Society for Sustainable Tourism - SST

17/01/2025

Support candidates! Award at the Story Awards ITB Berlin 2025!

Bago City Tourism Affairs,
Talisay City Nature’s Village Resort,
I Love Sagay
Sipalay City Tourism
Office LGU of Sipalay City

🔗 Cast your vote here: https://opavote.com/en/vote/5100820134100992

17/01/2025

VOTE FOR SIPALAY LGU of Sipalay City, Green Destinations People’s Choice Awards!
Vote here: https://opavote.com/en/vote/5100820134100992

Department of Tourism - Philippines Philippine Tourism Promotions Board The Philippines Philippine Star INQUIRER.net

GREEN DESTINATIONS TOP 100 STORIES VOTING IS NOW OPEN!!

Vote for Sipalay City's entry for the Environment & Climate Category of the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories, highlighting its significant contributions to environmental sustainability and climate action.

The Sipalay Green Belt Eco Park and Critical Habitat (Green BEaCH) initiative, formalized in 2020 and facilitated by the City of Sipalay under Mayor Maria Gina M. Lizares through the City Environment and Natural Resources Office and Brgy. V Brgy. Council has been flourishing over the years. This project has transformed into an urban greenbelt zone, providing a community eco-park for residents, a sustainable livelihood through ecotourism, and a sanctuary for endangered marine turtles and local and migratory birds.

Through dedicated efforts in environmental restoration and sustainable tourism development, Sipalay City has successfully turned its vulnerabilities into opportunities, becoming a vibrant tourist destination.

We would like to thank Madam Susan Santos de Cardenas of Society for Sustainable Tourism - SST as our Adviser and Mentor to the Top 100 Green Destinations Awards.

Explore our nominated story on the Green Destinations Top 100 website and support us by visiting the link:

https://www.greendestinations.org/top-100-destinations/

Let's celebrate our sustainable journeys together!


#2025

13/01/2025

Support The Philippines candidates! Award at the Story Awards ITB Berlin 2025! Bago City Tourism Affairs, Talisay City Nature's Village Resort, I Love Sagay Sipalay City Tourism Office LGU of Sipalay City! 🔗 Cast your vote here: https://opavote.com/en/vote/5100820134100992

Department of Tourism - Philippines Tourism Promotions Board Philippines Philippine Star INQUIRER.net The Manila Times Philippine News - Update Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco

📢 Following the enthusiastic reception of last year’s event, we are delighted to announce the return of the People’s Choice Award for 2025. This is your opportunity to recognise the most inspiring, impactful, and commendable story from the 2024 Top 100!

🗳️ Vote now and help your preferred story achieve acclaim at the Green Destinations Story Awards 2025 at ITB Berlin this year. You are also encouraged to share this voting opportunity within your networks to garner further support. More details about this event will be shared later this week.

🔗 Cast your vote here: https://www.greendestinations.org/top-100-destinations/

🔗 Explore the 2024 Top 100 Stories: https://www.greendestinations.org/home/what-we-do/solutions-for-travellers/top-100-destination-stories/

11/01/2025

Join us for the world’s biggest Sustainability stories collection! Start your sustainability journey with empowered guidance.

The 2025 Green Destinations Top 100 Stories Competition is your chance to shine on the global stage!

Why Join?

• Build your team’s Capacity ...with training on sustainable tourism and storytelling.
• Get insight in your Sustainability performance ...against our widely used Core Criteria covering social, cultural and environmental guidelines
• Demonstrate your sustainability Commitment ...through participating in this competition on sustainability

Join Us for a Free Introductory Session

Learn about the application process and requirements during one of our live sessions:
• January 15th: 9 AM CET | 4 PM CET
• February 11th: 9 AM CET | 4 PM CET

REGISTER NOW
Register today and let our Society for Sustainable Tourism-Green Destinations Southeast Asia guide you in crafting your winning submission.

CONTACT US
Ensure your destination’s regenerative future growth with our customized coaching, advice, and practical solutions as you celebrate your success with global recognition.

Send us a DM so we can start your guidance every step of the way!

06/01/2025

🌍✨ Ecological Solid Waste Management: An Essential Responsibility for Every Local Government Unit! 🏛️💚

As we head to the polls, remember to VOTE WISELY! Select leaders who are committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of our families and communities. 🌱👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Together, let’s empower our leaders to implement innovative and sustainable waste management systems that not only protect our environment but also future-proof our society. Your voice matters—choose wisely for a cleaner, greener tomorrow! 🌿🗳️

Learn and lead the right way forward-> https://sstdi.org/what-we-do/for-destinations/

06/01/2025

Please DONT turn waterfalls and rivers into Disney like attractions where hundreds of tourists jump and pollute them with their pi # #!!

PLEASE. It took millions of years to form these gorges and waterfalls!

