Swedish European Capital of Culture joins the EarthCheck Sustainable Destinations program

With world-class museums and universities, Umeå is the cultural capital of northern Sweden – and elected the European Capital of Culture in 2014 – with magnificent wilderness on its doorstep. Umeå is also a part of the extensive northern Sami landscape Sápmi.
Mexico’s UNESCO Biosphere of Sierra Gorda joins the EarthCheck Sustainable Destinations program.

In a first for North America, the UNESCO Biosphere of Sierra Gorda has become the first National Park in Mexico to join the EarthCheck Sustainable Destinations program.
Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay joins the EarthCheck Sustainable Destinations program.

The internationally acclaimed Gardens by the Bay has become the first destination in Singapore to join the EarthCheck Sustainable Destinations program.
Lucindale breaks ground on eco-friendly Albany Creek community, Riverfront.

Ultra-modern luxury homes created with the community and environment as a priority.
Scenic Rim responds to climate change risks and COVID recovery

One of Queensland’s most celebrated regions, the Scenic Rim, has partnered with EarthCheck to protect one of its most valuable resources and assist tourism operators to recovery from natural disasters.
IHCL fosters energy conservation in India

To celebrate National Energy Conservation Day, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has reinforced its commitment towards energy conservation and spreading awareness about energy efficiency.
EarthCheck partners with innovative addressing technology what3words

EarthCheck has partnered with global addressing technology, what3words, to help its sustainable partners list travel experiences, event activities, and locations accurately and conveniently.
Glasgow benchmarks its destination performance with EarthCheck

Glasgow celebrates being awarded EarthCheck Benchmarked Community status, confirming the city’s vision to develop a strong circular and regenerative economy.
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich receives EarthCheck Gold certification

Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich is the first Kempinski hotel worldwide to receive Gold certification from EarthCheck.
Three in five travel consumers seek out responsible tourism operators as ethical travel goes mainstream: global poll

More than three in five international leisure travellers (62%) are now actively seeking out tourism operators that adhere to responsible standards when they go on vacation, a new global survey for tourism brand consultancy Twenty31 has revealed.
Crystalbrook joins with EarthCheck on sustainability crusade

The sustainability-focused hotel group has aligned with the education and research body to improve its own operations and contribute to wider industry action.
Tourism for inclusive growth

On World Tourism Day, we recognize the power and potential of tourism to advance prosperity and drive inclusive, sustainable development.