No one person or organisation can tackle the carbon crisis alone. We need industry leaders to join forces and commit to the attractions sector being carbon negative by 2030, if we’re to play our part in averting Earth Death
AM is calling on industry leaders to take action on carbon / photo: shutterstock/ nicostock
As we head towards COP26 in Glasgow, the world has never been in worse shape.
The Amazon rainforests are now emitting a billion tonnes more carbon each year than they absorb. Societies the world over are being ravaged by wildfires, floods and landslides and climate scientists are telling us we’ve reached the tipping point in the acceleration towards Earth Death.
There are many daunting challenges facing peoplekind, but the issue of carbon and climate is the most pressing and it’s incumbent on all of us to do everything we can to find solutions.
In this special VAC edition of Attractions Management, we talk to an operator who’s made a commitment to putting climate action at the heart of its business, with significant success.
PortAventura World in Spain has been working on its ESG programme for years and announced recently that it has become carbon neutral, following a drive to reduce its environmental impact.
On page 44, PortAventura’s director of corporate responsibility, Choni Fernandez Veciana, talks us through how the operator has achieved Guarantee of Origin certification to confirm that 100 per cent of its electricity comes from renewables, while also achieving the recovery of 90 per cent of its waste.
PortAventura has shown that good intentions are even more powerful when combined with a commercial incentive and the key to saving the planet is emerging as a combination of the two.
We’re watching the work of companies such as Chris Sacca’s www.lowercarboncapital.com, with its mission to support businesses in ‘unfucking the planet’ by driving environmental improvements that also save or make money.
We’re calling on industry leaders and trade bodies to take action now and to commit to the industry being carbon negative by 2030.
We want to see them joining forces to promote carbon reduction initiatives and also making information available to attractions operators to empower them to adopt systems and practices that will both save them money, and help reduce the world’s carbon load.
All parts of the industry need to become exemplars of best practice when it comes to carbon – we want our industry to excel and lead the way, to achieve the valuable win:win of a healthier bottom line and a healthier planet.
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No one person or organisation can tackle the carbon crisis alone. We need industry leaders to join forces and commit to the attractions sector being carbon negative by 2030, if we’re to play our part in averting Earth Death
AM is calling on industry leaders to take action on carbon / photo: shutterstock/ nicostock
As we head towards COP26 in Glasgow, the world has never been in worse shape.
The Amazon rainforests are now emitting a billion tonnes more carbon each year than they absorb. Societies the world over are being ravaged by wildfires, floods and landslides and climate scientists are telling us we’ve reached the tipping point in the acceleration towards Earth Death.
There are many daunting challenges facing peoplekind, but the issue of carbon and climate is the most pressing and it’s incumbent on all of us to do everything we can to find solutions.
In this special VAC edition of Attractions Management, we talk to an operator who’s made a commitment to putting climate action at the heart of its business, with significant success.
PortAventura World in Spain has been working on its ESG programme for years and announced recently that it has become carbon neutral, following a drive to reduce its environmental impact.
On page 44, PortAventura’s director of corporate responsibility, Choni Fernandez Veciana, talks us through how the operator has achieved Guarantee of Origin certification to confirm that 100 per cent of its electricity comes from renewables, while also achieving the recovery of 90 per cent of its waste.
PortAventura has shown that good intentions are even more powerful when combined with a commercial incentive and the key to saving the planet is emerging as a combination of the two.
We’re watching the work of companies such as Chris Sacca’s www.lowercarboncapital.com, with its mission to support businesses in ‘unfucking the planet’ by driving environmental improvements that also save or make money.
We’re calling on industry leaders and trade bodies to take action now and to commit to the industry being carbon negative by 2030.
We want to see them joining forces to promote carbon reduction initiatives and also making information available to attractions operators to empower them to adopt systems and practices that will both save them money, and help reduce the world’s carbon load.
All parts of the industry need to become exemplars of best practice when it comes to carbon – we want our industry to excel and lead the way, to achieve the valuable win:win of a healthier bottom line and a healthier planet.
New opening: The deepest dive
Featuring post-apocalyptic underwater environments and the world’s deepest pool, Deep Dive Dubai is making waves
Sustainability: A brighter future
With a zero-emission hotel and plans for a huge photovoltaic plant, PortAventura World is moving towards a new energy model
Museums: Play on
Using emotion, technology and special effects, Ravinia Music Box is bringing the music of Leonard Bernstein to new audiences
Tourism: Local heroes and global nomads
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It was delayed by a year due to COVID-19, but the Expo has now opened with more than 200 exhibitors and a masterplan designed by HOK, Arup and Populous
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The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day
(GWD) that includes guided rainforest walks, mindful movement and guided coastal meditation
experiences.
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-
powered intelligence system to help physicians deliver continuous, personalised longevity-
focused care at scale.
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is
expanding its portfolio by adding a new centre in Hyderabad that will launch between 2028 and
2029.
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer care
has revealed that almost half of participating respondents (46 per cent) are unaware that
cancer is a disability and guests with a cancer diagnosis must be given
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of
Global Wellness Day, including a Temazcal ceremony at its Playa Grande Resort and Spa in Los
Cabos.
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at
Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental Mansions, Abu Dhabi, in 2029.
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global Wellness Day
(GWD) agenda with activations rooted in nature and shaped by four pillars of Joy – in
alignment with the day’s theme #JoyMagenta.
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