Conserve and protect them for future generations!
Know more -> https://sstdi.org/what-we-do/for-destinations/

Please don't!

06/01/2025

Call for Top 100 Stories!

This 2025, let your Sustainability journey enrich our planet and your communities! Join our Society for Sustainable Tourism programs for LGUs and become a catalyst for positive change in your communities!

Together, we can create thriving, eco-friendly destinations that not only attract visitors but also foster community well-being and environmental stewardship.

Our programs empower local governments and industry leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to implement sustainable practices that make a real impact.

🚀 Be part of a movement that prioritizes responsible tourism, strengthens local economies, and protects our planet for generations to come. Are you in? Send us a DM to learn more and get involved today! 💚🌱

🎉 Congratulations, Tourismluangprabang, for featuring in the Green Destinations 2024 Top 100 Story List.

Tourism development in Luang Prabang has significantly impacted the local lifestyle, threatening the preservation of the town’s architectural identity and authenticity. The Luang Prabang World Heritage office ensures conservation and management to protect the site's unique character. Educating the locals and training them in traditional crafts enhances their participation in preservation efforts. Moreover, public-private partnerships have been initiated to protect and conserve the heritage. This management plan has successfully preserved the city’s architectural and aesthetic identity.

🔗 Read the full story. Explore the complete collection of 2024 Top 100 Stories - https://www.greendestinations.org/top-100-destinations/

02/01/2025

First. Sustainable Tourism standards for development AND management. PRESERVE and CONSERVE , avoid the pitfalls of massive tourism without regard for the INVENTORY, status and PROTECTION of its coastal, marine biodiversity and lan resources. 🌱🏝️🌴🌊🐳🐋🌳🌿
The future you want, the right way forward. We are here to help. ~ Green Destinations Southeast Asia.


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𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥-𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗔𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗

What was once a six-hour trip by road from the city, including a ferry ride, has now been replaced by a 30-minute flight that provides convenience and seamless connectivity for travelers and visitors to Bantayan Island.

On August 28, RP-C 9962, a 72-seater ATR twin-engine turboprop aircraft of King Aces Travel and Tours, made its inaugural flight and took off at the Mactan Cebu International Airport in Lapu-Lapu City at exactly 8:08 AM.

It arrived at the Bantayan Island Airport 28 minutes later at 8:36 AM.

The development is a game-changer for Bantayan tourism especially as the regular commercial Mactan–Bantayan flight route is scheduled twice a week, on Fridays and Sundays, to give way for high-spending tourists to reach the island on the weekend and depart for the weekday.

“Amo ning ipadayon kay nakita namo ang dako nga prospect, ang malambuon nga prospect for Bantayan,” said Retired Major Gen. Gilbert, chairperson of Prime Aces Holdings Corp. which operates the newly opened commercial flight to Bantayan.

Governor Gwen Garcia, who attended the ceremony, underscored the strategic importance of the commercial flight which is priced at a friendly rate of P888 only.

“This advancement is crucial for our development as a leading tourist hotspot. By making travel faster and more efficient, we can attract more visitors and bolster our local economy. We are wholeheartedly behind this initiative as it aligns with our vision for growth and accessibility,” the Governor said.

“We’ve intentionally set the fare at P888 to ensure that everyone, including those who work tirelessly to make a living, can benefit from this opportunity. It’s about making travel to Bantayan Island accessible to all,” the Governor added.

Bantayan, a premier beach and island adventure destination in northern Cebu, has attracted an influx of foreign and local tourists to Cebu and is even considered as Cebu’s top tourism drawer.

As such, the Provincial Government is pouring so much resources for Bantayan’s infrastructure development, including the establishment of the Bantayan Island Airport, which sits on a Capitol property; as well as funding the new and corrective Santa Fe Port, which is also eyed to attract cruise ships.

For flight schedules and booking details, send a message to the King Aces Travel and Tours page.

(𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳-𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘸𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 2024)

#𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰
#𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗯𝗼𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

29/12/2024

🌍✨ *mResilience in Action: Together We Can Shape a Sustainable Future! 🌿

Over the past year, we've witnessed unprecedented climate challenges—intense heat waves, devastating super storms, raging forest fires, and relentless floods. These events have tested our strength and highlighted the urgent need for collective action.

🌿But amidst these challenges lies an opportunity for transformation.

🪴Our Society for Sustainable Tourism invites you to join us in our mission to future-proof our cities and businesses in the tourism and hospitality industry.

🌱By participating in our programs, you’ll gain invaluable learning and leadership skills, recognition for your good practices, and the chance to create lasting positive impacts for future generations.

Let’s work together to build a more sustainable, resilient future for our planet. Join us in this vital journey towards responsible tourism and hospitality! 🌱✈️

Send us a DM on how we can help your destination or tourism/hospitality business or SME in your Sustainability actions.
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27/12/2024

🌱Join the Green Destinations Top 10 Stories Competition and showcase your commitment to a greener future! 🌿

📧Send us a DM to let us guide you every step of the way to participate and let your stories inspire change in your communities!

