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Yellow Zebra Safaris analysis helps reduce carbon footprint


Investing in ocean-friendly suncare and leaving plastic packaging at home are the most effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint when travelling, new research has revealed. Luxury safari company Yellow Zebra Safaris worked out


how each change would lower carbon emissions and waste production, giving a positive score out of 20. Switching to ocean-friendly suncare and doing away with plastic packaging received the highest score of 15/20. Reducing meat consumption,


Three of the best From the aquamarine waters of Turkey


to the celeb-studded spots of St Barths, luxury tour operator Elegant Resorts earmarks this year’s emerging destinations


Turkey


Following record tourism lows in 2016, Turkey is making a comeback thanks to a healthy clutch of luxury resorts in Bodrum. Elegant Resorts said clients were mostly booking Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum (above); Six Senses Kaplankaya and D Maris Bay.


Corfu


Already popular due to a great mix of beaches and culture, the newest Greek island to be added to Elegant Resorts’ portfolio is set to soar with the opening of three luxury prop- erties: Domes Miramare; Corfu Imperial Grecotel Exclusive Resort; and the adult-only MarBella Nido Suite Hotel & Villas.


St Barths


The island is reaping the rewards of a glamorous makeover following the devastating hurricane Irma which hit the island in September 2017. Stylish properties Hotel Le Toiny and Le Sereno underwent full refurbishment and are proving extremely popular for Elegant Resorts.


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opting for recycled swimwear, packing lighter and eating locally were also beneficial. The analysis found smaller hotels were one of the least effective ways to support the environment, due to “the sheer amount of power that is required to run a hotel”, regardless of size.


Kuoni follows Aspire with compostable packaging


Kuoni has started distributing all of its brochures in compostable wrappers as it moves to reduce its use of single- use plastic. The material, made from potato starch, will also be used as the packaging for customers’ tickets and travel documentation. Derek Jones, chief executive of Kuoni parent Der Touristik,


said: “The time is right to move away from plastic and we think this is a great alternative as it’s fully compostable, just


like the wrapping for [Aspire and sister title] Travel Weekly. “Customers are being turned off by brands that are not switched on to plastic pollution and as a premium brand we want to lead the way. It is one of the launch pledges in our Stay Beautiful campaign, which is our new responsible travel initiative geared towards taking action to keep our world beautiful for future generations to enjoy. “We think it’s a move that will be welcomed by customers and our staff are helping to drive it.”


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