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Are these up-and-coming sustainable cities worth visiting?

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 by Christopher Elliott

When Daniel Anderson stepped off an electric ferry in Oslo, he braced for the usual urban cacophony. It never came. 

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taipei luxury hotels

In Taipei, luxury hotels are leading a green travel revolution

January 4, 2026December 27, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

The first time you hear Für Elise from the street below, you might think it’s an ice cream truck. But in the Taipei twilight, a different kind of vehicle is rolling down the road – it’s a garbage truck playing that catchy classic. 

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To see Kokomo's Christmas trees, you have to dive into the South Pacific. These trees aren't decorated with tinsel or lights. They're rebar skeletons suspended in the gentle currents of the Great Astrolabe Reef, covered in fragments of living coral.

Why is a five-star resort in Fiji planting metal Christmas trees underwater?

December 20, 2025December 20, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

To see Kokomo’s Christmas trees, you have to dive into the South Pacific.

These trees aren’t decorated with tinsel or lights. They’re rebar skeletons suspended in the gentle currents of the Great Astrolabe Reef, covered in fragments of living coral.

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Tokyo isn’t reinventing sustainability—it’s refining it. From Blueground’s eco-conscious apartments to the Palace Hotel’s circular kitchen model and kintsugi workshops, the city is quietly embedding green values into everyday tourism. Rooted in mottainai, Japan’s centuries-old waste-not philosophy, these efforts blend cultural heritage with climate-conscious design to make Tokyo a global model of responsible travel.

Green apartments, carbon-neutral hotels: How Tokyo is becoming a sustainable destination

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

In an oversized, wood-paneled boardroom with a view of Tokyo’s Imperial Palace, Tsubasa Yokote is trying to explain the city’s approach to sustainable tourism. And it’s not easy.

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Discover Christchurch Airport's two-decade journey to become a sustainability leader in the aviation industry, from cutting emissions to embracing green technologies and circular economy principles.

Can an airport really become green? Christchurch Airport is trying

December 2, 2025June 21, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Can an airport be sustainable? Before you answer that question, step outside any terminal and catch a whiff of burning jet fuel — a searing, earthy odor that reminds you air travel is one of the most carbon-intensive industries on the planet. 

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Auckland, New Zealand, is leading the way in regenerative tourism, focusing on environmental restoration and community engagement. From planting native trees at Velskov Forest Farm to conservation efforts on Tiritiri Matangi Island, discover how local initiatives are transforming tourism into a force for good in the environment.

How Auckland’s green transformation is shifting from sustainability to regeneration

May 26, 2025May 10, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Forget sustainable tourism. In forward-looking destinations like New Zealand, it’s all about regenerative tourism.

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