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23/12/2024

🎄💚Happy Holidays from the Society for Sustainable Tourism-SST and our new crew Coastal Summit Productions! 🌊⛰️🌱

🌍✨ This holiday season, let’s choose gifts that give back to our planet!

🌱 From eco-friendly products to experiences that enrich our lives and those of others, let’s make meaningful choices that reduce waste and create lasting impacts.

🎁💚 Embrace the spirit of giving by supporting local sustainable and initiatives that prioritize our Earth.

🌱🎄Join us in making a difference—travel responsibly, gift purposefully, and let’s create a world where every choice counts! 🌿✈️

🌟🎉May your celebrations be filled with joy, love, and a commitment to a greener future. Together, we can make every journey count! 🌿

14/12/2024

🌿 Ecotourism isn’t just a label—it’s a commitment.

🌱 To truly protect and uplift our destinations, baseline environmental inventories—flora, fauna, habitats, and ecological status—must guide ecotourism.

📣 🌱 We call on the Philippine Department of Tourism - Philippines, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), LGUs, USAID Philippines, UNDP Philippines Asian Development Bank ASEAN TIEZA - Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, private sector and communities: Let’s prioritize , with the new National Ecotourism Strategy and Action Plan (NESAP) 2024.

🌱 Together, let’s leave our destinations—and our planet—better than we found them. 🌏



https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ecotourism-what-isnt-why-matters-philippines-rzvac/

When you hear ecotourism, what comes to mind? Crystal-clear rivers winding through lush forests? Rare wildlife thriving in their natural habitats? Now imagine the opposite: overcrowded beaches, littered trails, and wildlife harassed for selfies. Here’s the truth: not everything green is ecotourism...

12/11/2024

This is NOT a beauty contest. Philippines crowned as Queen of Typhoons 🙈
Real are way past OVERDUE. We need to get our acts together! Climate Change Commission PHADB Southeast Asia Development Solutions - SEADS Bongbong Marcos Asian Development Bank
We are here to support in Sustainability Learning and Leadership Building.


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Parade of Storms hitting the Philippines!

Not just 1 but 4 typhoons is parading their way to the Philippines, as of this writing, Typhoon Nikka (Toraji) has left a train of destruction over the Luzon Island, meanwhile the 3rd typhoon this November (TwentySeven) is about to enter the Philippine waters.

Indeed, Philippines is the Queen of Typhoons.

12/11/2024

🌏🌿 Get ready for a transformative experience at the Tourism Summit! We’re thrilled to be part of this prestigious conference, where we unite to elevate the Philippines as a premier destination in the global tourism landscape.

Join us as we explore innovative strategies to future-proof our tourism industry, enhance global competitiveness, and champion climate resilience. Sharing our insights and expertise that are essential for shaping a sustainable and thriving tourism sector!

📣🌿Let’s collaborate to unlock the Philippines’ full potential! Tag your fellow industry leaders and share your thoughts on how we can drive positive change together. Don’t miss out—be part of the Sustainability movement that shapes our future! 🌿✈️

31/10/2024

✨ 🌏 🌿 Green Destinations # 2024.

Big wins for the and for Southeast Asia! ! Exemplary cities in from ASEAN win the . 📸Via SEA Infographics.

🌍✨ Discover the future of sustainable living in environmental risks! The Green Destinations Top 100 Stories 2024 showcases exemplary cities from Southeast Asia that are leading the charge in combatting the climate crisis. 🌱💪

From innovative waste management, to mangroves, reforestation, watershed, cultural conservation and protection, and eco-agricultural initiatives, these cities are not just surviving—they’re thriving! 🌿✨ Join us in celebrating their achievements and learn how your city can follow suit.

👉 Swipe to get inspired and tag a city that needs to step up its sustainability game! Let’s future-proof our communities together!

31/10/2024

Big wins for the Philippines! All from our exemplary cities in from Provincial Government of Negros Occidental win the . Via SEA Infographics.

Your city or destination should be next! Make the difference! Stand out in .

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Congratulations to Southeast Asia’s top sustainable destinations!

These Southeast Asian destinations have made it to the 2024 Green Destinations Top 100 Stories, recognized for their dedication to sustainable tourism and environmental stewardship.

Featured destinations include:

• 🇱🇦 Luang Prabang City (Laos)
• 🇵🇭 Bago City, Nature’s Village Resort, Sagay Marine Reserve, Sipalay City (Philippines)
• 🇹🇭 Chiang Khan, Hua Hin, Songkhla City, U Thong Ancient City, Uthai Thani Old Town, Wiang Phu Phiang Chae Haeng (Thailand)

(Source: 2024 Green Destinations Top 100 Stories)