carbon neutral

The global travel and tourism industry could do more for responsible and sustainable tourism, particularly in the area of communications, says a new survey by SustainIT.

The survey found that more than 7 out of 10 industry professionals - including hoteliers, airlines, resorts and tourist attractions - believed the industry could do more to reduce poverty and support sustainable local economic development in destination communities.

It also found that only 18 percent of companies questioned had sustainable supply chains and procurement policies in place.

Other survey findings:

Certified Carbon Neutral

Nature Air is a regional airline flying to 13 tourism destinations in Costa Rica, with 2 international routes to neighboring destinations of Managua, Nicaragua and Bocas del Toro, Panama. The airline gained international fame in 2004 when it took steps to become the world's first certified carbon neutral airline, by working together with the local Environmental Ministry to create a carbon compensation program through reforestation and conservation in the country's most bio-diverse regions. Since then, Nature Air has followed its pledge to compensate for 100% of the carbon emissions derived from fuel burned by its planes.