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Newsweek
09-07-2025
- Newsweek
Gen Z Has Conflicting Takes on Sustainability, Tourism
The youngest generation of adults wants to explore the world, but at what cost to the environment they claim to care for? Although surveys indicate that Gen Z, those born between 1997 and 2012, are more eco-conscious, the data shows conflicting numbers. A recent report by Barclays revealed that Gen Z buyers are prioritizing their spending at businesses that align with their values, particularly in terms of political, social and environmental issues. The Barclays Consumer Spend survey also revealed that they prioritize spending money on experiences that will result in lasting memories. For many, travel hits on both levels, and they're not willing to compromise. "This idea that the young people say, 'Mom and Dad, what did you do to the planet?' Why are they saying that?" Xavier Font, professor at the University of Surrey and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Sustainable Tourism, told the assembled crowd of over 120 attendees at Newsweek's New Destinations event in London last week. They are asking because they want to do more travels that are potentially hazardous to the environment, Font said. "The new generations are flying much more, and for shorter times for longer distances than any other generation before. [The] cost of living crisis [coming out of] COVID has just meant that people want to take shorter, cheaper, but further holidays." Young man taking a selfie with mobile smart phone hiking mountains. Young man taking a selfie with mobile smart phone hiking mountains. iStockphoto/Getty The travelers at the heart of this trend are Gen Z. "Look at the Gen Zs. What I'm hearing from my own daughter, from all her friends, is, 'If I take a full time job, how quickly can I have six months sabbatical before I can start traveling?'," Font told Newsweek's audience. He also explained that some Gen Zs are quitting one job, getting another and taking an extended travel break in between. "Anybody who's had a teenager in the house who basically says they care about the planet, just care how long they spend in the shower, and that will tell you something about how much they care about the planet," Font continued. He said: "I think there's a lot said, and what's done is actually very different. Every time you look at another survey from yet another company says, 'What percentage of people in Europe want to save the planet?' Come on, it's like somebody asking a question, 'Aaron, from one to 10, are you a good parent?' What are we all going to say in a survey? So don't trust a lot of data you can see right now. And stop all of the surveys and all the work, they just point the finger at somebody else. Responsible travel means we all do this, we point at ourselves rather than saying, 'What should somebody else do?' I need to ask myself, 'What should I do?'" Lyn Hughes, editor of Wanderlust magazine, informed the audience that in the magazine's annual survey, 75 percent of respondents, in a variety age groups, expressed interest in sustainable travel. "But, when we actually asked them if their own travels were sustainable, they didn't know," she said, pointing to an education gap. "What you can't do is guilt trip people," she continued. "You can't make them feel bad about their holidays, and it's very unlikely they are going to choose something because it's seen as a sustainable holiday, certainly at this stage, things may change over the years, but what we can do is guide them in the choices, say, organizations, destinations and so on."
Newsweek
08-07-2025
- Newsweek
Hawaii Defining Regenerative Travel, Skipping Greenwashing
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The eco-friendly buzzwords used to be responsible travel, then sustainable travel. Now, it's regenerative travel. Panelists at Newsweek's New Destinations travel summit in London last week debated whether these terms are just buzzwords (greenwashing) or if they are actionable, long-term endeavors. "The challenge for me is that regenerative is just the current buzzword. So regenerative used to be sustainable. Sustainable used to be responsible, and it's the current generation's way of making us feel good about ourselves in the doing of the work that we're trying to do," Dr. Aaron Salā, CEO of the Hawai'i Visitors and Convention Bureau, told the assembled crowd of over 120 guests. Salā was joined on the panel by Lyn Hughes, founding editor of Wanderlust magazine, and Xavier Font, professor at the University of Surrey and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Sustainable Tourism. "Hawaii has a regenerative tourism statute, that tourism itself in Hawaii must be regenerative in nature. The statute, however, does not define regenerative. And so we have this challenge and responsibility to look at this rather complex and dynamic terminology," Salā continued. What Hawaii aims to avoid is greenwashing. People gather along Kaanapali Beach on August 5, 2024 near Lahaina, Hawaii. People gather along Kaanapali Beach on August 5, 2024 near Lahaina, Hawaii."There's a term we are familiar with, greenwashing, essentially exaggerating the claims of sustainability that you may make. And we all make those exaggerations on a regular basis, and governments are trying to regulate those more and more," Font told Newsweek's audience. Font also cautions against green hushing. "Green hushing is a term that you can use for speaking quietly about green practice for fear that both consumers and stakeholders will think that you are a less competent company because you're putting too much emphasis on your green practices and [that] you kind of lost focus on what really is important, which is the business," he said. The professor continued: "And we see that the same companies, quite often, are doing both things. But we also see a lot of practices around green hushing from small businesses, because very often they don't know how to talk about sustainability, and they haven't learned how to communicate in a persuasive way, or they end up communicating sustainability to consumers in the same way they would have communicated to their environmental auditor if they happen to have one." Hawaii doesn't plan to greenwash or green hush. "I come from a native Hawaiian perspective, an island worldview, ultimately, is the entire ecosystem. It's not just the one thing, it's not just the baggage, it's not just the check in. It is how the entire ecosystem comes together. And that entire ecosystem must be regenerative that is genealogically linked, that is understanding the trials and tribulations of the past, how we make the past better usage of innovative technology," Salā said. "Ultimately, regenerative for us has to be in the firmament, in the DNA of the doing of the industry. So that regenerative doesn't only create an opportunity for advantageous effect on the visitor, it must also create sustainable effect on the environment and the community that that that stands in the foundation of the industry," he continued.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Best ways to cure Vampirism in Oblivion Remastered
