Sustainability

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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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Video: Karin Aaron on developing the Green Book Experience for cultural tourism

By PhocusWire | October 26, 2023

Aaron is preparing to launch a digital directory and booking platform for historic, heritage and cultural sites around the United States. Read More

News / Distribution

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

News / Startups

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

Opinion / Technology

Mending the data disconnect between green certifications, hotels and consumers

By Frederik Steensgaard – BeCause | October 9, 2023

Hospitality can become a greener industry with a technology platform that more efficiently maps and communicates sustainability efforts to certification criteria, frameworks and standards. 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

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

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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

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

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