Sustainability

News / Technology

Finnair, Swiss talk difficult distribution decisions, customer experience

By Linda Fox | July 5, 2023

Finnair and Swiss executives joined the "Make Flying Fun" panel at Phocuswright Europe 2023 to discuss boosting digital engagement, distribution developments, sustainability and more. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Squake provides sustainability solutions for travel companies

By Mitra Sorrells | June 26, 2023

Squake’s API calculates carbon emissions related to any type of travel, such as an air or rail trip or a hotel stay, and then automates carbon reduction or compensation in the booking flow. Read More

News / Startups

Squake raises €3.5M to meet rising demand for more sustainable choices

By Derek Catron | June 22, 2023

The Berlin-based climate tech startup intends to use the funding for technology research and development and new hires to meet customer demand. Read More

News / Online

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

News / Technology

Amadeus' Maroto on hospitality, aviation pressure, leadership challenges

By Linda Fox | June 20, 2023

Luis Maroto, president and CEO of Amadeus, joined Phocuswright Europe 2023 to talk about the economy, distribution developments and potential growth opportunities for the company. Read More

News / Online

Young leaders step forward at Phocuswright Europe 2023

By Derek Catron | June 13, 2023

The conference, which goes through Wednesday, opened with a summit for travel professionals under age 35 to highlight the challenges - and opportunities - they will face as industry leaders. Read More

News / Startups

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

News / Technology

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

News / Online

Google partners with EU aviation agency on emission data standard

By Mitra Sorrells | June 7, 2023

Lufthansa Group is the pilot partner in this initiative and will provide an extensive set of flight data from specific flights that can be used to improve estimates for future flights on the same... Read More

News / Online

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

News / Online

Travel loyalties shaped by age, airline punctuality, survey finds

By Derek Catron | June 1, 2023

The latest survey from OAG shows baby boomers are the most brand loyal while Gen Z stands out as the most cost-conscious. Read More

News / Distribution

Hotelbeds CEO: Sustainable travel is “nonnegotiable”

By Derek Catron | May 23, 2023

Nicolas Huss spoke with PhocusWire about travel technology, ChatGPT and the importance of sustainability. Read More

News / Online

RaizUp launches DEI certification for travel companies

By Mitra Sorrells | May 22, 2023

RaizUp’s certification process begins with assessments based on data analysis, interviews and surveys, followed by an audit and development of an action plan for the coming year. Read More

News / Technology

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

News / Online

Today’s demand won’t define tomorrow’s travelers

By Derek Catron | May 11, 2023

A panel at Hotelbeds’ MarketHub Americas conference discussed why strong consumer appetite for travel doesn’t relieve industry leaders from preparing for a more sustainable future. Read More

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