Emese Maczko

We went hiking in one of Hungary’s best trails. Especially lovely in the autumn.

These High-End Hotels Are Going Green Without Losing The Glamour These luxury hotels prove that sustainability can becoming a core part of property development and operations and that comfort and responsibility can evolve together.

Sustainability spending can become a core part of property development and operations. I interviewed several hotels that prove comfort and responsibility can evolve together.

#travel #hotel

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5 Award-Winning Wild Places Protecting Nature And Inviting Travelers 5 new protected areas on IUCN Green List stand out as not only pioneers in conservation, but as travel destinations that blend accessibility, adventure and eco-tourism.

Th IUCN Green List Awards recognize protected areas meeting the highest standards for biodiversity, governance and community impact.

It grew this year with 27 new listings across 13 countries, making the total number over 100 listings across 230 sites.

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Jane Goodall’s Final Message: Tourism Must Save Wildlife, Not Exploit It Today’s world lacks courage. People must find the courage to do the right thing. The health of the planet should be at the center of every political and economic conversations.

“Every day you live, you make an impact on the planet. But you can choose what sort of impact you make. So choose wisely.”

Read my full article on the legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall

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#janegoodall

The Biggest Fall Wildlife Events Happening In The U.S. Right Now The first week of October isn't just another page on the calendar. This time offers a rare convergence of wildlife spectacles that you may have never heard of before.

The first week of October isn’t just another page on the calendar. This time offers a rare convergence of wildlife spectacles that you may never have heard of before.

#travel #nationalparks

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6 Urban Hotels That Carefully Transformed Abandoned Buildings Into Luxury Stays Not all hotel projects erase what came before. Some developers repurpose empty landmarks into luxury stays that preserve structure, celebrate heritage and revitalize neighborhoods without sacrificing ...

Not all #hotel projects erase what came before. Some developers repurpose empty landmarks into #luxurystays that preserve structure, celebrate heritage and revitalize neighborhoods without sacrificing identity. #travel

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Yellow jam on piece of bread

Purple jam on piece of bread

This is the last spoonful of cloudberry jam from #Finland I brought back from our summer trip. How sad? The only silver lining is that I still have bilberry jam. Sighhh. Already feel better. #travel

6 Urban Hotels That Carefully Transformed Abandoned Buildings Into Luxury Stays Not all hotel projects erase what came before. Some developers repurpose empty landmarks into luxury stays that preserve structure, celebrate heritage and revitalize neighborhoods without sacrificing ...

Not all hotel projects erase what came before. Some developers repurpose empty landmarks into luxury stays that preserve structure, celebrate heritage and revitalize neighborhoods without sacrificing identity.
#travel #hotel

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U.S. Lost 3 Million Of Its Most Sustainable Tourists This Summer The dependable flow of Canadian visitors did not arrive this summer. Instead, Canadians spent their travel dollars either at home or overseas.

Canadians cut more than 3 million trips to the U.S. this summer compared to 2024.

The vast majority of it was cross-border car travel that fell by roughly 2.7 million trips that are relatively low-cost, low-carbon and highly predictable.

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Hi Bella, nice to see you here. Yes, it was Kilkea Castle, a wonderful place to stay.

No bad weather, only bad clothing. Guess which country? #travel #nobadweather

5 Fall Road Trips In The U.S. That Pair Changing Leaves With Unforgettable Events Fall is among the best times for a road trip, and it becomes even more memorable when timed around iconic festivals.

Fall is among the best times for a road trip, and it becomes even more memorable when it is timed around iconic festivals. #travel #fallfoliage

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Robert Redford's Legacy At Sundance And Its Sustainable Tourism Model Robert Redford's legacy lives on beyond his movie career. Here is to remember his environmental activism that lasted for more than five decades.

Beyond his film career, Robert Redford built an equally powerful legacy in environmental activism.
#sundance #remember #robertredford
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Fat Bear Week 2025 To Bring Millions Closer To Alaska’s Brown Bears Fat Bear Week 2025 kicks off on September 18, giving everyone a chance to crown the heftiest brown bear in Alaska’s Katmai National Park.

#FatBearWeek 2025 kicks off on Sep 18, giving everyone a chance to crown the fattest brown bear in Alaska’s #Katmai National Park.

The online competition registered more than 1 million votes last year is back for its 11th season.

Want to know more? #travel #alaska

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5 U.S. National Parks To Visit In October Cooler weather, fewer crowds and seasonal events make October one of the best months to visit these five U.S. national parks.

Cooler weather, fewer crowds and seasonal events make October one of the best months to visit these five U.S. national parks. Each for a different reason. #travel #nationalparks www.forbes.com/sites/emesem...

3 KPop Demon Hunters Tours That Are More Than Photo Ops Since the release of Netflix’s hit KPop Demon Hunters, a new wave of set-jetters has headed to South Korea to visit the real-life locations they saw in the film.

Since the release of Netflix’s hit #KPopDemonHunters, a new wave of set-jetters has headed to South Korea to visit the real-life locations they saw in the film. But what if set-jetting could be more than taking photos in front of famous locations? #travel #southkorea
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🪬🧿 There is no amount of money, oil, or gold in the world that is worth more than having bees, trees, and clean water.

