Leadership before labels: Beachcomber’s blueprint for responsible hospitality
How Beachcomber CEO Stéphane Poupinel de Valencé is turning personal conviction into business strategy, disciplined sustainability performance and a lasting contribution to Mauritius.
Are your sustainability claims ready for the Empowering Consumers Directive?
A new EarthCheck Research Institute paper explores what the Empowering Consumers Directive means for tourism organisations and destinations, why the new rules matter beyond Europe and how organisations can prepare for their introduction from 27 September 2026.
EarthCheck and RCI partnership extends building performance support for members across Asia Pacific
The partnership connects EarthCheck benchmarking and certification with specialist building performance audits, operational advice and continuous monitoring.
Destination North Coast NSW raises the bar for sustainable event leadership
Coffs Coast, 28 July 2026 – Destination North Coast NSW has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible event management, with its annual North Coast Tourism Symposium and Regional Tourism Awards achieving recognition through EarthCheck’s Sustainable Event Management System (SEMS) for the second consecutive year.
From policy to practice: How Mexico is turning its sustainability ambitions into verified outcomes
Mexico’s national tourism strategy has placed sustainability at its centre. For the country’s tourism operators, destinations and communities, that commitment is already taking shape on the ground.
ICCA Supports Global Research Collaboration to Measure the Real Impact of Business Events
In partnership with EarthCheck and Constellar, venue operator of Singapore EXPO, the initiative advances sustainability impact measurement and spotlights Singapore as a global case study.
EarthCheck develops ESG Toolkit to support Queensland tourism businesses
EarthCheck has partnered with the Queensland Government to develop a new ESG Toolkit for Tourism, designed to help operators understand, measure and improve their environmental, social and governance performance.
ICCA and EarthCheck announce strategic sustainability partnership at the 64th ICCA Congress
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and EarthCheck have announced a landmark sustainability partnership at the 64th ICCA Congress in Porto, marking a significant shift in how the global business events community approaches climate action.
FC Porto Museum and Estádio do Dragão achieve EarthCheck Silver Certification
World-class sporting destinations FC Porto Museum and Estádio do Dragão have achieved EarthCheck Silver Certified status, marking a major sustainability milestone for Portugal’s sport and tourism sectors.
EarthCheck expands presence in Asia with new Japan office in partnership with RCI Sustainability Group
Japan’s tourism story has always been one of balance – ancient traditions beside neon skylines, calm temples shadowed by bold design. Now, that story is taking a sustainable turn.
Brisbane 2032: Where health, culture and sustainability meet, a thought starter
In 2032, Brisbane (and South-East Queensland) will welcome the world for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, but the impact and legacy of the Games will not just be that which is played out on the sports fields. An equally important impact will be that which is played out in theatres, on riverbanks, in parks, and in the cultural spaces that will play host to the Cultural Olympiad – the parallel celebration of art, identity, and expression that has long accompanied the Games.
Prestige with purpose: How The Goring is training for tomorrow
For over a century, The Goring has defined the art of luxury in London. Nestled in Belgravia since 1910 and still owned by its founding family, the hotel has hosted royalty, dignitaries, and discerning travellers from around the world. With its Michelin-starred dining and timeless English charm, The Goring is a symbol of heritage and excellence.
