Sustainability

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Aviation industry invests in SAF to reach climate targets

By Kathryn Walson | April 10, 2023

With development of hydrogen- and electric-powered planes for long-haul flights too far off, airlines look to investments in sustainable aviation fuel to help meet carbon emissions goals. Read More

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6 trends for appealing to emerging Chinese travel market

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | April 6, 2023

The recent China Arising event makes clear the gates are wide open for Chinese travelers, who are ready to explore the world again. Read More

Opinion / Online

Travel needs more leadership to fight climate change

By Bob Garner - EnviroRental | April 5, 2023

The short-term rental industry must own its share of the responsibility for reducing emissions, writes Bob Garner, CEO and founder of EnviroRental. Read More

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Travel Talk: Where can the industry do better?

By PhocusWire | April 3, 2023

Northstar Travel Group's editorial leaders discuss sustainability, DEI and other areas where there is room for future improvement. Read More

News / Technology

Destinus heads €12M Spanish effort to boost hydrogen flight

By Derek Catron | March 29, 2023

Last June Destinus and Spanish engine manufacturer ITP Aero agreed to jointly develop a hydrogen engine test facility to showcase their research in hydrogen combustion. Read More

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Cabify closes $110M round, looks to further expansion

By Linda Fox | March 28, 2023

The latest investment in the company comes from Orilla Asset Management and AXIS and adds to Cabify’s €40 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), as well as an investment from Mutua... Read More

News / Startups

BlaBlaCar looks to acquire Klaxit, boost French carpooling

By Derek Catron | March 16, 2023

While negotiations are ongoing, the companies share a goal of reducing France’s carbon footprint through more shared rides. Read More

CitizenM London Victoria Station property

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CitizenM secures €480M sustainability-linked loan

By Derek Catron | March 15, 2023

Sustainability-linked loans incentivize companies to achieve environmental benchmarks to secure lower interest rates. Read More

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Travel Talk: Takeaways from ITB Berlin

By PhocusWire | March 13, 2023

Returning to the marquee travel trade event for the first time in four years, Northstar’s thought leaders share first impressions. Read More

News / Online

WTTC introduces sustainability guidelines for hotels

By Johanna Jainchill - Travel Weekly | March 9, 2023

Called Hotel Sustainability Basics, WTTC said it is an industry-backed initiative to enable accommodation providers worldwide, regardless of their size, “to begin their sustainability journey.” Read More

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Trip.com Group sees outbound travel demand surge

By Mitra Sorrells | March 7, 2023

The company says demand for outbound travel is continuing to accelerate in the first months of this year, with bookings up more than 300% compared with the same period last year. Read More

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As travel trends up, so do climate goal challenges

By Derek Catron | March 1, 2023

A new report from the Travel Foundation charts a course for a growing travel sector to meet climate change goals – but it won’t be painless. Read More

News / Startups

JetBlue adds climate platform powered by Chooose

By Mitra Sorrells | February 28, 2023

JetBlue customers can use the platform to estimate the CO2 emissions of their flights and then contribute to a fund to cover the difference in cost between SAF and conventional jet fuel. Read More

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Unyoked secures €18 million to expand solar-powered cabins

By Kathryn Walson | February 24, 2023

Founded in 2016, the company operates approximately 100 off-grid cabins in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom and has hosted about 35,000 overnight stays. Read More

News / Online

United announces sustainable flight fund

By Kathryn Walson | February 22, 2023

United and its inaugural partners – Air Canada, Boeing, GE Aerospace, JPMorgan Chase and Honeywell – provided the initial investment of more then $100 million. Read More

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