaña is facilitating this shift by launching a new series to spark a global conversation on sustainable tourism practices.

Turespaña + Skift | 2 months ago

Q&A: Spain Launches Global Dialogue on Sustainable Tourism With New Series

Hotels

Six Rosewood Hotels Aim to Blend Luxury Travel With Positive Social Impact

Can you combine indulgence with making a meaningful difference? Rosewood believes it will at a half-dozen of its ultra-luxury hotels.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Six Rosewood Hotels Aim to Blend Luxury Travel With Positive Social Impact
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Hotels

Hotelbeds Has Big Ambitions for Its Environmental, Social, and Governance Goals

Leading bedbank Hotelbeds is paving the way forward as more businesses respond to consumer and stakeholder demand to level up on social and environmental responsibilities.

Hotelbeds + Skift | 3 years ago

Hotelbeds Has Big Ambitions for Its Environmental, Social, and Governance Goals
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Hotels

Skift Destinations & Sustainability Summit Video: How Hotels Can Create Positive Social Change

In this video, we hear from Brune Poirson, chief sustainability officer of Accor Group, in discussion with Matt Heidkamp, head of creative strategy at Skift, on how hotels can create lasting positive social impact in travel’s new era.

Accor Group + Skift | 3 years ago

Skift Destinations & Sustainability Summit Video: How Hotels Can Create Positive Social Change

Hotels

Hilton Sets Lofty Sustainable Tourism Goals: Will It Matter?

Hilton's goals are both lofty and commendable, and it's clear from the data that travelers do care about sustainability and having a positive social impact. But is caring enough to translate into real action? That's the even bigger challenge.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 6 years ago

Hilton Sets Lofty Sustainable Tourism Goals: Will It Matter?
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Cruises

Video: Fathom President Talks Travel and the Human Connection

In a world as uncertain as today, social impact travel movements are more necessary than ever. During Skift Global Forum 2016, Fathom President Tara Russell delved into the importance of creating experiences for travelers that center around the social interactions.

SkiftX + Skift | 8 years ago

Video: Fathom President Talks Travel and the Human Connection