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Mangroves along the Gambia River.

A river cruise adventure in Gambia and SenegalWith untrampled wild places and rich historical and cultural offerings, Gambia and Senegal must balance the desire to boost...

Below, at Rancho Cacachilas, guests can hike along creeks that have re-emerged thanks to the property’s water conservation efforts. Top right, Felipe Geraldo, the chef at El Minero de El Triunfo, prepares a paella over an open fire. Bottom right, a glamping tent in the Palapas Casitas.

A new hospitality vision for Baja California SurCan tourism regenerate a distressed slice of Mexico? Christy Walton (yes, one of those Waltons) bets it can.

A closer look at Xala

A closer look at XalaThe Costalegre luxury project is a wellness paradise that gives back to the community in meaningful ways.

Carnival Corp. conducted biofuel trials in 2022 and 2023, mostly in Europe -- including on Holland America Line's Volendam.

Cruise industry's adoption of biofuel has limited rangeLarge cruise companies began running trials with biofuels two years ago, but their executives say they are far from being able...

The complaint was filed by environmental organizations Fossielvrij and ClientEarth in July 2022.

Dutch court rules KLM misled customers in greenwashing caseThe carrier's suggestions that flying can be or is becoming sustainable, as well as that the purchase of offsetting products...

Kate Wilson

Vail Resorts' Kate Wilson on ecofriendly goals and challengesIn 2017, the company announced it was targeting a net-zero operating footprint by 2030. Wilson discusses its progress and how...

Grenada’s Moliniere Underwater Sculpture Park expanded its collection of sculptures last year, and a second sculpture park is opening in the island nation this year.

New resorts, dive attraction should spice up Grenada tourismThe island nation landed on the New York Times' "52 Places to Go" list for 2024.

The design of the property pays homage to the region's culture and natural beauty.

Hotel Indigo achieves a perfect fit in the GalapagosThere are intentionally no two Hotel Indigo properties that are alike. Here, the hotel's design pays homage to the Galapagos'...

Southwest aims to replace 10% of its kerosene-based jet fuel consumption with SAF by 2030.

Southwest invests in sustainable aviation fuelThe airline has created a venture capital arm called Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures. Its first investment: $30 million...

Selling the path less taken

Selling the path less takenTour operator Crave Travel sends travelers on small-group, culinary-focused trips -- in the offseason.