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A different type of travel sustainability research

By Phocuswright Research | December 6, 2023

While travelers often have good intentions, a new research report from Phocuswright shows sustainability considerations rarely impact their trip decisions. Read More

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Finding solutions for travel disruptions in an age of climate change

By Derek Catron | November 27, 2023

Travel industry leaders weigh in on the need for companies to be more proactive about helping customers when travel disruptions occur. Read More

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The positive and negative impacts of travel on destinations

By Linda Fox | November 1, 2023

A report from Economist Impact and Booking.com assesses the social, environmental and economic impact of visitors on destinations. Read More

Opinion / Online

Travel customer service resilience in the age of climate disruption

By Jeffrey Katz – Journera | October 27, 2023

While the increasing frequency of climate-related disruptions is inevitable, severely disappointed customers are not. Travel providers have access to the data that enables a real-time, proactive... Read More

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Rail Europe, KKday join forces to promote sustainable rail travel

By Derek Catron | October 26, 2023

Taiwan-basedKKday said it has seen a 60% increase in sales of European travel products this year over the same period in 2019. Read More

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Booking adds sustainability badge for short-term rentals vetted by Sustonica

By Mitra Sorrells | October 11, 2023

Properties that have received the Sustonica certification will now show a “Level 3+ Travel Sustainable” badge at the top of their listing on Booking.com. Read More

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JetBlue files complaint against Amsterdam flight caps

By Donna M. Airoldi – Business Travel News | October 2, 2023

The airline filed a complaint with the U.S. DOT against the Netherlands and EU opposing upcoming flight caps at Schiphol Airport. Read More

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3 key insights from aviation chiefs at the World Aviation Festival

By Linda Fox | October 2, 2023

PhocusWire recaps what the bosses of Emirates, IAG, TAP Air Portugal, Pegasus and IATA said about the hurdles aviation faces going forward during the World Aviation Forum 2023. Read More

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While no longer unexpected, the "cost" of air travel disruptions continues to rise

By Morgan Hines | September 26, 2023

Two new airline industry reports provide insights into how consumers feel about air travel disruptions and also the costs – both economic and environmental – that these problems bring. Read More

Opinion / Online

World Tourism Day highlights need for sustainable destination strategies

By Richard Black – Sojern | September 25, 2023

Three ways destinations can showcase their commitment to providing sustainable tourism, not only to attract travelers with similar values but to ensure their destination is open for decades to come. Read More

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United Airlines inks deal to buy 1B gallons of SAF

By Derek Catron | September 14, 2023

Houston-based Cemvita to provide 50 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel a year for 20 years to the airline. Read More

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Climate disasters renew focus on travel sustainability goals

By Derek Catron | August 31, 2023

Will another summer of climate calamities galvanize the level of coordination necessary to keep the travel industry growing — while helping to save the planet? Read More

News / Startups

Modern Adventure to expand travel offering after $4.8M investment

By Linda Fox | August 31, 2023

Certified B Corp Modern Adventure is looking to boost its head count and improve the customer experience. Read More

Opinion / Online

Supporting sustainability in travel loyalty

By Kenneth Purcell – iSeatz | August 14, 2023

Sustainability-related rewards align with members’ values. But travel loyalty programs need the technological wherewithal to offer them. Read More

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United, JetBlue further investments in sustainability

By Derek Catron | July 31, 2023

United Airlines announced an increase to its sustainable flight fund along with new partners – including JetBlue Ventures, which is also investing in carbon dioxide removal technology. Read More

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