Sustainability

WiT Singapore: Sustainable travel hits the spotlight
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
sustainability main
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
four-scenarios-for-travel
Opinion / Technology
Four scenarios for the future of travel
By Wolfgang Krips - Amadeus | October 4, 2022
Amadeus presents four potential macroeconomic scenarios and what they might mean for the travel industry going forward. Read More
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
microsoft-tech-trends
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
google-train-booking-hotel-air-filters
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
air-india-innovation
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
Postcard travel main
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
News / Online
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
News / Online
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
wheelcoin-tokenized-sustainable-mobility
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
united-eve-evtol-purchase
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
News / Online
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
The Phocuswright Conference 2026