Prince Harry Launches Global Sustainable Tourism Initiative

Prince Harry made a surprise solo visit to Shanghai, China, where he spoke at the Envision 2025 Global Partner Conference and hosted Travalyst's first Executive Summit, urging urgent action from the travel industry to meet climate change targets before 2030. His appearance, kept secret until the last moment, coincided with King Charles’s state visit to Canada, highlighting significant royal family activity on the global stage. As Travalyst’s co-founder, Harry emphasized the Asia-Pacific region's leadership potential in sustainable tourism and reiterated that climate change is a business and environmental emergency costing $143 billion annually. The Shanghai summit marked the launch of a global initiative to translate sustainability commitments into concrete industry action. Harry’s speech followed the release of Travalyst’s Five-Year Milestone Report, underscoring the role of travelers in driving change. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle and Princess Lilibet were seen involved in beekeeping, reflecting the family’s individual pursuits.