Sustainability

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Iomob

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022

Iomob is building a decentralized internet of mobility (IoM) network that facilitates seamless passenger journeys around the globe. Read More

News / Online

New initiative forms to foster collaboration on climate change

By Kathryn Walson | November 14, 2022

The global TT4T initiative aims to engage the travel tech community in developing new solutions, which will be pilot-tested and refined through destination-level partners. Read More

News / Startups

Volocopter tops up Series E funding with $182M

By Linda Fox | November 1, 2022

The investment comes from Saudi Arabia's smart city development project Neom and Gly Capital Management. Read More

News / Online

British Airways, Amadeus push sustainability efforts

By Mitra Sorrells | October 27, 2022

British Airways is working Chooose to provide more detailed information to travelers about the climate impacts of travel, while Amadeus has joined the Travalyst coalition. Read More

News / Online

What mobility booking data reveals about traveler behavior

By Jill Menze | October 26, 2022

According to a new report from Omio, travelers are opting for more sustainable modes of travel and staying closer to home. Read More

News / Online

How a regional airline is becoming a leader in sustainability

By Kathryn Walson | October 24, 2022

In June, the Swedish airline Braathens held what it claims to be the first regional flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel. Read More

News / Technology

Booking.com partners with Chooose to boost traveler awareness of climate impacts

By Mitra Sorrells | October 20, 2022

The partnership will initially focus on providing transparent information about the carbon impact of each element of a booking. Read More

News / Startups

CitySwift raises €5M for public transport intelligence tools

By Linda Fox | October 18, 2022

The Series A investment brings Ireland-based CitySwift's total funding to €8.5 million. Read More

News / Startups

South Korea's Plana lands funding for electric air taxis

By Kathryn Walson | October 17, 2022

The company says its goal is to create an autonomous aircraft that can make safe, affordable trips of up to 350 miles. Read More

News / Online

WTTC and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance unite for environmental push

By Linda Fox | October 17, 2022

The pair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing both organizations to working together on reducing the environmental impact of the hospitality industry. Read More

News / Online

Standardized data key to air industry sustainability

By Kathryn Walson | October 12, 2022

ATPCO panelists say sustainable aviation initiatives can only work with transparency and industry standardization. Read More

News / Technology

Electric air taxis take flight with new developments

By Kathryn Walson | October 7, 2022

Thanks to steady investment and technological advancements, electric air taxis are getting closer to becoming a daily means of transportation, according to manufacturers. Read More

News / Online

WiT Singapore: Sustainable travel hits the spotlight

By Luke Clark - CP5 | October 7, 2022

The travel industry is readying for a more meaningful dialogue with the traveling public around sustainability. Read More

News / Online

For Good, For Travel helps agents boost sustainable travel

By Kathryn Walson | October 5, 2022

The not-for-profit project encourages donations based on a destination’s progress toward achieving the 17 sustainable development goals that were agreed upon by all 193 United Nations member states. Read More