Climate emissions reduction

The FIFA World Cup offers a powerful example of the pressures from sudden spikes in tourism demand, and what destinations can learn from managing them.

We spoke to a destination in Scotland about what developing a Climate Action Plan looks like in practice and what other destinations can learn from the process.

We’ve opened registration for the January 2026 intake of our free Destination Climate Champions training course, delivered in partnership with Expedia Group.

We’re proud to announce the launch of our climate action training programme for destinations, in partnership with Expedia Group.

The Travel Foundation has been working with over thirty DMOs to pilot our Destination Climate Champions training course, in partnership with Expedia Group. 

Ten top tips on how to get started on climate action for destination managers.

Liisa Kokkarinen from Visit Finland on how to get started in climate action in tourism at a destination level. 

We are working with the islands of Lanzarote and La Graciosa to develop their first Climate Action Plan for the tourism sector.

Destination Management Organisations play an essential role in tourism’s climate transition.

Arica Sears from the Oregon Coast Visitors Association explains their approach to climate action planning.  

Aileen Lamb from Scottish Enterprise, spoke to us in 2023 about climate action planning at a destination level in Scotland.

Expedia Group has announced a first-of-its kind educational program for DMOs called Destination Climate Champions, launched in partnership with the Travel Foundation.