I'm researching a story on up-and-coming destinations known for their sustainability. They include Bordeaux, France, Singapore, Oslo, Belfast, Sydney, and Aalborg, Denmark. I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has recently visited these places and experienced their sustainability efforts firsthand. (This can include anything positive or negative, including better mass transit, more recycling efforts, or tourism taxes that are meant to reduce the destination's carbon footprint).
Where did you go?
How was the experience different from visiting a city that is less concerned with sustainability?
I'm also interested in hearing from sustainability experts on this topic. The featured cities are based on the latest Global Destination Sustainability Index. I'm interested in knowing what these destinations are doing to improve their sustainability.
How is a visit to one of these sustainability leaders different?
Are these destinations becoming more sustainable in order to attract more visitors?
What is the future of tourism in these sustainable cities, and are they worth visiting?
The Department of Transportation just dropped a proposed rule that would have required airlines to compensate U.S. travelers for delayed flights. Behind the scenes, the airline industry is lobbying to undo even more consumer protections — from refund requirements to fee disclosures.
I'm researching a story about which rules are most at risk of being rolled back, and what travelers can do to protect themselves if airlines get their way.
I'm looking for air travelers who’ve already felt the sting of weakened protections. Maybe it was a delayed refund, being forced to accept a credit, or a surprise airline fee. I'm interested in hearing your personal stories about what happens when rules vanish and passengers are left to fend for themselves.
For industry experts, I'd love to know which DOT regulations are most vulnerable. How would repealing these rules affect travelers? And what steps can consumers take now to safeguard themselves?
If you’ve experienced any of this, I'd love to hear your story.