Environment

News / Startups

Are venture capitalists consciously focusing on sustainability in travel?

By Steven Lerner | January 28, 2020

Although sustainability is gaining momentum among investors, is it advancing in travel? Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Balance Holidays curates bespoke retreats for eco-conscious travelers

By Jill Menze | January 27, 2020

Balance Holidays specializes in bespoke wellbeing retreats in natural locations. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: The challenge of reducing travel in the travel industry

By PhocusWire | January 24, 2020

Conversations about sustainability are difficult to have across all industries, including travel, but it’s time to have them. Read More

News / Online

Furthering its digital ambitions, Lonely Planet launches experiences

By Linda Fox | January 23, 2020

Lonely Planet Experiences launches via a partnership with Intrepid Travel to offer day and multi-day sustainable tours. Read More

News / Online

How the corporate travel industry is tackling climate change

By Linda Fox | January 22, 2020

The corporate travel community is tackling climate change with a focus on education, open dialogues and reducing carbon by traveling less. Read More

News / Distribution

Consumers plan to fly less as climate change concerns hit home

By Linda Fox | January 21, 2020

Research from the European Investment Bank reveals consumers plan to reduce their flying. Read More

News / Distribution

Travel and tourism organizations push for action on climate emergency

By Linda Fox | January 15, 2020

Travel companies and organizations have joined forces to take steps to reduce carbon emissions, while a report assesses the total impact of a holiday from transport to food. Read More

News / Technology

Offsetting carbon emissions is soaring in air travel - but is it effective?

By Steven Lerner | January 15, 2020

As the movement to reduce carbon emissions through offsetting has grown, so, too, have questions about the efficacy of the endeavor. Read More

Opinion / Online

Are you ready to create and manage a green travel policy?

By Johnny Thorsen | January 13, 2020

Simplified offset processes, "carbon consciousness" as a characteristic of loyalty and buying decisions based on emission output may become some of the hallmark's of a green travel program. Read More

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News / Online

Where does social media and sustainability collide?

By Marissa Trew - WiT | January 10, 2020

At the VidCon Asia Summit, Jeremy Jauncey, CEO and founder of Beautiful Destinations, spoke about the pressure tourism organizations are under to embrace digital, the role of social media content... Read More

News / Technology

Inside the travel startup accelerator building sustainability tech for Asia Pacific

By Mitra Sorrells | January 6, 2020

Travel Lab Asia is an initiative of ADB Ventures, PATA and Plug and Play to spur clean technology innovation in the hospitality sector in Asia Pacific. Read More

News / Online

Value remains most important factor for U.S. and French buyers of travel online

By Linda Fox | November 26, 2019

Research from Amadeus highlights most important factors in online booking as well as influences on purchasing decisions. Read More

Interview / Online

Brand Business - Maria Elena Velardi of Wayaj

By Steven Lerner | November 15, 2019

Wayaj is an app to discover and book eco-friendly hotels and experiences around the world. Maria Elena Velardi joined in May 2017 as its chief marketing officer. Read More