Ecotourism is undeniably one of the most popular forms of travel right now. Of all the various ecotourism trends, whale watching is a favorite for many sustainable trip seekers.

As climate change rocks ecosystems worldwide, the phenomenon is also shifting travel. Some locations are becoming known as last-chance tourism destinations, as they could soon drastically transform as the planet evolves. More people want to see these gems before they're gone or changed for good, but many don’t know how to do so responsibly. It's a delicate balance between tourism and preservation.

Sustainable snacking has never been easier. With so many options on the market, those who want to try out sustainable snacks don’t have to live in a big city anymore to be able to do it. From online stores of eco-friendly snacks to entire aisles in the grocery store, there is a lot to try out there.

Expansive green spaces are capturing the hearts of those wanting to put down roots a little closer to the land.

With the world heating up, it's no surprise travelers are looking for respite from climbing temperatures. Instead of hitting the popular destinations in the heat of summer — with millions of others — it might be time to consider a coolcation.

Across the world, families and individuals are being rocked by disasters and finding themselves in dangerous situations where they must evacuate their homes. This will happen to more people every year until we can get climate change under control. To prepare and adapt, go bags are essential. And with September designated as National Preparedness Month, the best time to put one together is now.

German automaker Mercedes-Benz is making an impact. A custom version of the brand's all-electric van was gifted to support the efforts of Goodr, a food waste solutions company.

Joining others in the luxury sector, Tod's is doubling down on its commitment to clean energy.

LVMH-owned hospitality group Belmond is teaming up with an environmental organization. Before rolling out the program at other seaside locations throughout 2025, Belmond's resort on the Mexican coast is championing eco-education.

Marriott International-owned hotel and resort chain The Ritz-Carlton is recruiting a green leader. Climate justice activist and United Nations consultant Saad Amer has been named the Sustainability Champion of the brand’s Fari Islands retreat. The Pakistani American now heads environmental education and engagement efforts for guests at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives.

As the environmental emergency unfolds, LVMH-owned Cognac brand Hennessy is painting a green vision of the future. The maison is out with a movie called "Living Landscapes" that not only outlines the effects of climate change on the industry, but the ways that the company is adapting. Though it has been practiced for millennia, winemaking is getting reimagined by Hennessy as it ushers in a new era with rewilding, regenerative agriculture and a pesticide-free terroir.

A first-of-its-kind guide from Environmental nonprofit Conservation International is making its way through luxury circles. The climate justice leaders are out with a new resource for apparel brands looking to engage with Indigenous communities. Supported by French conglomerate Kering and U.S. charity Textile Exchange, the Indigenous Partnership Principles release includes 12 best practices that could spell success for an increasingly global industry.

Beauty group L’Oréal is turning to the world of technology to further its sustainability goals. The company's Luxe division is adopting data solution company Eviden’s EcoDesignCloud, which measures the environmental footprint of in-store displays, gifts-with-purchase and more, making way for more sustainable approaches. L’Oréal Group becomes the first beauty player to use the feature, announcing the update on May 13.

Another creative field is being celebrated at British fashion house Stella McCartney.

France’s YSL Beauty is expanding its sustainability program Rewild Our Earth, which seeks to protect and restore nearly 250,000 acres of wilderness by 2030.

French luxury fashion resale platform Vestiaire Collective’s third Circularity Report reveals the value of its merchandise and the secondhand category at large.

From forest bathing in Cambodia to breath work classes in Greece, the wellness leanings of each stay are celebrated.

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is digging into the data surrounding green resources. According to its findings, fashion brands that use sustainable raw materials can boost their net profits by 6 percent, on average. Despite their earnings-boosting potential, demand is set to exceed supply by 133 million tons by 2030, revealing a major challenge and an even bigger opportunity for the industry.

LVMH-owned Champagne house Ruinart is once again turning to the creative world to uplift an essential ingredient for its products: sustainability. In a brand first, the annual Carte Blanche commission is going to six artists, each tasked with exploring humankind’s relationship with the earth. Their work will be unveiled this year at fairs around the world through the “Conversations with Nature” series, inclusive of American “artivist” Andrea Bowers, British installation artist Marcus Coates, Japanese musician Tomoko Sauvage, Cameroonian visual artist Pascale Marthine Tayou, Brazilian sculptor Henrique Oliveria and Dutch ecological artist Thijs Biersteker.

France’s YSL Beauty is celebrating a natural space it has tended since 2014. Boosting its mission-driven status, the maison is taking viewers to the Ourika Community Gardens in Morocco via a new video on social media channels. A decade into service, these sustainable harvesting grounds support a local female cooperative and produce exclusive ingredients for YSL’s skincare and makeup, with fragrance to benefit in 2025.