Sustainability

News / Online

TravelLocal raises $10M Series B to accelerate international growth

By Mitra Sorrells | September 28, 2023

TravelLocal offers tailor-made holidays by connecting its clients with local experts in each destination, combining advice from vetted experts with the convenience of online booking. Read More

News / Online

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

News / Online

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

News / Startups

Amex Ventures makes strategic investment in travel risk platform Sensible Weather

By Mitra Sorrells | September 25, 2023

Sensible Weather said the funding advances its goal to support travel, event and outdoor businesses in the face of growing weather uncertainty. 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

News / Technology

Expedia Group builds generative AI into multiple products in its “Fall Release”

By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2023

Among many other updates to its products and services for both travelers and industry partners, Expedia Group is partnering with travel influencers to offer short-form videos in the Expedia and... Read More

News / Technology

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

News / Online

Steve Hafner on why Kayak is going deeper into business travel

By Mitra Sorrells | September 12, 2023

Kayak has more than 30,000 companies using it's free corporate travel tool for small- and medium-sized businesses and is now going after larger enterprises with a new product developed for PwC. Read More

News / Online

Travelers are placing more value on customer experience when considering air travel

By Morgan Hines | September 8, 2023

SITA's latest Passenger IT Insights report finds travelers becoming more comfortable with technology, particularly mobile apps, and also increased desire for technology that boosts sustainability for... Read More

News / Online

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 / Online

Intrepid Travel, Flight Centre tackle modern slavery in travel supply chains

By Morgan Hines | August 22, 2023

Modern slavery impacts an estimated 50 million people. Now, Intrepid Travel and Flight Centre Travel Group are teaming up to confront the issue in travel industry supply chains. Read More

News / Startups

Climate-focused travel management platform Goodwings raises $1.5M

By Mitra Sorrells | August 22, 2023

The company’s subscription-based platform enables businesses to use the commissions from their travel bookings to purchase green aviation fuel and carbon offsets. Read More

News / Online

Google to join sustainable aviation fuel program

By Derek Catron | August 15, 2023

The program, headed by American Express Global Business Travel and Shell Aviation, also includes Aon, Bank of America, Delta, Cathay Pacific, JetBlue and Japan Airlines. Read More

News / Technology

Archer secures $215M investment for eVTOL development

By Derek Catron | August 15, 2023

The company also announced its Midnight aircraft received FAA certification, an important step on its path to commercial operations in 2025. Read More