Sustainability

News / Online

Economic, not just environmental, sustainability for travel

By Phocuswright Research | February 20, 2024

Phocuswright research found that communication or education efforts around economic sustainability need to take extra care to be direct and transparent because these issues are too covert for travelers... Read More

News / Technology

Joby gets exclusive rights to fly electric air taxis in Dubai

By Linda Fox | February 12, 2024

Joby is hoping to begin air taxi operations as early as 2025 in Dubai and has signed a partnership with Skyports for the development and operation of four locations. Read More

Opinion / Online

Let’s not love our favorite destinations to death!

By Gaurav Bhatnagar - TBO.com | February 8, 2024

TBO.com co-founder Gaurav Bhatnagar says the travel industry needs to stop pointing fingers at governments and tourism boards and instead take responsibility - and action - to reduce overtourism. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

ITB Berlin: A strong focus on travel technology

By ITB Berlin | February 7, 2024

More than 30 international providers are presenting their forward-looking products and ideas in a total of five halls at the world’s leading travel trade show. Read More

News / Startups

Cosmic Aerospace raises $4.5M for electric aircraft development

By PhocusWire | February 7, 2024

The electric aircraft startup will use the seed funding to advance technology for its zero-emission vehicles capable of carrying 24 passengers and flying 600 miles. Read More

News / Technology

Airline tech bosses prioritize artificial intelligence investment

By Linda Fox | February 7, 2024

Airline technology spend has been increasing since 2020 and was expected to hit approximately $35 billion in 2023, up from 2022’s figure of $30 billion, according to the SITA Air Transport IT 2023... Read More

News / Technology

Phocuswright’s 2024 guide to travel innovation and tech

By Phocuswright Research | February 5, 2024

The Phocuswright report from a team of researchers looks at the most significant innovation trends in travel technology and distribution for 2024 and beyond. Read More

News / Startups

Heart Aerospace lands $107M for hybrid-electric airplane

By Linda Fox | February 2, 2024

The company plans to put the investment toward further development of the business as well as progressing certification of its ES-30 hybrid-electric aircraft. Read More

News / Technology

Google will update flight emissions calculations in its Travel Impact Model

By Mitra Sorrells | January 31, 2024

Along with three updates, the advisory committee for Google's Travel Impact Model has agreed to prioritize research on contrails to provide consumers with clear information on their impact on the... Read More

News / Online

TourRadar, Kimkim on shifts and opportunities in multi-day trips

By Mitra Sorrells | January 23, 2024

In a discussion in the PhocusWire studio, TourRadar chief marketing officer Christian Wolters and Kimkim founder Joost Schreve discussed their marketing strategies, sustainability efforts and how they... Read More

News / Online

Italian National Tourist Board launches Venice tourist entry fee platform

By Morgan Hines | January 19, 2024

If tourists want to enter certain parts of Venice on a day-trip beginning in April, they will have to show a QR code as proof they have paid a new €5 “Venice Access Fee” during peak times. Read More

News / Online

Seeking sustainable options when travelers aren’t as green as they say

By Derek Catron | January 18, 2024

New research from Phocuswright shows that while travelers may talk about supporting sustainability, their behavior demonstrates something else. Some wonder if more government incentives or regulations... Read More

News / Online

Younger travelers boost importance of sustainability, new research shows

By Derek Catron | January 16, 2024

Research from the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance finds a growing market opportunity for sustainable travel that’s likely to accelerate. Read More

News / Online

Do travelers connect overtourism and sustainability?

By Phocuswright Research | January 8, 2024

Overtourism taxes travelers, destinations and locals alike. Often overlooked as a key sustainability facet, crowd management and visitor volume control have become vital in the current conservation... Read More