欧盟反漂绿新规生效，部分生态标签或难存续
欧盟《赋能消费者绿色转型指令》（EmpCo）于周日生效，旨在打击未经证实的可持续性声明。该法规适用于所有面向欧盟消费者的企业，无论其注册地是否在欧盟境内。旅游与酒店业的可持续发展负责人对此表示欢迎，认为其提升了透明度与一致性。EmpCo禁止模糊笼统的用语和基于抵消的“碳中和”表述；若企业提出未来气候目标，必须提供实现计划；同时收紧可持续性标签规则，标签须基于第三方验证的相关认证或由公共机构设立。法规还涵盖比较工具和酒店生态标签。
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China Tourism News 'Disposable Clothing' Trend Raises Questions About Travel Fashion Consumption
As the travel season approaches, 'disposable clothing' has become a hot search term on social media, referring to cheap clothes bought specifically for travel and discarded or resold after one or two wears. This consumption is driven by scene-based and image-based needs but raises quality concerns and resource waste. Data from the China Association of Circular Economy shows China discards over 20 million tons of textiles annually, with many low-priced fast fashion items used fewer than three times. Producing one ordinary cotton shirt consumes 2,700 liters of water. In 2026, the Ministry of Commerce and nine other departments issued a notice promoting green consumption. The article suggests…
China Tourism News China's National Tourism Standardization Committee Opens Call for International Tourism Standard Pr…
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Skift Feed Intrepid's Chairman on the Climate Cost His Rivals Sidestep
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European Commission Press Corner Joint Declaration on Relations Between EU and Greenland
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JTB Group Newsroom JTB and Orix Hotel Management Jointly Host Kids Job Challenge
Orix Hotel Management and JTB announced the first joint hosting of the 'Tsunagu Hagukumu Tourism Kids Job Challenge' from October 10 to December 19, 2026, across 12 prefectures in Japan. The program offers about 50 types of job experiences related to local tourism, aiming to foster children's interest in the tourism industry and promote sustainable tourism.
PhocusWire All News Vio Travel could automate 99% of bookings, but keeps 1% human judgment
Vio Travel is a destination management company (DMC) that combines direct supplier contracts across 15 destinations with a real-time pricing platform, helping agents build multi-country itineraries quickly. It became the first DMC in Asia certified under the Preferred by Nature Standard for Sustainable Travel Activities, with its Indonesia operations 100% compliant. Co-CEOs state that technology could automate 99% of the booking journey, but retaining 1% human judgment is crucial.
Booking.com Newsroom Booking.com Highlights 'Destination Dupes' to Combat Overtourism
Booking.com released a report revealing that 29% of travelers are interested in alternative destinations offering a similar experience to well-known spots, and 44% of those seeking less-crowded places are motivated to avoid contributing to overtourism. The report recommends alternatives such as Paros for Santorini and Favignana for Ibiza.
PhocusWire All News Travalyst CEO on sustainable travel data and AI
Julie Cheetham, six months into her role as CEO of Travalyst, spoke with PhocusWire. She noted that despite global conflict and economic pressure, C-suite commitment to sustainability is increasing. The Travel Impact Model, developed with Google, has been shown in over 160 billion searches, indicating travelers prefer sustainable options when price and routing are similar. She also discussed AI's role in dispersing tourists and multimodal trip planning.
Expedia Group Newsroom Expedia Launches Trails Fund to Protect Travel Destinations
Expedia Group announced the Expedia Trails Fund, a multi-year commitment to restore, protect, and future-proof trails, parks, and coastlines. Initial projects include partnerships with The Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy, and Trust for Public Land, with $4.3 million in grants supporting 11 projects, benefiting over 1 million visits annually.