PHUKET, Thailand and
HONG KONG and NEW YORK, Sept. 30,
2019 /PRNewswire/ -- We have no choice but to create
sustainable travel solutions. The ultimate product that the tourism
industry promotes is the earth. Therefore, new, creative ways must
be found to inspire travel in a responsible way. This was clarified
by Sharry Sun, Global Head of Brand
of Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global publisher of exclusive
offers and experiences for members, at the Phuket Hotels for
Islands Sustaining Tourism (PHIST) Forum 2019. Organized by the
Phuket Hotels Association, C9 Hotelworks and Greenview, PHIST is
Asia's largest sustainability
forum for the tourism industry.
During a panel session, in which Sharry was interviewed by
Skift's Asia Editor Raini Hamdi, an
award-winning journalist with an in-depth understanding of the
tourism industry, Ms. Sun said: "Maybe in some industries, choosing
between sustainability and growth is a tough decision, but this is
absolutely not true for the tourism industry. The tourism industry
will only exist and prosper if we can achieve sustainable growth
without harming the planet. Without a beautiful, dynamic and clean
earth, what experiences will be out there for us to promote to
consumers?"
While some consumers and industry peers believe that green
travel offers must come at higher prices, Sharry explained that the
opposite is frequently true. "Travelzoo negotiates and publishes
special offers with hotels, airlines and local businesses that
allow our members to enjoy quality travel at unbeatable prices—by
exploring popular places during less busy seasons or visiting new
and exotic destinations or local attractions. Not only do offers
like this allow members to make significant savings, they also
contribute to the local economy at a time when destinations would
otherwise see fewer visitors. This way, unequal demand throughout
the year for popular destinations can be smoothed out."
During the interview, Raini also asked about the general
perception that Asian consumers are less concerned about
sustainability or environmental protection.
"I believe that in every country there are consumers who are
more environmentally aware and passionate about green travel,"
replied Sharry. "Travelzoo is very lucky to have more than three
million high-quality members in Asia who are well-educated, frequent travelers
that recognize the importance of sustainable tourism. It takes time
to raise public awareness, of course, but we are confident that our
open-minded Travelzoo members will be the advocate group to support
exploring our planet in a way that is both sustainable and
life-enhancing."
Become a Travelzoo member today and support sustainable
tourism.
About Travelzoo
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members insider deals and one-of-a-kind experiences personally
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than 25 offices worldwide, we have our finger on the pulse of
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over 15 years we have worked in partnership with more than 2,000
top travel suppliers—our long-standing relationships give Travelzoo
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Media contact:
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+852 3127 8077
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cjordan@travelzoo.com
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