Environment

Travel needs “to join forces” to meet climate challenges
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Travel needs “to join forces” to meet climate challenges
By Derek Catron | July 28, 2023
Looking to customers to make sacrifices won’t be enough to help travel reach the industry’s sustainability goals, a panel of experts at Phocuswright Europe said.   Read More
Partnership creates tree-planting rail travel booking tool
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Partnership creates tree-planting rail travel booking tool
By Derek Catron | July 27, 2023
Ecosia, a search engine that dedicates its profits to green initiatives, is partnering with travel technology platform Omio to create a train travel booking product that will fund tree-planting and... Read More
Want green travel? Add competition to high-speed rail lines
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Want green travel? Add competition to high-speed rail lines
By Derek Catron | July 20, 2023
A report from SilverRail shows a surge in rail use on high-speed routes where there is increased competition to hold down costs.   Read More
Lilium avoids delisting with $192M injection
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Lilium avoids delisting with $192M injection
By Linda Fox | July 18, 2023
EVTOL company Lilium hopes to achieve its first manned flight in the second half of 2024. Read More
Stepping stones toward hotel sustainability
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Stepping stones toward hotel sustainability
By Sophie Cartwright - Guestline | July 7, 2023
Reducing hospitality’s carbon footprint is an ongoing requirement, but there are steps to help operators get there, saving money in the long term while building loyalty with staff and guests.   Read More
4 key insights from Phocuswright Europe 2023
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4 key insights from Phocuswright Europe 2023
By Derek Catron | June 21, 2023
Clearing up a mystery over Airbnb’s marketing spend, balancing interests in the travel experience sector, calling for action on climate — they were all key moments during last week's conference.   Read More
Amadeus takes stake in SAF innovator Caphenia
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Amadeus takes stake in SAF innovator Caphenia
By Linda Fox | June 12, 2023
The Germany-based company is working to produce synthesis gas, the combination of CO2 and water, used to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).  Read More
Uber unveils carbon saving initiatives for riders and drivers
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Uber unveils carbon saving initiatives for riders and drivers
By Linda Fox | June 9, 2023
Actor Edward Norton joined the event, saying young people “should be mad,” while he also applauded Uber's use of its platform to push for the adoption of electric vehicles. Read More
IATA, ATPCO teaming up to offer flight emissions data
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IATA, ATPCO teaming up to offer flight emissions data
By Derek Catron | June 7, 2023
ATPCO will integrate IATA's CO2 data into its API for flight amenities later this year.   Read More
Emirates to invest $200M to boost sustainability efforts
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Emirates to invest $200M to boost sustainability efforts
By Linda Fox | May 11, 2023
The carrier, which plans to invest the funds over three years, claims this is the biggest financial commitment toward sustainability by any airline. Read More
Big Red Group, Ecotourism Australia partner for sustainable tourism
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Big Red Group, Ecotourism Australia partner for sustainable tourism
By Derek Catron | April 28, 2023
Experience operators on Big Red Group’s platform will be able to demonstrate their sustainable credentials by showcasing certifications from Ecotourism Australia, a not-for-profit that promotes... Read More
HumanForest raises £12M to double its fleet, invest in tech
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HumanForest raises £12M to double its fleet, invest in tech
By Kathryn Walson | April 27, 2023
The London-based company plans to invest the equity component into its user app and advertising technology platform. Read More
As airfares soar, train bookings rise
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As airfares soar, train bookings rise
By Kathryn Walson | April 26, 2023
Omio has compared its search and booking data from Q1 2019 with Q1 2023, finding a 20% increase in total train bookings and a 54% decrease in total flight bookings. Read More
Sustainability-focused startups find opportunities, obstacles
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Sustainability-focused startups find opportunities, obstacles
By Kathryn Walson | April 24, 2023
Founders of environmental startups know that where there are challenges, there are also opportunities. And the possibility to make a difference rises in correlation with the demand for eco-friendly... Read More
How optimizing operations can help air industry decarbonize
Opinion / Technology
How optimizing operations can help air industry decarbonize
By Yann Cabaret - SITA | April 21, 2023
By looking to existing and emerging technologies to optimize operations to decrease emissions, aviation can make an impact today while longer-term solutions such as sustainable aviation fuels become... Read More
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