Environment

News / Technology

Amex GBT, Shell team up for blockchain-based SAF program

By Rob Gill - BTN | June 20, 2022

Amex GBT, Shell and Accenture have launched Avelia, a "book-and-claim" platform for sourcing sustainable aviation fuel. Read More

News / Online

WTTC offers destinations guidelines to boost resilience against future shocks

By Mitra Sorrells | June 16, 2022

The World Travel and Tourism Council's latest report explains the link between short-term resilience and long-term sustainability. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: E-bikes and scooters take off

By PhocusWire | June 10, 2022

PhocusWire discusses the growth and challenges of micromobility with Duncan Robertson, general manager of the U.K. and Ireland for Dott. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Be optimistic - never complacent - about climate change

By Nora Lovell Marchant - Amex GBT | June 10, 2022

Technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions exist today. Travel needs to invest. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Overcoming the complexities of multimodal travel

By PhocusWire | June 8, 2022

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, Omio’s Naren Shaam explains the opportunities and challenges in digitizing ground transportation. Read More

Opinion / Technology

A DMO's guide to NFTs

By Martin Stoll - Sparkloft Media | June 3, 2022

Travel marketers should pay close attention, understand the technology and start experimenting for themselves. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

The far and wide implications of Uber’s new charter service

By Christian Watts - Magpie Travel | May 26, 2022

With the right plan, Uber Charter could dominate the bus charter industry – and that’s a good thing. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Bruce Poon Tip of G Adventures

By Jill Menze | May 25, 2022

Bruce Poon Tip founded small group adventure travel company G Adventures in 1990 and leads as CEO still today. Read More

News / Technology

Surf Air Mobility takes SPAC route to market

By Linda Fox | May 19, 2022

Surf Air mobility will also acquire Southern Airways Corporation, with the deal expected to complete at the same time as the proposed merger. Read More

News / Online

Uber adds new travel feature, party bus and EV bookings in product update

By Jill Menze | May 16, 2022

As part of its super app strategy, Uber has unleashed new features designed to capture the end-to-end travel journey. Read More

News / Online

Cabify gets EU bank loan for electric vehicle rollout

By Linda Fox | May 12, 2022

The investment will help Cabify achieve its target of a zero-emission fleet in Spain by 2025 and worldwide by 2030. Read More

News / Online

Intrepid Travel funnels $7.85M into Australian eco-friendly cabin provider

By Jill Menze | May 10, 2022

With the investment, off-grid accommodations provider CABN plans to grow from 11 sustainable cabins to more than 70 across the country. Read More

News / Startups

New hotel booking platform lets guests offset carbon emissions at checkout

By Jill Menze | May 2, 2022

Travel startup Wayaj has launched a new hotel booking engine called Alight.travel that lets travelers book sustainable hotels and calculate and offset their carbon emissions at checkout. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Raus wants to be the digital platform for off-grid stays

By Linda Fox | April 28, 2022

The startup, which wants to expand beyond Germany, has received total funding of €3.2 million with the founders of TIER and HomeToGo among investors. Read More