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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 13 MIN

Beyond Greenwashing: Surviving the European Compliance Countdown

from The Sustainability Edge: Your Tourism Podcast · host Samantha Smits

Vague sustainability claims are becoming a thing of the past. As EU member states begin enforcing the Empowering Consumers Directive, tourism businesses worldwide must prepare for a new level of transparency. Samantha Smits discusses why you must move from tracking monthly bills to measuring specific units like litres and watts to keep your market access open.Connect with Samantha Smits on LinkedIn or her website.Are you a tourism CEO looking to protect your international contracts and cut daily operational costs? Download your free copy of the B2B Tourism Blueprint here to stop cash leaks, satisfy international agents, and stay ahead of strict compliance rules.Ready for direct advice? You can plan a Match Call with me here.Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review The Sustainability Edge: Your Tourism Podcast on your favourite podcast app. Your support helps us reach more visionary leaders in the industry.The Sustainability Edge is hosted by Samantha Smits, your guide to turning sustainability into a competitive edge.

Vague sustainability claims are becoming a thing of the past. As EU member states begin enforcing the Empowering Consumers Directive, tourism businesses worldwide must prepare for a new level of transparency. Samantha Smits discusses why you must move from tracking monthly bills to measuring specific units like litres and watts to keep your market access open. Connect with Samantha Smits on LinkedIn or her website. Are you a tourism CEO looking to protect your international contracts and cut ...

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