https://www.bizcommunity.com/417/787.html Rest of Africa Tourism, Travel & Hospitality news 15 Responsible Tourism news - Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/417/787.html en-us Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:07:39 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/787/192510.html Emirates has made a network-wide commitment to reduce single-use plastics on board its aircraft. All plastic straws, plastic swizzle sticks and stirrers will be replaced with eco-friendly alternatives by the end of the year. From August, plastic bags used for inflight retail purchases will also be replaced with paper bags. These initiatives will remove an estimated 81.7 million single-use plastic items from landfill each year. 1-192510 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Responsible Tourism Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/787/191568.html In an effort to spread the message of sustainability and make a positive impact on local communities, Emirates has given its old advertising billboards in South Africa a new lease of life, transforming the PVC Flex material into hundreds of school bags which were donated to students of Emfundisweni Primary School in Alexandra. 1-191568 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 13:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Responsible Tourism Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/787/188131.html The 2019 African Responsible Tourism Awards have selected 36 tourism organisations to compete in this year's awards ceremony to be held on Wednesday, 10 April 2019 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. 1-188131 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 10:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Responsible Tourism Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/373/187164.html SA Tourism has announced that the 2019 Africa's Travel Indaba will be rescheduled, after the president confirmed 8 May as the date of the country's general election. This falls directly within the dates scheduled for the indaba: May 6 to 9. 1-187164 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 10:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Responsible Tourism Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/747/186643.html Tribal Tourist has launched a new website to provide travellers with an easy way to find and book tours and activities; and promote responsible adventure travel in Africa. Travellers can choose from adventures in several categories including safaris, cultural experiences, social adventures for single travellers, family trips and water-based activities. 1-186643 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 09:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Responsible Tourism Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/787/181151.html Owing to the tourism and hospitality industries positive contribution to economies across the globe, it has become essential for hotels and business to take the necessary steps to implementing sustainable programmes to manage waste management. 1-181151 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 14:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Responsible Tourism Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/787/177094.html The phenomenon of kangaroo selfies hit the headlines earlier this month when several tourists were injured while feeding wild kangaroos in Lake Macquarie, north of Sydney. They may have wanted a memorable holiday snap, but ended up with rather more than they bargained for. 1-177094 Wed, 16 May 2018 10:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Responsible Tourism Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/373/168373.html BRASILIA, Brazil - The craze for tourists taking selfies alongside wild animals, then posting on Instagram is fueling cruel treatment of iconic species in the Amazon, activists warn. 1-168373 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 13:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Responsible Tourism Rest of Africa