Always a pleasure to work with Emese Maczko. In her new role as a contributor to Forbes, covering sustainable travel exclusively, she's amplifying the voices of those driving meaningful change in the industry, which couldn't be more aligned with our mission at REYA.

A study suggests that upgrading dive sites to full marine protection (no fishing) could generate $2.7 billion extra annual revenue. It is a huge economic and environmental opportunity, but what about local livelihoods. #tourism #sustainability forbes.com/sites/emesemac…

Any other alternatives to see Giza Pyramids beyond walking tours and animal rides? Other “vehicles”? Did anyone have a positive experience despite the crowds or the relentless local salesmen/women? #journorequest for #FORBES

I started on #substack. Here is my first post with five #journorequest all around sustainable travel to be published on Forbes. Please reach out if it is relevant to you/your client and subscribe for updates open.substack.com/pub/emesemaczk…

According to a Feb. 27 report from Tourism Economics, visits are expected to fall 5.1%, down from an earlier view for an 8.8% increase. Spending by foreign tourists is expected to tumble 11%, representing a loss of $18 billion this year. fortune.com/2025/03/17/for… #travel #trump

In the heart of Yosemite, a symbol of silent protest rippled against the sheer granite face of El Capitan: an upside-down flag, a climber’s distress signal. As journalist Emese Maczko reports in a compelling feature for Forbes, this striking image speaks volumes about the

Have you thought about what responsibility you have through your dining choices? Would you be willing to skip a delicacy to protect biodiversity? Every choice on your plate has the power to shape the future. #dining #endangeredspecies forbes.com/sites/emesemac…

Baja California Sur hosts 27 cetacean species, 33% of the world’s total. In Forbes, Regina Domingo of Nakawe Project and Baja Adventures talks with Emese Maczko about species differences and why knowing them is key to ethical whale watching. She shared in the interview that

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

NEWS: NPS opened a new window on April 4, allowing employees to resign but on paid leave through September. It takes effect on April 18, right before the Easter holidays. #NPCA estimates this would affect at least 2,400 staff members. forbes.com/sites/emesemac… #NationalPark #NPS

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 forbes.com/sites/emesemac…

#journorequest - all info about what I need for my #Forbes stories in June is my Substack. Please email me if you can comment on any topics. emesemaczko.substack.com/p/welcome-to-s…

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. #travel #nationalpark forbes.com/sites/emesemac…

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. #forbes #trump #NationalPark forbes.com/sites/emesemac…

#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 forbes.com/sites/emesemac…

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. forbes.com/sites/emesemac… #travel

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 forbes.com/sites/emesemac…

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 forbes.com/sites/emesemac…