The German hotel that banned Nutella — and what it reveals about green travel’s biggest problem
If you’re a guest at the Villa Orange in Frankfurt, Germany, you may have one question at breakfast: “Where’s the Nutella?”
SUSTAINABILITY
In Germany’s Eifel region, sustaining memories and nature (and a volcano or two)
The air grows heavy as you ascend the narrow, winding staircase of the Vogelsang-Turm, an observation tower with commanding views of Urftsee and Eifel National Park in western Germany.
How the Sydney Opera House became a symbol of sustainability (and an even bigger tourist attraction)
The Sydney Opera House is more than just an architectural marvel. It’s more than the gleaming white sails that grace postcards, Instagram feeds, and travel documentaries. It’s more than the iconic backdrop to Australia’s New Year’s Eve fireworks.
Can an airport really become green? Christchurch Airport is trying
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.
Could New Zealand become the biggest conservation project on Earth?
On a hilltop overlooking New Zealand’s lush Whanganui River, Dan Steele is thinking about the future. Not just his future or the future of his sprawling ranch, Blue Duck Station. He’s thinking about all of New Zealand.
What’s car shaming, and how do you avoid it on your next road trip?
There’s nothing like a road trip this summer — if you can get past the shame of it.
How Auckland’s green transformation is shifting from sustainability to regeneration
Forget sustainable tourism. In forward-looking destinations like New Zealand, it’s all about regenerative tourism.
How Air New Zealand’s bold sustainability experiment could make your next flight greener
Say the word “sustainable” around an airline executive, and they’ll probably try to change the subject. That’s because green air travel is a distant dream. But not for Air New Zealand.
In Qatar, a quiet search for sustainable tourism
When it comes to sustainability, you might not expect much from Qatar, a place that air-conditions its soccer stadiums, parks, and even outdoor malls.
Rooftop gardens, recycled linens: Inside Istanbul’s green tourism renaissance
Sustainability is everywhere at the Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus. It’s in the food and in the recycling program — and it’s even in the linens.