Sustainability

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Consumers see costs as barrier to sustainable travel

By Kathryn Walson | April 17, 2023

While several travel organizations and brands say they are trying to help people choose greener travel, challenges include cost and helping consumers identify more sustainable options. Read More

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ClimateTrade acquires TeamClimate to offer consumer subscription

By Kathryn Walson | April 14, 2023

ClimateTrade last year opened its U.S. headquarters in Miami and acquired E-Verde, a software-as-a-service provider specialized in carbon footprint calculation. Read More

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Deloitte: Corporate travel spending on track for ‘24 recovery

By Michael B. Baker – Business Travel News | April 13, 2023

While a full recovery in business travel spending appears possible by the end of 2024, the corporate travel market would be 10-20% below pre-pandemic levels when factoring in inflation, according to the... Read More

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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

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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

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