(Image Via Virtuous and Bethesda Game Studios) Becoming a vampire in Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered comes with some powerful perks but also some major drawbacks. If your adventure is being ruined by the sunlight or the hostile NPCs, here is how you can cure your Vampirism quickly. Whether you are seeking practicality or redemption, the cure of the curse is possible. Follow the guide, no matter if you have just been infected or you are already a full-blooded vampire. It will help. Best methods to cure Vampirism in Oblivion Remastered If it is caught early, Vampirism can be reversed. Contracting the disease Porphyric Hemophilia, which turns you into a vampire, gives a 72-hour window. During it, make sure to use the Cure Disease potions, shrine blessings, or spells before sleeping to halt the transformation. Mandrake Root, Garlic, and Shepherd's Pie will also work. However, if you missed the window, you will need some tougher solutions. If you have been converted to a full vampire, Font of Renewal will give you instant relief. For it, head to Deepscorn Hollow , which is located southeast of Leyawiin. Next, dive into the submerged ruins and finally navigate to the cloister. Harvest the Purgeblood Salts from the crystals nearby and then activate Font. It is quick but needs Vile Lair DLC, which is included in the remaster. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn How Smart Traders Use Data to Navigate Volatile Markets News Portal Try Now Undo If you prefer storytelling, you can follow the Vampire Cure quest . It begins at Arcane University . Raminus Polus will direct you to the Count Hassildor of Skingrad. His wife shares your plight. Melisande, the witch, will demand 5 ingredients— Nightshade Bloodgrass Garlic Argonian blood Vampire's ashes. Gather all the ingredients and brew the potion to cure yourself. Countess is the morally complex finale. Key considerations when choosing the cure Is Being a VAMPIRE Worth It? HOW TO CURE in 5 Minutes? How To Become A Vampire Oblivion Remastered To cure Vampirism is permanent. After you become human, you cannot re-embrace night without the mods or the cheats. So, weigh the loss of perks like stat boost and night vision against the penalties for freedom from sunlight. The Front of Renewal skips the quests but will lock you out of the rewards of the Cure quest, which is the trade-off for speed. The lengthy steps of the Cure quest reward 1000 gold and lore. It is ideal for completionists. However, hunting the ingredients, like the ashes of Hindaril in the Redwater Slough, risks some deadly fights. The accessibility of the Font further makes it ideal for some urgent playthroughs. Irrespective of the path chosen, make sure to plan around your timing and the NPC schedules. There are some steps that need to be followed for 24 hours. What is life after cure? After the cure, sunlight harm will vanish, and the townsfolk will no longer flee. But some lingering effects, like the facial changes, will persist. To avoid restarting, make sure to save before the cure. Also, remember that the perks of Vampirism will be gone for good. So, rebuild the character with the enchanted gear or the alchemy to compensate. Whether you are after redemption or want convenience, Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered ensures that Vampirism is not just a life sentence. Make sure to choose the method and reclaim the day. Then, dive back into the adventures of Tamriel.
The Onion
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Onion
Roku Tests Autoplaying Ads Before Loading Home Screen
While Roku already includes video ads peppered throughout the streaming platform, some users have recently reported a preview of Moana 2 now autoplaying on the device's startup, before they are shown the OS home screen. What do you think? 'We asked, they listened.' Lisa Lambert, Unemployed 'In today's instant-gratification world, it's nice to slow down and enjoy an advertisement sometimes.' Andrew Tufts, Sprinkle Inspector 'Despicable. A TV is no place for ads.' Dennis Grover, Font Auditor
USA Today
23-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Rob Font after another betting upset at UFC Fight Night 252: 'Put some respect on my name'
SEATTLE – For the second straight fight, Rob Font conquered the task of a young up-and-comer placed in front of him by the UFC. On the UFC Fight Night 252 main card Saturday at Climate Pledge Arena, Font (22-8 MMA, 12-7 UFC) handed Jean Matsumoto (16-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) his first career loss in exciting fashion. 'I was the underdog in this one, too?' Font said to reporters including MMA Junkie upon learning the odds at a post-fight news conference. 'Come on, man. You've got to put some respect on my name, man.' Font, 37, has been in the promotion since 2014. For years, he's fought top-ranked competition including the likes of Jose Aldo, Cory Sandhagen, Deiveson Figueiredo and Marlon Vera. After a 1-4 stretch, Font switched training camp locations and went to Tristar in Montreal to train under coach Firas Zahabi. He's 2-0 since, also having defeated Kyler Phillips in October. He says confidence in the wrestling has been the biggest X-factor change in his game. 'I think before I was trying so hard not to get taken down,' Font said, of what's changed in camp. 'Obviously, I'm still working my takedown defense and all that. I just got a new confidence of getting back to my feet. Even when I first got to Tristar, we was working double-leg scrambles, single-leg scrambles. I'm getting taken down often. It's not like I'm just stopping takedowns. I'm getting taken down but I feel like I'm getting so much better at getting back to my feet. Then, when I do start stopping takedowns, that's when I'm like, 'Oh, let's go.' 'When you do take me down, I'm popping up. The moment I start digging my double-underhooks and sprawling and facing ahead, it's going to be a problem for a lot of people. I'm almost there. I'm still figuring it out. It doesn't come as natural to me, but I'm getting there.' Back on a winning streak for the first time since 2021, Font hopes to keep the momentum rolling. While he's done well against rising bantamweights, Font wants a more established name next time out. 'I hope, I hope,' Font said. 'Obviously, I went from fighting at GOAT like Dominick Cruz to fighting not necessarily a newcomer but a guy who only has two fights in the UFC, is 16-0. He's really, really impressive, super strong, talented. Obviously I'm two wins in a row. Hopefully it gets me back in there with another top name. We'll find out soon. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC Fight Night 252.