5 Jeep-Free African Safari Adventures You Did Not Know Existed Are travelers ready to leave the jeeps behind? These experiences challenge outdated ideas of what an African safari should be, by offering a deeper, more sustainable ways to explore the Old Continent.

But safari actually means 'journey’ in Swahili. And it should be so much more than just viewing wildlife. It should be about experiencing the land in every way possible. www.forbes.com/sites/emesem... #travel #africa #safari

Behind The Viral Video: How Safari Vehicles Endangered The Great Migration In Serengeti A viral video from Serengeti exposes how overcrowded safari vehicles disrupted the Great Migration. What went wrong? What can tourists do to behave responsibly?

I have seen over 100 crossings during my 16 years of guiding, but I have never seen anything like this. I was visibly shaking," said Nick Kleer, who posted a video showing safari vehicles disrupting the Great Migration at the Mara River. #tanzania #travel #safari www.forbes.com/sites/emesem...

Why Trump’s Fee Hike May Not Solve The Deeper Problems In U.S. National Parks The White House issued an executive order to raise entrance fees for foreign visitors to U.S. national parks at the same time the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision made park staff once again vulnerable to...

New executive order aims to increase U.S. national park entrance fees for foreign visitors to boost funding and the same time a Supreme Court’s decision made NPS once again vulnerable to widespread staff reductions.
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Inside Thailand’s ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Filming Locations And How To Visit Them 4 stunning ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ filming locations in Thailand including how to visit them responsibly.

The primary locations of ‘Jurassic World:Rebirth’ in Thailand lie within national parks or protected areas. Visiting them responsibly is essential. Here is where it was filmed and how to visit each site with care for the environment. www.forbes.com/sites/emesem... #thailand #travel

July 4th Is Coming And These U.S. National Parks Are Open To Last-Minute Visitors If you forgot to book your July 4th plans, you are not entirely out of luck. Not every national park in the United States requires advance reservations, timed entries or a lottery system.

If you forgot to book your July 4th plans, you’re not entirely out of luck. Not every national park in the United States requires advance reservations, timed entries or a lottery system. www.forbes.com/sites/emesem...

Summer Solstice 2025: Date, Time And Best U.S. Celebrations The 2025 summer solstice falls on June 20. Discover exact timings, sacred U.S. sites aligned with the sun, and where to celebrate the longest day of the year.

Whether it is witnessing ancient petroglyphs come alive with sunlight, meditating in the desert, or simply soaking in the longest golden hour of the year, the summer solstice offers a rare moment to be fully present. The only question is: where will you be? www.forbes.com/sites/emesem...

U.S. Could Lose $12.5 Billion In Visitor Spending, Equal To California’s Entire Tourism Tax Revenue The U.S. is the only country among 184 global economies that is poised to lose a staggering $12.5 billion in international visitor spending this year. It is a 22.5% decline compared to 2024 and the eq...

U.S. is the only country among 184 global economies analyzed by WTCC and Oxford Economics that could lose $12.5 billion in international visitor spending this year. It is a 22.5% decline. the equivalent of California’s annual tourism tax revenue. www.forbes.com/sites/emesem... #travel #tourism

Welcome to sunny June and new Forbes stories From a regular contributor to Forbes covering sustainable travel.

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I am on the first session of #GSTC sustainable tourism training. It is SO inspiring to have discussions with 40+ travel professionals from all over the world across different industries but all with a similar frame of mind: how to make tourism a force of good.

6 Safe Destinations Defying The ‘Do Not Travel’ Label, Revealed By Travel Experts Several popular destinations fall under a Level 3 advisory, yet they continue to draw visitors. Are we avoiding danger by steering clear of Level 3 and 4 countries or missing out on misunderstood dest...

Have you been to a country that had a “Do Not Travel” travel warning? If yes, which one? How was your experience? www.forbes.com/sites/emesem... #travel

Raise A Glass To Slow Travel: 4 Destinations To Savor Local Culture One Drink At A Time For those who enjoy sipping their way through a destination at a relaxed pace, here are four additional slow travel experiences where the journey is just as flavorful as the destination.

For those who enjoy sipping their way through a destination at a relaxed pace, here are four slow travel experiences where the journey is just as flavorful as the destination. #travel #forbes www.forbes.com/sites/emesem...

2,400 National Park Service Staff Could Exit Before Easter Due To New Offer National Park Service offered a five-day window on April 4, allowing employees to resign while remaining on paid leave through September. It takes effect on April 18, right before the Easter holidays.

NPS opened a new window on April 4, allowing employees to resign but on paid leave through Sept. It takes effect on April 18, right before the Easter holidays.

NPCA estimated this would affect at least 2,400 staff members.

#nationalparkservice #travel #nationalpark

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How To Spot Ethical Wildlife Tours? Industry experts weighed in and provided specific guides and recommendations on how to choose an ethical wildlife encounter tour.

Have you read about a student who was killed during bathing an elephant in Thailand? Experts call touching wild animals unethical and to be avoided incl. bathing elephants. It is a sad tragedy that highlights the need to educate people about ethical wildlife viewing www.forbes.com/sites/emesem...