World tourism day selects Oman This year ’ s World Tourism Day , gave travelers a task : to rethink tourism . Oman was chosen as an example of how to do so , showcasing the immense natural diversity of a country that ’ s often assumed to be mostly made up of desert . |
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The Norwegian Gem
departing Chora , Greece
Norwegian Cruise Line ( NCL ) has made a commitment to sustainable sailing in 2023 . Its Sail and Sustain initiative hopes to tackle some of the environmental consequences of cruising . The company has set its goals : to minimize pollution and littering in the oceans , and to preserve and protect our crucial natural resources . NCL ’ s approach includes alterations to its water conservation plans , as well as its fuel |
and energy efficiency . Aiming to increase its operating efficiency while reducing its environmental impact is ambitious , but demonstrates their commitment to responsible and sustainable travel . Their strategy will stretch beyond the decks of their ships , developing their end-to-end production and purchasing systems with sustainability in mind , lowering their onland emissions in tow . |
New non-stop options for Canadian travel Canadian airline Air Canada has confirmed two new routes , offering even more direct connections between the US and its northern neighbor . Both Halifax and Vancouver international airports have new access points , running direct flights to Newark , New York , and Houston , Texas . The airline already offers direct access to Canada from all over the US , but this development will make it even easier to access this issue ’ s featured city : Halifax , Nova Scotia . |
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