Sustainability

Airlines urged to carefully consider carbon offset programs
News / Technology
Airlines urged to carefully consider carbon offset programs
By Linda Fox | September 29, 2022
Carbon offsetting programs are increasingly getting called out for how cheap they are and questioned on their efficacy - or, in some cases, existence. Read More
Expedia Group launches new startup accelerator
News / Startups
Expedia Group launches new startup accelerator
By Jill Menze | September 28, 2022
Called Open World Accelerator, the initiative provides startups and small- and medium-size businesses access to Expedia Group’s technology and resources. Read More
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News / Technology
Microsoft on the trends and tech shaping travel
By Linda Fox | September 27, 2022
A Microsoft executive outlines the rapidly changing travel landscape and technologies to look out for. Read More
Four pillars of mental health for business travel and work
News / Online
Four pillars of mental health for business travel and work
By Ralph Colunga - SAP Concur | September 22, 2022
Here's how employers can preserve employee mental health in business travel programs - which also helps attract and retain talent during a pivotal time for companies. Read More
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News / Online
Google Search adds train bookings, eco-filters for hotel and air
By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2022
Travelers can now book train tickets directly from Google Search and can filter hotel and flight results based on the property's eco-certification or a flight's emission data. Read More
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News / Technology
Air India growth plan includes focus on technology, sustainability
By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2022
Air India is unveiling an ambitious growth plan that aims to increase its market share for domestic and international travel over the next five years. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Postcard Travel promotes responsible luxury tourism
By Kathryn Walson | September 19, 2022
Bangalore, India-based Postcard Travel is a global community of storytellers, hoteliers and travel designers who want to make travel a force for good. Read More
Introducing The Phocuswright Conference 2022
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Introducing The Phocuswright Conference 2022
By PhocusWire | September 13, 2022
The Phocuswright Conference 2022, taking place in November in Phoenix, will include Center Stage sessions featuring industry leaders along with dedicated programs for innovation, diversity, Young... Read More
Q&A: Doug Lansky on the efficacy of carbon offsetting schemes
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Q&A: Doug Lansky on the efficacy of carbon offsetting schemes
By Jill Menze | September 13, 2022
The destination management and tourism specialist explains why offsetting schemes sound “too good to be true.” Read More
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News / Technology
Could gamification help corporate travel go green?
By Linda Fox | September 12, 2022
Iomob’s WheelCoin app uses gamification and tokenization to nudge corporate travelers into making sustainable choices. Read More
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News / Technology
United Airlines makes second eVTOL investment in less than a month
By Mitra Sorrells | September 8, 2022
United says it is the first major airline to publicly invest in two eVTOL companies. Read More
Expedia Group launches new social impact, sustainability strategy
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Expedia Group launches new social impact, sustainability strategy
By Jill Menze | September 7, 2022
Expedia Group's Open World social impact and sustainability strategy addresses the traveler experience, community engagement and environmental impact. Read More
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News / Technology
MintAir partners with Jaunt for 100 eVTOL aircraft
By Linda Fox | September 2, 2022
MintAir plans to launch a passenger air taxi service in Korea via a partnership with Jaunt.  Read More
VIDEO: Rome2rio’s new CEO on solving for the consumer
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VIDEO: Rome2rio’s new CEO on solving for the consumer
By PhocusWire | August 30, 2022
Speaking in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe, Yesh Munnangi explained the importance of approaching problems from the traveler perspective. Read More
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News / Distribution
The road ahead for ground transportation
By PhocusWire | August 29, 2022
At Phocuswright Europe, executives from ground transportation companies Trainline, Blacklane and Door2Door discussed current challenges and future priorities. Read More
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