We now know that COVID-19 is an animal-borne disease, its passage to humans eased when nature’s natural barrier has been eroded or removed. WHO estimates these kinds of diseases account for 75% of all newly detected human pathogens over the last 30 years. Disease, and potential pandemics, which could be averted if biodiversity loss is halted and nature’s health restored.

Discova is launching a new farm-to-table project in Bali to provide additional income for local farmers. This directly helps communities impacted by the lack of international tourists resulting from the COVID travel restrictions introduced globally.

ASSET-H&C, set in the Mekong region where females are especially the main employed group in Hospitality & Tourism industry, released a report with Plan International on acknowledging the current situation and pointing out importance of investment in women.

There is a challenge. The oceans are big. Really big. 71% of our world, big. The vastness of the marine environment is a logistical and financial nightmare when it comes to studying it. Over the years, modern scientists have come to realize they cannot do it alone. Enter citizen science! 

Tourism has changed. Forever. So, the entire travel industry must adapt. Consumers will still travel. But the entire experience and expectations will be different. New norms and standards are being developed. Therefore, destinations, brands and product experiences will transform…