Playa Hotels & Resorts has created Playa Cares, its own Sustainable Management System, the implementation of which seeks to comply with the following objectives in each of the destinations where we operate: • To make optimal use of environmental resources, while maintaining essential ecological processes, helping to conserve the natural heritage and biodiversity, and effectively […]

The HIKE project, funded by the EU under the Erasmus+ program, is designed to encourage healthier lifestyles through hiking along European cultural and historical trails. Launched on 1 April 2024 and spanning 18 months, this initiative merges physical activity with cultural discovery, aiming to enrich understanding of shared heritage and cultivate a community of hiking […]

The Jamaican Awareness of Mangroves in Nature (J.A.M.I.N.) program is an immersive and experiential educational initiative designed to engage high school students and teachers in the study, restoration, and monitoring of mangrove ecosystems. The program leverages evidence-based pedagogical approaches such as project-based learning, which enables students to investigate real-world challenges and develop in-depth knowledge over […]

This pilot project is focused on showing a balance between ecosystem conservation and food production, which is both possible and necessary in today´s world. The project connects hotel associates, guests and the community to food production and to the land in a unique way. In the gardens of Hilton La Romana, organic fruits, vegetables, and […]

Hakone is a hot spring resort town rich in nature that located in the surroundings of Tokyo, only 1:30 drive away. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the city with a population of 11,000 had around 20 million visitors per year, of which three-quarters were day-visitors. Therefore, it was vital to promote attractive places and products in […]

The WEST NARA Wide Area Tourism Promotion Council is an organization comprised of eleven organizations: Ikaruga Town (the hub of the organization that is home to the World Cultural Heritage site of Horyu-ji Temple); Yamatokoriyama City; Heguri Town; Sango Town; Ando Town; Oji Town; Ikaruga Town Tourism Association; Yamatokoriyama City Tourism Association; Oji Town Tourism […]

Gifu Prefecture has been a pioneer in Japan in promoting measures that focus on sustainability. For example, in 2007, Gifu Prefecture launched the “Gifu’s Treasures certification project”, and in 2009 initiated the “Hida/Mino Overseas Promotion Strategy” to promote these tourism resources to the rest of the world. Its efforts can be characterized as follows: (1) […]

Located in the southern part of the Ise Plain in Mie Prefecture, Meiwa Town has a population of 23,072 (as of March 2021) and an area of 41.04 km2. Blessed with agricultural and abundant marine products from the Ise Plain, a breadbasket region. Steeped in history, the town is home to the site of the […]

The Amami Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, inscribed as a World Natural Heritage Site in July 2021, still retain a rich and pristine natural environment. The fact that approximately 360 villages have survived for more than 750 years under the influence of diverse historical backgrounds and that each village has inherited its own unique culture with […]

Empowering Sustainable Tourism through Collaboration The SDG Tourism Task Force Initiative is a powerful platform driving sustainable tourism practices in Latin America and the Caribbean. This innovative program equips destinations with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive. Key Highlights: -Collaborative Workshops: Interactive sessions bring together stakeholders from governments, NGOs, and the private sector […]