The Caribbean lauded for green credentials
The Caribbean is rated among the top performing regions in the world for sustainable tourism according to certification body Green Globe.
Green Globe CEO Guido Bauer has just returned from the Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Jamaica, the region’s largest annual travel trade event, and says the Caribbean tourism industry has a robust commitment to conserving natural resources and strong eco-awareness in the wider community.
"It is a huge topic in the Caribbean, and we are happy to inspire everybody in the hospitality industry to join the green trend. I am very proud to see that we are approaching 100 members in the Caribbean alone," he said.
During the event the Green Globe team met with tourism ministers and key industry figures to discuss sustainable initiatives and the certification process.
The greening of the Caribbean has proved a hit with tourists with ecotourism activities well established, accessible and often lucrative.
Besides this, the Caribbean has invested heavily in a greener future.
During 2013, airports in St Kitts and the Dominican Republic upgraded their solar energy capabilities and with the latter, solar is expected to support over 50% of the airport’s entire energy needs.
Green Globe Certification is a global accreditation that rates travel and hospitality businesses on set criteria for sustainability, environmental impact, cultural and social responsibility.
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Airlines suspend Madagascar services following unrest and army revolt
Digital Travel Reporter of the Mirror totally seduced by HotelPlanner AI Travel Agent
Phocuswright reveals the world's largest travel markets in volume in 2025
Strike action set to cause travel chaos at Brussels airports